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Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat where comfort and convenience blend perfectly, with thoughtful amenities that make staying here effortless.

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Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House provides a quiet escape from everyday life. Guests can connect to WiFi in common areas, take care of laundry needs with on-site facilities, and enjoy the simplicity of free self parking during their stay.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Premium bedding, individually decorated, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Premium bedding, individually decorated, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Smoking, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial ocean view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Living area

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Business Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Business Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Business Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Room amenity

Superior Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Ocean view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Port St Johns is home to Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Silaka Nature Reserve and Second Beach. Visit our Port St Johns travel guide
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Marine Dr, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, 5120

What's nearby

  • Museum
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mt Thesiger
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Second Beach
    10 min drive - 4.3 km

Restaurants

  • Steve's
    8 min walk
  • Jesters Coffee Shop
    7 min walk
  • Amapondo
    9 min drive
  • KFC
    13 min walk
  • Millenium Bar
    7 min drive

About this property

Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House

Property highlights
Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge)
Room features
All guest rooms are individually decorated and have comforts, such as premium bedding.
More amenities include:
  • Deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
  • Satellite channels and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 65 to 120 for adults and ZAR 45 to 90 for children

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

More

  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: ZAR 100
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: ZAR 150 for check-in between 9 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 100

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 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 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 2 September 2025 to 28 February 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 100 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 8 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 300.0 per day

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 65 to 120 for adults and ZAR 45 to 90 for children
  • Pet fee: ZAR 100 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: ZAR 100 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: ZAR 150 for check-in between 9 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 100 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 8 kg per pet. There's a fee of ZAR 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of ZAR 100 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9 PM to midnight for a fee of ZAR 150.

What time is check-out at Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 100 (subject to availability).

Where is Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House located?

Situated in Port St Johns, this beach guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of Museum and Mt Thesiger. Second Beach is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

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Reviews

Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House Reviews

6.0

6.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable place to break a Transkei driving trip

My wife and I needed a place to stay in Port St Johns, to break our journey across the Transkei. We didn't know what to expect or hope for, so we took a chance. Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House was fine - comfortable and clean, pleasant staff, two friendly dogs, a fragrant Yesterday, a fragrant Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow bush by the front entrance. Breakfast was excellent. There wasn't really any view of the ocean, but the town's natural setting overall is spectacular - it's almost worth staying overnight in Port St Johns just for the natural beauty of the cliffs and the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

David

In November 2023 I booked a single night for two people here for 25 June 2024 on Expedia. I received an email from Expedia saying “Your reservation is confirmed. No need to call to reconfirm” and payment was taken from my credit card. This was part of a three-week tour from Cape Town to Durban. On 13 June 2024 I received a message from the accommodation, via Expedia, saying “Kindly note that we have no availability for the date originally booked” and that they had outsourced accommodation. Despite me asking for a reason no explanation was given as to why accommodation was confirmed 6 months earlier but suddenly no longer was. By this time we were already in South Africa and it was far too late to change our plans so we had no option but to accept the alternative accommodation they had arranged. It was quite different to what we had booked, a ‘holiday camp’ – Cremorne Estate. I have been booking accommodation via the main hotel booking websites for over 20 years and this has never happened to me before. A thoroughly unsatisfactory experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerd

Liked: Staff & service

Tolle Lage bei hochwertigen Zimmern

Durch kostenloses Upgraten hatten wir auch Strom und tolle Aussicht auf das Meer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

StephenJeffries, Cape Town

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management where not very obvious in their appearances. The place looks very tired and badly maintained and in serious need of a refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Uns hat nichts gefallen. Leider. Haben wir so noch nie in dem Land erlebt. Never ever
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overnight,enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nandipa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Alfred Ndumiso

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best place to stay in Port Sint Johns

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018