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The Windermere by Mantis

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A covered outdoor seating area with a patterned sofa, a blue sofa, and a wooden table. - The Windermere by Mantis (Port Elizabeth)
A covered outdoor patio area with seating and a fire feature, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and a paved walkway. - The Windermere by Mantis (Port Elizabeth)
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, a stone wall, and wicker furniture. - The Windermere by Mantis (Port Elizabeth)
A room with a large window, a wooden desk, and a chair. There is a vase with flowers on the desk. - The Windermere by Mantis (Port Elizabeth)
A spacious living area with a blue sofa, a patterned sofa, a glass coffee table, and wicker ottomans. There is a chandelier, framed artwork on the walls, and a door leading to another room. - The Windermere by Mantis (Port Elizabeth)
Consider a stay at The Windermere by Mantis and take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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A bedroom with a large bed, two nightstands, a lamp on each, and a view through a door.

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a television displaying 'DStv', a sofa, a coffee table with books and a laptop, and framed pictures on the wall.

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located by the ocean, The Windermere by Mantis is in Humewood, a neighborhood in Gqeberha. Piet Retief Monument and No 7 Castle Hill Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Donkin Reserve and SANCCOB Port Elizabeth. Bayworld and Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Gqeberha travel guide
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35 Humewood Road, Humewood, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, 6001

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with footprints, a green bush, and a city skyline in the background.
    King's Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A building with a red sign reading "Bayworld" and a large sculpture of cannons.
    Bayworld
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A rocky shoreline with waves crashing onto the rocks. In the background, there are industrial structures and a distant city skyline.
    Hobie Beach
    4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Humewood Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    4 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Off The Hook
    4 min drive
  • Seattle Coffee Company
    18 min walk
  • La Kouzina
    9 min walk
  • Ocean Basket
    8 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Windermere by Mantis have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Windermere by Mantis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Windermere by Mantis?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Windermere by Mantis?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Windermere by Mantis provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Windermere by Mantis located?

Located in Humewood, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Humewood Beach, Bayworld, and Museum of Bay World. King's Beach and The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Windermere by Mantis Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

5.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extravaganter stil. Sehr große Zimmer. Schönes bar/ Billiard Zimmer. Leider sehr schlechtes wlan in den Zimmern. Aufrund der nähe zum Flughafen teilweise Flugzeuglärm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mixed experience

The staff was very friendly and the room looked nice, but the bathroom floor was grimy, the carpet needed cleaning and the WiFi only worked half of the time—and when it did, it was extraordinarily slow.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In 2ter Reihe zum Strand, schöne große Zimmer, alles sauber, nette und zuvorkommende Mitarbeiter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jenny

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a problem with parking our car on the street and no one was really willing to help . The garden and pool area were run down and the general feeling was not satisfactory ...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Another great experience at the Windermere!

The Windermere is a lovely hotel and very comfortable. There's not a lot to do in Port Elizabeth, but the Windermere is in a good location to be able to walk to restaurants, and just lounging at the hotel pool after working all day is very nice too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morten Hilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alt godt 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sommarhems känsla!

Det var som att komma hem, endast 10 rum, fina och stora! Personalen var proffsiga och trevliga. Vi är så glada att vi hittade just detta boende. Istället för att lägga pengar på tex en sommarstuga skulle jag lätt åka tillbaka och bo fler nätter än denna vistelse (5st)! Kan verkligen rekommenderas.
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4/10 Poor

Diana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

In need of staff training.

Musty room. Stained toilet seat. Broken shelf in shower. Lack of stock in bar. Very very slow service if you could find someone. Lack of communication about the hotel. Horrible free internet jazz on a loop. Nice garden area but disappointed for a mantis. Overflowing cigarettes in an ashtray on a balcony. Staff walk past when your pulling your bag! I could go on....
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort