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The Russel Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse in Gqeberha with free parking

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Lobby sitting area
Fireplace
Double Room (en-suite 8)
Outdoor dining
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$78
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Explore the area

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4 Jenvey Road, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Hobie Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room (en-suite 8)

Double Room (en-suite 8)

Double Room (en-suite 8)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Day bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Standard Apartment

Highlights

Separate sitting area
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Gqeberha

At The Russel Guesthouse you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and Piet Retief Monument. Highlights at this beach guest house include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a fridge in a common area. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Summerstrand guest house include Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Hobie Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hobie Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • King's Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Market Square - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Something Good Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Angelos | Café | Shark Rock - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barney's Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Kelder - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Pizza & Pasta - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Russel Guesthouse

Suburban guesthouse in Gqeberha with free parking
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 fridge in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Gqeberha guest house is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
The Russel Guesthouse offers 13 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Direct access to the beach
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

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 organisation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Russel Guesthouse?

The Russel Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Russel Guesthouse?

As of 7 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Russel Guesthouse on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$77.81, 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.

Is parking available at The Russel Guesthouse?

Yep, The Russel Guesthouse has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Russel Guesthouse?

The closest beach to The Russel Guesthouse is Hobie Beach (1.7 km).

Does The Russel Guesthouse have a pool?

The Russel Guesthouse has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from October to December.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Russel Guesthouse?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Russel Guesthouse?

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

Are pets allowed at The Russel Guesthouse?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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.