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THE WINDERMERE HOTEL, HUMEWOOD (PORT ELIZABETH)
Hotel 
Located in Humewood (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, South Africa
 
 
Website:  www.placesforafrica.com/thewindermere/
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
Contact: Caroline
 
The Windermere Hotel
35 Humewood Road
Humewood
Port Elizabeth
Eastern Cape
 
Please visit the establishment's website (see link above) to obtain telephonic and/or email contact details.
 
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
The Windermere is a hip, stylish boutique 5 star hotel which brings the historic Indian Ocean port city of Port Elizabeth a new sense of style and occasion. Situated in the trendy beach suburb of Humewood, guests can take a short walk to Kings Beach and the "blue flag" status Humewood Beach.

Designed with elements of contemporary chic and decorated with custom made fittings and furniture, the defining feature of the hotel is the tranquil courtyard, cosseting one away from the busy outside world. The eight large luxury rooms provide spacious sitting areas, mini bars, satellite TV, DVD, air-conditioning and heating, safes and a dedicated IT port (the entire hotel is also wireless compatible). Enjoy breakfast al fresco in the courtyard or indoors, a room service menu is available for light lunches and dinners, however most guests enjoy the luxury of choice - some of the city's top beachfront restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel.

The Windermere has an ideal location - walking distance from beaches, restaurants and McArthur pools, close to the Boardwalk complex, 4km to the airport and 5 minutes away from the Humewood Golf Course. Apart from the many aquatic / marine activities (scuba diving, kite boarding, wind surfing, surfing, yachting, angling), there are various other activities available, all of which can be booked by the hotel, these include golf - city and township tours, marine safaris to the bird island group as well as day safaris to various game reserves. Being close to the airport The Windermere Hotel is the ideal starting or end point to the "Garden Route" and the ideal springboard to the Eastern Cape's great game destinations.
 
 
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
 
  • 8 luxury spacious rooms
  • King size beds
  • Percale linen
  • Air-conditioning / heating facilities
  • Underfloor heating in bathrooms
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Mini bars and electronic safes
  • Satellite TV and DVD players
  • Telephones and internet ports
  • Wireless internet access
  • Delicious breakfasts
  • Bar facilities
  • Laundry / valet facilities
  • 24 hour room service
  • Secretarial services
  • Complimentary gym membership
  • Complimentary shuttle service
  • Transfers arranged
  • Nearby beautiful beaches
  • Nearby Boardwalk complex
  • Nearby Humewood Golf Course
  • Nearby Port Elizabeth Airport
 
 
ACCREDITATIONS:
 
  • 5 star - TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
  • Portfolio Collection
  • Also a member of NMB Tourism
 
 
RATES:
 
Rates 2007 / 08 / 09

Summer 2007 / 2008 (1 October 2007 to 30 April 2008)

Single: R1950 per person per night
Sharing R1300 per person per night

Winter 2008 (1 May 2008 to 30 September 2008)

Sharing: R750 per person per night

No single supplement.

Summer 2008 / 2009 (1 October 2008 to 30 April 2009)

Single: R2025 per person per night
Sharing R1400 per person per night

3rd / 4th person sharing in room: R500 per person per night

Children under 2 years of age stay for free.

All rates include breakfast, VAT and tourism levy.

General Terms & Conditions

Full payment of accommodation account is due 30 days prior to client's arrival.
Bookings confirmed of 3 or more rooms - 50% deposit is required within 7 days of confirmation
and the balance payable 30 days prior to guests' arrival. Deposits are non refundable.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation within 21 days of arrival - 50% of full accommodation costs is payable.
Cancellation within 14 days of arrival - 75% of full accommodation costs is payable.
Cancellation within 7 days of arrival - 100% of full accommodation costs is payable.

In the event of premature departure the full extent of stay as originally booked and confirmed will be charged.
Refunds and waiver of cancellation policies are at the discretion of management and the ability to re-let the rooms.

Methods of payment accepted: Cash, Credit Cards, Deposit / Internet Transfers

** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
 
 
DIRECTIONS:
 
From the N2 Highway

Enter Port Elizabeth on the N2, which becomes the Settlers Highway (M4). Take the Humewood / Summerstrand off-ramp (M4) as indicated on the signs along the road. Continue down the coast, past the harbour in the direction of Humewood / Summerstrand (M4).

You will pass the Paxton Hotel on your right, then Kings Beach on the left and then start looking out for the Mc Donald’s / Holiday Inn on your right hand side. At this robot you will turn right into La Roche Drive and then first right again into Humewood Road. We are situated at No. 35 Humewood Road (cnr Sprayview Avenue and Humewood Road).
 
 
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