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Reviews of A Villa de Mer Guesthouse 4 stars

22 West Beach Drive, 6170 Port Alfred, South Africa

Review score

Based on 436 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    needs some Sprucing up and Minor Maintenance in the rooms and ensuites

    Location is good, Port Alfred is beautiful. Breakfast was decent.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Rooms and en-suite need maintenance

    Breakfast was decent, and facility could need a bit of modernizing and sprucing up.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Loved the host! Loved the place which is a stone throw from the beach :-)

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    8.0
    Will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steps

    Hostess and staff excellent Breakfast delicious

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    8.0
    Excellent stay all was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all,all was good

    Breakfast was superb Easy check in Host always available

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The old robes

    Clean and good location as well as friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room had a floor rug and looked dirty...or it's a bit old.

    The breakfast was good. The location...sea breeze in the morning. The room was spacious Friendly staff We came in very late but the key was made accessible for us ...the communication was good. Wifi was accessible

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2023

    9.0
    Nice comfortable accommodation and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not much they can do about loadshedding...............

    Breakfast was very good and location perfect for our needs

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything was excellent. The place is beautiful

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    8.0
    I had a wonderful time and experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room has served its time. Carpets and curtains need some attention. Water reticulation needs some servicing before it packs up.

    Friendly reception, patient and helpful staff. Great view from my room. Great and tasty breakfast clearly LOVE must have been the main ingredient

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    7.0
    Just passing through. Safe and comfy stop
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We arrived during load shedding and it was cold. Couldn't be helped of course. Seemed very quiet. Building was rather jaded and is up for sale. Next morning was sunny and bright- all looked much better

    Magdalena the host was very sweet and attentive

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only no Supersport channels could not watch Rugby world cup

    Magda is an angel....going out of her way to assist with whatever needs the guests may have💕

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    7.0
    It was lovely, but disappointed about the pool situation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool dirty and couldn’t use it

    Very clean and friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    9.0
    The whole stay was wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to comment on.

    The whole atmosphere was very friendly and then you have the Magda factor. She was wonderful, nothing was too small or too for her to handle. Thank you so much Magda

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    8.0
    Our stay was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Power kept on tripping in our room on the second night, however the owner came back and rectified the fault. Also the tub chairs in the suit bedroom need some maintenance.

    It’s spacious, well maintained, the staff was pleasant and even took care of our 3 months old Son during breakfast. 😀

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    8.0
    I loved almost everything about there place i cloud even book again if i would be at Port Alfred aga
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Their towels were not clean i didn't even use them.

    It's in a very good level of my expectations they have a neat breakfast area ..... It's quiet & cleaning in their area you get the peace there.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    9.0
    Quiet and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Loadshedding but that is not the hosts problem, it's a country problem

    Loved the breakfast, loved the hostess and my room and meeting new friendly people

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Need alternative power to operate the garage during loadshedding

    The warm welcome and the helpfulness of the staff led by Magda

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    7.0
    We enjoyed our stay and the views. Very convenient location and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Some of the fittings in the room were broken and there was no heater/air conditioner, although the bed did come with electric blankets. The ceiling fan and light also wasn't working. The extra blanket was dirty. With a little more maintenance, the guesthouse would be top notch.

    Wonderful location, walking distance to the beach and the breakfast was delicious. Very spacious guesthouse with lovely views from the open areas.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was cold. Maybe provide a heater during winter months.

    Upgraded to a room with a stunning seaview. Magda was friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2023

    7.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outside of the house could do with some TLC, and the bathroom was missing some light bulbs.

    The staff and hostess were friendly, and the room was comfortable with good sea views. Bonus was the delicious breakfast. The added electric blankets were a bonus. Wifi was good in the room, even during loadshedding.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    8.0
    First time visitor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no back up for loadshedding, there was also a small glitch between booking dot com and the owner/ manager of the place with regards changing dates 📅 for arrival and departure

    The breakfast was awesome, Electric Blankets kept me warm

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    8.0
    Keep doing a great job
    • Family with young children
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My only challenge is the network is so poor ,the channels in the DSTV where not intertaining at all,my biggest challenge is the hot water in the morning we had to boil water to bath

    I enjoyed the blankets and the service was excellent the staff is so kind I would even recommend it to my friends

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    8.0
    accommodation and people had a positive affect on me. I was not even aware of electricity under braking!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    best location - next to the beach. easy to find, quiet. safe. provided parking. very professional staff. very helpfull. excellent breakfast!!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2023

    9.0
    Nice and comforting.... Would come back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin/Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was OK... Dont really have a complaint

    The breakfast was English.. It was. OK.. Im just a picky eater Its close to the beach... 5min walk. Make sure you have ur own transport to town or get a cab.. The pool is nice.... The staff are nice and welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2023

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