Bluewater Guesthouse

3.0 star property
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Beach
Lobby
Standard Room 2
Family Room (BB / S-Catering) | Private kitchen
Budget rooms | Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
14 Sara Avenue, Bluewater Bay, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6210
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
    11 min drive
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall
    12 min drive
  • King's Beach
    14 min drive
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    16 min drive

Room options

Bachelor Selfcatering

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard rooms

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Family Room (BB / S-Catering)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Budget rooms

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room 2

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Located in Gqeberha, Bluewater Guesthouse is by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Coega Conference Centre and Aldo Scribante Race Circuit. .This beach guesthouse is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and 8.7 mi (14 km) from Prince Alfred's Park.

What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • King's Beach - 14 min drive - 17.0 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Hobie Beach - 19 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kens Take Away - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Bluewater Guesthouse

Beach guesthouse in Gqeberha with free parking
Bluewater Guesthouse offers 6 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Room service is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–9:00 AM: ZAR 85.00 per person
  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [24 Bluewater Drive, Bluewater Bay]
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 85.00 per person

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted 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

Bluewater Guesthouse
Bluewater Guesthouse House
Bluewater Guesthouse Port Elizabeth
Bluewater Guesthouse House Port Elizabeth
Bluewater house Elizabeth
Bluewater Guesthouse Gqeberha
Bluewater Guesthouse Guesthouse
Bluewater Guesthouse Guesthouse Gqeberha

Bluewater Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our short stay
Had a short stay. The Hostess was friendly, patient & accommodating. The property is situated in a peaceful neighborhood. The beach is a 'stone-throw' from the accommodation. Sadly, though... the restaurants/eateries are approximately 10-15kms drive away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury at a reasonable price!!
Bluewater Bay Guesthouse!! Luxury at a reasonable price. Literally 2 minutes walk to the beach, just over the sand dunes. I can't recommend it highly enough. Firstly, I was welcomed by a plate of freshly home made cookies (Pity I forgot the friendly lady's name that welcomed me, Thank you again for the cookies!). She even greeted me when i went out for walks. Spotlessly clean, in a very quiet and peaceful location. The lady was a very nice person with a gentle character of hospitality. This may have been the first time I stayed here, it certainly won't be the last!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abongile

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Xhantilomzi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Amohelang

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Lisebo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Almost
The room they allocated for us was not ideal even not comfortable until we complained. We were then allocated another for the rest of our stay and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maxesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff, bed was very comfortable, overall satisfaction ! Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Zuzile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Though far from the conference; but great value!
Everything about the stay was great as reservations were made very late ( acceptance of the payment at the establishment was the best)! I requested to check in earlier than the allocated times which was great for my exhaustion and burn out state! Thanks Abram! The discomfort we experienced with the bed was resolved without hesitation
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Arnold

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

6/10 Okay

N A

Liked: Cleanliness
Bluewater Bay Guesthouse review
I would have rated them higher if only the warm water tap was working properly. Furthermore the budget room is on the small side.

6/10 Okay

Kaushal

Liked: Staff & service
Satisfactory Experiance
Overall condition of the room could be better maintained. Noise of vehicles travelling on the highway is disturbing throughout the day and night.

10/10 Excellent

Kinga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly service
Great place for stay around PE. Very firndly place and super kind staff.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They charge for air conditioning

10/10 Excellent

Zuzile, Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great!
Great hospitality from Charma!

6/10 Okay

Rick, Novi, Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
OK for a night stop.
Our reservation info took us to a brick building with a big sliding wood door that was locked. No one answered the doorbell, and no lights were on. We finally found a sign that directed us 2 blocks away to a gated brick house with a keypad. The gate opened, and we drove in. This building appeared to be the main facility with a number of rooms. The lady at the desk looked at our Expedia reservation confirmations and said they had been cancelled. She called the manager and they decided since the main building had vacancy that we could stay there. Our assigned room was OK, but the bathroom was half open to the bedroom. The 'shower' was a spray nozzle above a Jacuzzi tub that was very slippery to stand in. The breakfast was very nice, and the owner came by to apologize for the confusion. We settled the bill - they honored our lower price from Expedia for the original guest house - they said the room we were re-assigned usually had a higher rate. They ran our credit cards, and somehow my sister got charged twice for her room.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Bad experience, but may not be the rule...
We were charged far too much for a very pokey room, even they called it the "spare room"... bathroom was not clean, and room very basic and well, poor condition really. Like we'd been stuck in a converted utility room - terrible. The general condition of the place seemed good tho and staff were nice enough, so if you get one of their good rooms it may be better. Still, no excuse for this room at this price. The guesthouse we used on the way back (Mongoose Manor, also near the N2, more central PE) was only a little more expensive and a WORLD of difference! It was then we realised how really bad this place was. So, if you want to use them, tell them you do not want the "spare room" or anything like it!

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
De vriendelijkheid van de mensen was perfect, zo ook het ontbijt. Wat iets minder was is het buiten terras. De bewoners van de aansluitende kamer waren rokers en rookte voor onze deur en open ramen. Toch niet echt lekker.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Schönes Hotel aber könnte etwas frischen Wind verkraften.

8/10 Good

k

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dichtbij zee gelegen
Hebben een gratis update van kamer gekregen. Vriendelijk personeel.

6/10 Okay

Ritsch, Düsseldorf

Liked: Staff & service
Abgewohnte Zimmer,dafür war das Frühstück sehr gut
Alte Teppiche altes Bad wo die Dusche in der Wanne ist und die Duschkabine fast auseinandergeflogen ist alles in einem alte verwohnte Zimmer

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ausgezeichnetes Frühstück mit Ozeanblick!
toller Aufenthalt, super Frühstück, Anlage allerdings etwas renovierungsbedürftig.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value
Great value for money