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Dockside Guest House

Property class: 3.5

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A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings on a hillside. - Dockside Guest House (Port Alfred)
A spacious living room with a glass coffee table, beige sofas, and a dining area with wooden chairs. - Dockside Guest House (Port Alfred)
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, and wooden cabinets. There is a staircase with wooden steps and a glass railing leading to another level. - Dockside Guest House (Port Alfred)
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Dockside Guest House provides amenities like a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and artwork on the walls.

Luxury Apartment

  • Harbor view
  • 30 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Located in Port Alfred, Dockside Guest House is in the historical district and by the sea. Great Fish Point Lighthouse and The Big Pineapple are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kwena Golf and The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. Snorkeling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Port Alfred travel guide
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1 Caxton Lane, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, 6170

What's nearby

  • Kwena Golf
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Great Fish Point Lighthouse
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • East Beach
    17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club
    3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kenton on Sea Beach
    34 min drive - 19.6 miles

Getting around

  • East London (ELS)
    107 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bike. Coffee. Bake.
    3 min drive
  • The Highlander
    3 min drive
  • Steers
    3 min drive
  • Saloon 72
    2 min drive
  • Lily Restaurant
    11 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

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information

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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Dockside Guest House 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 Dockside Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Dockside Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Dockside Guest House located?

Situated in Port Alfred, this beach guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Kwena Golf and Great Fish Point Lighthouse. East Beach and The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Dockside Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.0

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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr d

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

Nice comfy and friendly place, great brekky.

I arrived early afternoon and was checked in immediately. I had forgotten to load my South Africa map on to my TomTom GPS before leaving the UK and the lady of the house helped me do this on her own computer for which I will be eternally grateful. room was nice with balcony with table and chairs and river view. Bathroom had a tub - wonderful- and there were plenty of electrical points to charge phone etc. I walked to the nearby Quay Street at dusk to the recommended brew pub where I had a couple of craft beers and a tasty meal of calamari with chorizo as a starter and huge lamb shank as a main. Both accommodation and restaurant highly recommended. After the meal I walked back and, apart from the bottom of the hill, the short journey was well lit and I didn't feel threatened at all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

C.Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant Stay with no frills

The hostess Pat was very helpful and accommodating and went out of her way to assist with every query we had regarding local Restaurant recommendations etc.. A comfortable place to stay if only looking for a place to sleep but amenities such as WIFI did not work very well and some maintenance required; ie broken tiles on staircase etc..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick E

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

Excellent hosts, great view!

Pat and Des were excellent hosts and very helpful to the project that brought me to Port Alfred. I would definitely stay with them again! Great location and views, too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Jud

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

Spectacular Service

The owners drove out and helped us change our flat tire when we were driving to the hotel and we told that we were going to be late checking in. That is beyond the best service that I have ever had at any hotel.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mandla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its was great area and owners are very kind and their advice about the areas of interests was very helpful
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pat and Des were most welcoming and we really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable bedroom with a view over the water and wonderful breakfast. Will definitely stay again should we go to Port Alfred.