The Windermere by Mantis

3.5 star property
Comfortable hotel near the beach

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Standard Double or Twin Room | View from room
View from property
Luxury Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Interior detail
Luxury Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Separate tub and shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
35 Humewood Road, Humewood, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, 6001
  • Popular LocationKing's Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World19 min walk
  • AirportPort Elizabeth (PLZ)4 min drive
  • Popular LocationHobie Beach5 min drive

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

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.

What's nearby

  • Bayworld - 8 min walk
  • King's Beach - 9 min walk
  • 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

More

  • 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mixed experience
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Jenny

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 ...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Another great experience at the Windermere!
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Diana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In need of staff training.
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....

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extravaganter stil. Sehr große Zimmer. Schönes bar/ Billiard Zimmer. Leider sehr schlechtes wlan in den Zimmern. Aufrund der nähe zum Flughafen teilweise Flugzeuglärm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In 2ter Reihe zum Strand, schöne große Zimmer, alles sauber, nette und zuvorkommende Mitarbeiter
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Morten Hilma

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