The Sweet Retreat

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Property highlights

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, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies. Additional services include private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge assistance. Dining and Leisure: The hotel serves a continental and à la carte breakfast with juice. An on-site restaurant and bar provide dining options, while activities like fishing, yoga, and snorkelling enhance the stay. Nearby Attractions: Belmont Beach is a 16-minute walk away, while J. F. Mitchell Airport lies 5 km from the property. Scuba diving opportunities are available in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

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

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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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

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.