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La Mer Guesthouse

Property class: 3

Photo gallery for La Mer Guesthouse

A wooden deck with two wooden chairs and a small table, surrounded by a white fence and tropical plants.
A beach with waves crashing onto the shore, palm trees in the foreground, and a clear view of the ocean.
A staircase with white railings leading to an upper level, surrounded by tropical plants and a thatched roof structure.
A neatly made bed with pillows and a blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a view of a brick patio outside.
A clear blue pool surrounded by rocks and palm trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$218
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept

Explore the area

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24 Driftsands Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013
  • Place, King's Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayworld
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Humewood Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A neatly made bed with striped bedding, two bedside lamps, and a nightstand with a lamp and a decorative item.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a mirror, and a small desk.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and decorative pillows. There are rolled towels on the beds, and a beige throw blanket on the larger bed.

Family Quadruple Room

  • Ocean view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Family room standard

12 bedrooms, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request)

Family room standard

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds and 3 Double Beds

About the area

Gqeberha

At La Mer Guesthouse you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of King's Beach and Humewood Beach. Highlights at this beach guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Humewood guest house include South End Museum and Museum of Bay World.
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What's nearby

  • King's Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bayworld - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Museum of Bay World - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Humewood Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • South End Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off The Hook - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Kouzina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Richmond Hill Brew Co - ‬3 min drive

About this property

La Mer Guesthouse

There's a restaurant on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly La Mer Guesthouse. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Gqeberha guest house.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
La Mer Guesthouse offers 13 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Each accommodation is individually decorated. 40-cm plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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The Paxton Hotel
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  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 210 reviews
The price is AU$123
includes taxes & fees
15 Sept - 16 Sept
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-cm plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6:30 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

This property enforces quiet hours from 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at La Mer Guesthouse

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 270 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: ZAR 270 (one-way)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120 for adults and from ZAR 120 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 270 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Air conditioning is not provided. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served at La Mer Guesthouse.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

Mer Lodge Port Elizabeth

Mer Lodge

Mer Port Elizabeth

Mer Guesthouse Port Elizabeth

Mer Guesthouse

La Mer Lodge

La Mer Guesthouse Gqeberha

La Mer Guesthouse Guesthouse

La Mer Guesthouse Guesthouse Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at La Mer Guesthouse?

Yep, La Mer Guesthouse has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at La Mer Guesthouse?

As of 14 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Mer Guesthouse on 15 Sept 2026 start from AU$218, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to La Mer Guesthouse?

Yep, La Mer Guesthouse is a short 15-minute walk from King's Beach.

Does La Mer Guesthouse have a pool?

La Mer Guesthouse has an outdoor pool.

Does La Mer Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is served weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Mer Guesthouse?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 6:00 AM - 7:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Mer Guesthouse?

Yep, you can grab a meal at La Mer Guesthouse's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Mer Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at La Mer Guesthouse?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

La Mer Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Perto da praia. Café da manhã razoável Quarto pequeno
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ビーチに近くて、従業員もとても親切だった。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fohrer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020