Welcome to Whistlewood Guest House

We present to you Whistlewood Guest House (B&B) – your home away from home. Victorian charm and character add to the sense of peace and relaxation. Extreme comfort and warm hospitality, make your stay perfect.

 

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Distinct in character

Whistlewood Guest House situated in Walmer, Gqeberha was built in circa 1875, originally influenced by Victorian and Dutch architecture and owned by wealthy prince merchants of the period. Walmer, a then upmarket rural garden village with its wide leafy tree lanes and own railway line attracted many, and its popularity has not waned. Much has changed over the years, as Walmer is a bustling business and residential area. Its leafy and central position makes it the perfect place to stay.

All rooms are room rate but we do offer a ‘Self help complementary light breakfast available in the Whistlewood shared  ‘Blue kitchen ‘.
From Cereals, Fruit,  toast, Jams , rusks Yogurts and Eggs and various selection of teas and coffees.

Otherwise you can enjoy Breakfast offerings from either Bocadillios Artisan Bakery and Cafe,  Angelos, or Cobblestone  Bakery. 
All within 6 minute walk from the Guest House for your own account.

The whole guest house is available for exclusive hire on a self catering basis for families of up to 6, with the option of an additional two single bed for younger children.  The rate for the whole guest house is R3500 to R4500 per day depending on season.

We unfortunately currently do not take children under the age of four years due to our open swimming pool.
We are pet friendly to guide and well-train dogs.

Discounts are offered on longer stays 3, 5 and 7 days or over.
3 or 4 day stay 5% discount
5 or 6 day stay 10% discount
7+ day stay 15% discount

Childrens rates: 4 to 17: R600 per night (no further discounts applicable)

Pensioners (South Africans citizens/permanent residents with a valid ID over the age of 60).
Enjoy a 20 percent discount on our seasonal rates when making a direct booking with directly with us.

Payment needs to be made via EFT and cleared before planned arrival dates.

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
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The Bean Room

  • Queen extra length sized bed.
  • Ensuite Bathroom.
  • Large workstations with USB plugs.
  • Unlimited fast WiFi.
  • Smart TV.
  • Allergy-free linen and towels.
Price Per Night (Room only)
High Season
(1 Dec- 31 Jan & Easter Weekend)

R1600 Triple Occupancy
R1500 Double Occupancy
R1400 Single Occupancy

Mid Season
(1 Feb – 31 May &
1 Aug – 30 Nov)

R1550 Triple Occupancy
R1450 Double Occupancy
R1350 Single Occupancy 

Low Season
(1 Jun – 31 Jul)

R1500 Triple Occupancy
R1400 Double Occupancy
R1300 Single Occupancy

Pensioner discount 15% 

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The Lanham Room

  • Queen extra length sized bed.
  • Ensuite Bathroom.
  • Large workstations with USB plugs.
  • Unlimited fast WiFi.
  • Smart TV.
  • Allergy-free linen and towels.
Price Per Night (Room Only)
High Season
(1 Dec – 31 Jan & Easter Weekend)

R1500 Double Occupancy
R1400 Single Occupancy  

Mid Season
(1 Feb – 31 May &
1 Aug – 30 Nov)

R1450 Double Occupancy
R1350 Single Occupancy

Low Season
(1 Jun – 31 Jul)

R1400 Double Occupancy
R1300 Single Occupancy

Pensioner discount 15% 

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The MacFadyen Room

  • Queen extra length sized bed.
  • Ensuite Bathroom.
  • Large workstations with USB plugs.
  • Unlimited fast WiFi.
  • Smart TV.
  • Allergy-free linen and towels.
Price Per Night (Room Only)
High Season
(1 Dec- 31 Jan & Easter Weekend)

R1350 Double Occupancy
R1250 Single Occupancy 

Mid Season
(1 Feb – 31 May &
1 Aug – 30 Nov)

R1300 Double Occupancy
R1200 Single Occupancy

Low Season
(1 Jun – 30 Jul)

R1200 Double Occupancy
R1100 Single Occupancy

Pensioner discount 15% 

Please note that all room rates can be subject to change without notice and normal rate increases do occur annually, prices are only confirmed at the time of the booking enquiry. Although we try to keep the pages as up to date as possible.

Breakfast vouchers for neighbouring restaurant, Bocadillos, can be purchased at the guesthouse at R120 per person.

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.

Three beautiful bedrooms: The Bean Room, The Lanham Room and The MacFadyen Room.

CONTACT

28 Water Road, Walmer, Gqeberha, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

whistlewoodsa@gmail.com

+27 81 461 8962

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