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The Russel Guesthouse

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Fireplace
Family Room
Double Room (en-suite 8)

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
4 Jenvey Road, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
    10 min walk
  • Humewood Golf Club
    3 min drive
  • Hobie Beach
    6 min drive
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    13 min drive

Room options

Family Room

  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room (en-suite 8)

Double Room (en-suite 8)

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Apartment

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior
Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport
Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (419)
The price is €33
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport

About this property

The Russel Guesthouse

Suburban guesthouse in Gqeberha with free parking
A refrigerator in a common area, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a garden are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a TV in a common area, and a reception hall are onsite.
The Russel Guesthouse offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Russel Guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a communal living room, TV in a common area, and a shared refrigerator
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and Piet Retief Monument
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
The Russel Guesthouse offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Russel Guesthouse also features a communal living room and a refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Gqeberha guesthouse is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Communal living room
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LED TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 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 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Russel Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in October and close in December.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Island Vibe House Port Elizabeth
Russel Guesthouse Port Elizabeth
Island Vibe Port Elizabeth Summerstrand
Island Vibe Port Elizabeth House
Island Vibe House
Russel house Port Elizabeth
The Russel Guesthouse Gqeberha
The Russel Guesthouse Guesthouse
The Russel Guesthouse Guesthouse Gqeberha

The Russel Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 nights stay and will go again.
The overall experience was good, all areas are kept clean and tidy and staff is really friendly amd welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes, very nice, would recommend.
The guesthouse was great overall. The room was clean, comfortable, tea and coffee provided, and the staff were really friendly, hospitable, and engaging. No backup power for loadshedding though, so the wifi dropped and the shower was cold. Not really their fault that there's loadshedding, but the lack of generator or emergency lights could be frustrating? Overall though a comfortable overnight stay and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Owner and staff very sympathetic and helpful. Conformable bed and nice neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Helene

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Gary, Port Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not bad for the money
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Elsabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious accommodation, clean and very close ro the beach and restaurants

8/10 Good

hleketa, giyani Limpopo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
MY STAY
The stay was awesome and the facilities were great..it would hv been great if there was a heater in the room because it was soo cold..

4/10 Poor

Sibulele, Pretoria,South Africa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable Stay
It was a comfortable stay,close to all major amnenities and walking distance to the beach, resturants.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

2/10 Terrible

Boggenpoel , Hudson

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Island style Summerstrand Port Elizabeth
The reception by Max Silver was atrocious to say the least. He was not very accommodating at all. It seemed as if I was a beggar at the gate. The ensuite was very cramped. The bedding was not ironed. The room wasn't cleaned on the second day of our stay. I didn't even receive a courtesy call or sms after my stay. I will definitely not recommend the hotel/guest house to any person I know. The experience was horrible to say the least.

8/10 Good

Zonia

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

4/10 Poor

Bad experience, Cape Town

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
No Bathroom, Noisy
Will never stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ビーチに近い素敵なホテルでした。 スタッフの方もフレンドリーで、ご飯も美味しく、ワイファイも問題なく繋がりました。 期間中に一度、ゲートの暗証番号が変わったことがあり、 滅多にないことらしいですが、もう少し事前にアナウンスが欲しかったです。
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Für eine Nacht annehmbar. Im Schlafsaal gab es aber keine Möglichkeit die Tür abzuschließen oder seine Wertsachen in einem Schließfach unterzubringen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Nicoly, são paulo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
stay frustrating
A estadia em si foi ótima, ótimo lugar, porem no penúltimo dia da nossa estadia demos falta de 4100 mil rands que estavam em nossos pertences, que foram roubados dentro de nossas malas durante nossa ausência, sem nenhum sinal de arrombamento. The stay itself was great, great place, but in our last day of our stay we notice that 4,100 rands was missed of our belongings during our absence, no sign of forced entry.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Für eine Nacht erträglich
Hatten zu viert eigentlich ein Apartment mit zwei Schlafzimmern gebucht, aber einen einzelnen Raum mit Etagenbetten bekommen. Verwirrung beim Check-In ob das Zimmer bereits bezahlt war, dann nur Barzahlung möglich da, angeblich das Kreditkartenlesegerät nicht funktionierte. Alles in allem sehr enttäuschend und definitiv zu teuer für das Gebotene.

6/10 Okay

Maja, København

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
God og venlig service!
Vi blevet glædeligt modtaget og fik en fuld rundvisning på stedet. Stedet vil jeg mere betegne som et hostel end et hotel. Vores værelse var småt og sparsomt og der var meget lydt! Der er fuld funktionelt køkken og et hyggerum med bar og pool, så som nævnt, mere et hostel end et hotel. Til prisen kan det dog anbefales, også selvom det ligger en mindre gåtur fra restauranter og barer i Summerstrand.