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Dockside Guest House

3.5 star property
Mediterranean guesthouse in Port Alfred with free parking

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Luxury Apartment | Terrace/patio
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The Dockside Guest House offers a peaceful retreat by the water. Guests can unwind in the cozy garden, use WiFi, or relax on the terrace with sea views. The comfortable lounge area includes a TV for evening entertainment. Water lovers particularly appreciate this location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is £71
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

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Luxury Apartment | 7 bedrooms, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Garden
Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 323 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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1 Caxton Lane, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, 6170

What's nearby

  • Great Fish Point Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fish River Sun Golf Course - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • East Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Shipwreck Hiking & Canoe Trails - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tash's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Penny Farthing - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Johannesburg, West Bank - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Dockside Guest House

Guest house by the sea
Dockside Guest House provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A front desk safe, a TV in reception and barbecues
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not 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

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Dockside Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dockside Guest House?

As of 30 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dockside Guest House on 1 Sept 2025 start from £71.14, 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.

How much is parking at Dockside Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dockside Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Dockside Guest House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Dockside Guest House located?

Situated in Port Alfred, this beach guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Fish River Sun Golf Course, Kwena Golf and Great Fish Point Lighthouse. East Beach and Kelly's Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Dockside Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mr d

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

Nice comfy and friendly place, great brekky.

I arrived early afternoon and was checked in immediately. I had forgotten to load my South Africa map on to my TomTom GPS before leaving the UK and the lady of the house helped me do this on her own computer for which I will be eternally grateful. room was nice with balcony with table and chairs and river view. Bathroom had a tub - wonderful- and there were plenty of electrical points to charge phone etc. I walked to the nearby Quay Street at dusk to the recommended brew pub where I had a couple of craft beers and a tasty meal of calamari with chorizo as a starter and huge lamb shank as a main. Both accommodation and restaurant highly recommended. After the meal I walked back and, apart from the bottom of the hill, the short journey was well lit and I didn't feel threatened at all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

C.Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pleasant Stay with no frills

The hostess Pat was very helpful and accommodating and went out of her way to assist with every query we had regarding local Restaurant recommendations etc.. A comfortable place to stay if only looking for a place to sleep but amenities such as WIFI did not work very well and some maintenance required; ie broken tiles on staircase etc..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Patrick E

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

Excellent hosts, great view!

Pat and Des were excellent hosts and very helpful to the project that brought me to Port Alfred. I would definitely stay with them again! Great location and views, too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Jud, Vancouver, Canada

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

Spectacular Service

The owners drove out and helped us change our flat tire when we were driving to the hotel and we told that we were going to be late checking in. That is beyond the best service that I have ever had at any hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Mandla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Its was great area and owners are very kind and their advice about the areas of interests was very helpful

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pat and Des were most welcoming and we really enjoyed our stay. Very comfortable bedroom with a view over the water and wonderful breakfast. Will definitely stay again should we go to Port Alfred.