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Overlooking the town of Port Alfred, boasting beautiful views of the Indian Ocean, this guest house impresses with elegant furnishings and an elegant atmosphere. The Lookout offers free WiFi. Midway between the cities of East London and Port Elizabeth, The Lookout Guest House features 6 self-contained units with stunning views. Relax on a lounger in the pool area or during a swim in the outdoor pool. Each of the units includes stylish living and sleeping quarters as well as a private patio, ideal for watching the night sky or marveling at the panorama. If you are looking to spend a night in, barbecue facilities are available upon request.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
Bedroom :
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.7
High score for Port Alfred
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Chantal
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful views of the ocean and lagoon. Property is well designed and maintained. Rooms were clean and spacious. Angela went the extra mile for us being that we were leaving early in the morning before breakfast for a game reserve and she made an...
  • Tamara
    South Africa South Africa
    Both kids had own beds, breakfast served in our room, kitchen in the unit
  • Mike
    New Zealand New Zealand
    It was a wonderful place and Angie is a great host. The breakfasts were superb and it has a host of varying outdoor areas to relax and get away from it all.

Hosted by Angela

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Angela
The view, the sea ,the river. The laid back living in Port Alfred.
I have a passion for people and animals. I love cooking and baking, and making interesting things from driftwood. I like to up cycle old furniture, and restore them to be used in functional ways.
The gorgeous views of Port Alfred.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of The Lookout Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Plunge pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Kids' pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

The Lookout Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Lookout Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about The Lookout Guest House

  • The Lookout Guest House is 3,100 feet from the center of Port Alfred. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, The Lookout Guest House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at The Lookout Guest House include:

    • Studio
    • Apartment

  • The prices at The Lookout Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Lookout Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool

  • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from The Lookout Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Check-in at The Lookout Guest House is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.