Welcome to Whistlewood Guest House
Quietly elegant and thoughtfully designed, Whistlewood offers a stay that feels both personal and effortless — where historic charm meets modern comfort, and every detail has been carefully considered.
Distinct in character
Tucked away in one of the most established and walkable areas of Gqeberha, Whistlewood Guest House is more than just a place to stay — it’s a home with a story.
Lovingly restored and personally run, the house blends its 19th-century heritage with the ease and reliability today’s travellers expect. Whether you’re visiting for business, a weekend escape, or a longer stay, you’ll find a calm, welcoming space to return to.
A Personal Touch
What truly sets Whistlewood apart is the personal care behind it.
With years of experience in hospitality, your host ensures that every stay is smooth, comfortable, and quietly memorable — from pre-arrival communication to the small details that make all the difference.
The Experience
Tucked away in one of the most established and walkable areas of Gqeberha, Whistlewood Guest House is more than just a place to stay — it’s a home with a story.
Lovingly restored and personally run, the house blends its 19th-century heritage with the ease and reliability today’s travellers expect. Whether you’re visiting for business, a weekend escape, or a longer stay, you’ll find a calm, welcoming space to return to.
Perfect Location
Perfectly positioned in Walmer, Whistlewood offers both convenience and calm.
Shops, cafés, and restaurants are within easy reach, while the airport and key business areas are just minutes away — making it an ideal base for both business and leisure travellers.
Accommodation
Each room at Whistlewood has its own character — carefully prepared to feel both comfortable and considered.
From soft linens to practical touches, everything is designed to create a stay that feels effortless, whether you’re here for one night or several.
The Bean Room
The Lanham Room
The MacFadyen Room
The Gledhill Suite Main Room & 2nd Room
The Baigrie Room
Amenities
Free WiFi
Free parking
Workstations in rooms
Fully fitted kitchen
Lounge and green room
Braai area
Pool
Solar power
Back up water tanks
Daily cleaning
Shampoo, shower gel, soap and body cream in the rooms
Non smoking
Nearby Attractions
The perfect place to stay being close to 6 walkable restaurants , 6 minutes from the airport, 6 minutes from St George’s Hospital and Cricket Ground, and 8 Minutes from Grey High School and 12 Minutes from the Beach front making us an excellent safe location for a memorable stay
Raggy Charters
Raggy Charters offers guests a variety of cruises. They specialise in wildlife viewing and often come across whales, dolphins, penguins, seals, sharks, and seabirds in Algoa Bay.
Addo Elephant National Park
Explore a world of diversity in one Park. Now the third largest national park in South Africa, Addo Elephant National Park conserves a wide range of biodiversity, landscapes, fauna and flora.
Kragga Kamma Game Park
The park’s lush coastal forest and grassland plays home to herds of African game including White Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Nyala, Bontebok, Lechwe and many more.
7 Castle Hill, Historical Museum
No 7 Castle Hill is one of the oldest surviving Settler cottages in Port Elizabeth. The interior presents a picture of domestic life as enjoyed by an English middle-class family in the 19th Century.
Donkin Reserve, Pyramid and Lighthouse
The Donkin Reserve, Pyramid and Lighthouse include a Stone Pyramid Monument with a touching inscription erected by Sir Rufane Donkin in memory of his late wife, Elizabeth.
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Home to vast herds of wildlife, birdlife and incredible ecological diversity. The game reserve comprises seven individual 5-star lodges, an Explorer Camp and three education and rehab facilities.
Hike the Sacramento Trail in Sardinia Bay
The Sacramento is a popular 8 km round trip coastal walk through the Schoenmakerskop-Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve that starts in the coastal village of Schoenmakerskop.
Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve
Van Stadens Wild Flower Reserve is a 500-hectare “floral wonderland” reserve that comprises of southern wooded slopes, a large plateau and northern river banks each with its own vegetation type.
Walmer Park Shopping Centre
Walmer Park Shopping Centre is your one-stop destination, offering shoppers a luxurious shopping experience, including an exciting and diverse mix of retail stores and service-related businesses.
Address
28 Water Road, Walmer, Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Get in touch
(+27) 81 461 8962
whistlewoodsa@gmail.com
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WHISTLEWOOD GUEST HOUSE
Delightful historic guesthouse centrally based in Water Road, Walmer.
Four beautiful bedrooms: The Bean Room, The Lanham Room, The MacFadyen Room, The Baigrie Room and The Gledhill Family Suite.
As well as amazing facilities, garden, pool, solar & water backup and a specific function room: The Hannah Function Room
CONTACT
28 Water Road, Walmer, Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
whistlewoodsa@gmail.com
+27 81 461 8962
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