Located in Gqeberha, The Russel Guesthouse is in the suburbs and near the beach. No 7 Castle Hill Museum and Campanile are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at SANCCOB Port Elizabeth and Donkin Reserve. Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Bayworld are also worth visiting. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 10 min walk
Bayworld - 4 min drive
The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 4 min drive
Hobie Beach - 6 min drive
King's Beach - 7 min drive
Getting around
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Ginger The Restaurant - 3 min drive
Charlie's Pizza & Pasta - 12 min walk
Something Good Roadhouse - 15 min walk
Seattle Coffee Co - 3 min drive
Urban Roti - 3 min drive
About this property
The Russel Guesthouse
Guesthouse near the airport
The Russel Guesthouse provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises
A TV in the lobby and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms at The Russel Guesthouse include amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
LED TVs with satellite channels
Electric kettles and daily housekeeping
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
Reception hall
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Communal living room
Shared refrigerator
Smoke-free property
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels
Entertainment
LED TV
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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal outdoor pool closes in December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
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
Does The Russel Guesthouse have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.
Is The Russel Guesthouse pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Russel Guesthouse?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Russel Guesthouse?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Russel Guesthouse?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Does The Russel Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is The Russel Guesthouse located?
Offering direct access to the beach, this Gqeberha guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and Piet Retief Monument. Hobie Beach and Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling are also within 2 mi (3 km).
The Russel Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
7.0
Good
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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.