Located in Gqeberha, The Windermere by Mantis is in the city center and near the beach. No 7 Castle Hill Museum and Campanile are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Donkin Reserve and SANCCOB Port Elizabeth. Bayworld and Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 19 min walk
Port Elizabeth City Hall - 3 min drive
Hobie Beach - 5 min drive
Getting around
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Barney's Tavern - 17 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min walk
The Coachman Resturant - 9 min walk
Seattle Coffee Co - 18 min walk
Off The Hook - 4 min drive
About this property
The Windermere by Mantis
Hotel by the ocean
Take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Windermere by Mantis. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), free newspapers, and concierge services
A front-desk safe, meeting rooms, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Windermere by Mantis feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and DVD players
Balconies or patios, 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)
Food and drink
Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM–11 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
DVD player
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Front-desk safe
Guest services
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning service
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Turndown service
Business services
Business center
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Picnic area
Pool sun loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
DVD player
Satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Minibar
Outdoor space
Balcony or patio
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Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-compatible safe
Slippers
Turndown service
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 10:00 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 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
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra 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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Windermere Mantis Hotel Port Elizabeth
Windermere Mantis Hotel
Windermere Mantis Port Elizabeth
Windermere Mantis
The Windermere Hotel by Mantis
The Windermere by Mantis Hotel
The Windermere by Mantis Port Elizabeth
The Windermere by Mantis Hotel Port Elizabeth
Frequently asked questions
Does The Windermere by Mantis have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is The Windermere by Mantis pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Windermere by Mantis?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Windermere by Mantis?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Windermere by Mantis?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Does The Windermere by Mantis provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle.
Where is The Windermere by Mantis located?
Located in the heart of Gqeberha, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Humewood Beach, Bayworld, and King's Beach. Museum of Bay World and The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World are also within 1 mi (2 km).
The Windermere by Mantis Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The staff was very friendly and the room looked nice, but the bathroom floor was grimy, the carpet needed cleaning and the WiFi only worked half of the time—and when it did, it was extraordinarily slow.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
4/10 Poor
Jenny
28 Dhuʻl-H., 2018
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had a problem with parking our car on the street and no one was really willing to help . The garden and pool area were run down and the general feeling was not satisfactory ...
The Windermere is a lovely hotel and very comfortable. There's not a lot to do in Port Elizabeth, but the Windermere is in a good location to be able to walk to restaurants, and just lounging at the hotel pool after working all day is very nice too!
Musty room. Stained toilet seat. Broken shelf in shower. Lack of stock in bar. Very very slow service if you could find someone. Lack of communication about the hotel. Horrible free internet jazz on a loop. Nice garden area but disappointed for a mantis. Overflowing cigarettes in an ashtray on a balcony. Staff walk past when your pulling your bag! I could go on....
Extravaganter stil. Sehr große Zimmer. Schönes bar/ Billiard Zimmer.
Leider sehr schlechtes wlan in den Zimmern. Aufrund der nähe zum Flughafen teilweise Flugzeuglärm.