About this property

Beachfront Location: The Sweet Retreat in Port Elizabeth offers direct beachfront access, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. Guests can relax on the beach or enjoy sea views from the balcony or patio. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private entrances. Dining and Leisure: The hotel features a restaurant and bar, providing continental breakfast and a variety of dining options. Additional facilities include yoga classes, fishing, snorkelling, and scuba diving. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and free on-site parking enhance the stay. Highly rated for its beachfront location and attentive staff.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gregory
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing location just off a quiet beach with great snorkelling and lots of food options. Bed was comfortable and the breakfasts delicious (great start to the day)
  • Trine
    Norway Norway
    Extremely nice and peaceful place! Robert is the best host ever and treated us very well. He and the ladies where helpful, kind and very service minded. The place is beautiful with a gorgeous view from the balcony. Very good breakfast, with...
  • Marion
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lots of helpful information from Robert. Great location with a beautiful beach at the bottom of the drive.
  • Hope
    Germany Germany
    The property was honestly amazing and very aesthetically pleasing. Robert (the owner) has built a wonderful Property so close to the beach and having breakfast with such an amazing view of Bequia made the trip even more amazing. Roxanne and Cleo...
  • Alastair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location for the airport (10-15 mins) lovely property, super pool and bar.
  • Alastair
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous location away from the really busy end of the town but a good walk gets you into the thick of the action ! Robert, Cleo and Roxanne couldn't do more to make our stay comfortable ......
  • Jvj1
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic view of the bay from our room and the communal area. The owner and the staff are friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was very good. We also had dinner one evening at the property prepared by Robert, the owner. Excellent food in an...
  • Anneke
    Germany Germany
    Robert, Roxanne and Claire are all very hearty and helped me with everything I needed. I felt at home from the first minute and would love to come back one day.
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location in more ways than one: a) Morning sea swim before a superb breakfast 1 minute away. b) two restaurants offering home cooked food 3 minutes away. c)Couple of great beach bars 4 and 5 minutes walk away. d) great beach/ path walk...
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is amazing - super close to a really quiet beach with good snorkelling and a 20 min walk along the shore line to the port. Robert the owner is super nice and really interesting to chat to. He bakes amazing cakes too ! He organised a cab...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of The Sweet Retreat

Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)

View

  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules

The Sweet Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 19:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Sweet Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Sweet Retreat