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La Mer Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Escape to an oceanfront oasis where relaxation meets rejuvenation. Treat yourself to spa bliss or simply soak up the sun by the pool.

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Perched by the ocean, La Mer Guesthouse offers a serene escape with a daily manager's reception, outdoor pool, and lush garden. Unwind with spa services or get ready for a night out at the hair salon; enjoy in-room WiFi and dine at the on-site restaurant.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €130
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Partial sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Individually decorated
Heating
Plasma TV
Ceiling fan
12 bedrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Humewood, a neighbourhood in Gqeberha, La Mer Guesthouse is in a shopping district and by the ocean. Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Port Elizabeth Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Greenacres Shopping Centre and Walmer Park Shopping Centre. Bayworld and Holmeleigh Farmyard are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our Gqeberha travel guide
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24 Driftsands Drive, Humewood, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013

What's nearby

  • King\'s Beach showing a beach and general coastal views
    King's Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bayworld featuring signage, a city and art
    Bayworld
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hobie Beach featuring general coastal views, landscape views and rugged coastline
    Hobie Beach
    4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Humewood Beach
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    5 min drive

Restaurants

  • Off The Hook
    5 min drive
  • This is EAT
    3 min drive
  • KFC
    3 min drive
  • Fishaways
    3 min drive
  • La Kouzina
    3 min drive

About this property

La Mer Guesthouse

Guest house located in Humewood
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a terrace and a garden at La Mer Guesthouse. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and multilingual staff
  • A nature reserve, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers and soap
  • 40-cm plasma TVs with satellite channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/cupboards and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-cm plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6:30 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
This property enforces quiet hours from 7:00 PM to 5:30 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 270 (one-way)
  • Shuttle transfer per child: ZAR 270 (one-way)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 120 for adults and from ZAR 120 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 270 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Air conditioning is not provided
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Mer Lodge Port Elizabeth
Mer Lodge
Mer Port Elizabeth
Mer Guesthouse Port Elizabeth
Mer Guesthouse
La Mer Lodge
La Mer Guesthouse Gqeberha
La Mer Guesthouse Guesthouse
La Mer Guesthouse Guesthouse Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

Does La Mer Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at La Mer Guesthouse?

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Mer Guesthouse on 21 Mar 2026 start from €130, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is La Mer Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Mer Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Mer Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at La Mer Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does La Mer Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6:00 AM-7:30 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 270 per vehicle applies.

Where is La Mer Guesthouse located?

Located in Humewood, this beach guesthouse is within 1 mile (2 km) of King's Beach, South End Museum and Museum of Bay World. Humewood Beach and Bayworld are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

La Mer Guesthouse Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Perto da praia. Café da manhã razoável Quarto pequeno
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

T, za

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ビーチに近くて、従業員もとても親切だった。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fohrer

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