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Hacklewood Hill Country House

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Food and drink
Property amenity
Lobby lounge
Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe
Children’s play area – outdoor
Luxury
5.0 star property
9.8

Exceptional

Historical gem with serene luxury

An oasis of greenery and calm, this historical gem offers a serene retreat amidst lovely grounds. Enjoy super comfortable, extremely large rooms and fantastic service throughout your stay.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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152 Prospect Road, Walmer, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6070
  • Place, Little Walmer Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Walmer Country Club
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Walmer Park Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Gqeberha

Located in Gqeberha (Walmer), Hacklewood Hill Country House is within a 10-minute drive of Port Elizabeth City Hall and Market Square. .This family-friendly guesthouse is 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from King's Beach and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Little Walmer Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Walmer Country Club - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Walmer Park Shopping Centre - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • King's Beach - 12 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Market Square - 13 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brioche - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roast Master Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hacklewood Hill Country House

Hacklewood Hill Country House offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Accommodations at this 5-star guesthouse have kitchens with coffee/tea makers. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Gqeberha guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Plasma televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this Victorian guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this guesthouse consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10:00 AM.
Hacklewood Hill Country House has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1898
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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Hacklewood Hill Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Rose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We felt like we were in an old elegant country house from another time. Very enjoyable with top notch service. Our dinner was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect after a long day of traveling. We were able to get a nice dinner late on the property. Rooms are large. A little outdated but very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No interest in client satisfaction

We never got to stay there. Our cat broke down 200km from Port Elizabeth on our way, 4 hours prior to check in. We called to inform the establishment that we would not be able to make it to Port Elizabeth, yet they refused a refund. We will not book there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugenio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place! Everything is well looked after and cozy. Staff is extremely helpful and have the greatdisposition.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well done team Hacklewood.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carey

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything is amazing. Second time i have stayed and wont be the last.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lu

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

Best hotel in PE

The manager is an amazing and charming SA boy. His team always try their best to well accommodate every guest. I personally think it the best hotel in PE
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

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

Wonderful

We booked this hotel in very short order and were not disappointed. Once inside the gate it is an oasis of greenery and calm. It's quite a transition from wide open non-descript street to find yourself parking by huge rubber plants and beautiful established gardens. The house is incredible and super comfortable - our room was perfect and very big! From the host through to the staff we met this is a friendly, professional and kind establishment.. we loved it and would have no issue whatsoever in recommending this property...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tyrone

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

Great short stay in central Walmer

Nice comfortable one night stay in the heart of Port Elizabeth. Well located in central Walmer close to the best coffee shops and dining options. Service and welcome was fantastic and service throughout exceptionally good from all staff members. Feel the furnishings are dated and need some upgrading, appreciate that the style is Victorian however I feel that some of the general areas need upgrading. The rooms were extremely large and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gem for this City . Very relaxing , nice pool, good food, great hospitality, lovely grounds in an historical gem . Highy recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a gem! Loved my stay- can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

anton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, very friendly staff. Also great food in the restaurant. Would stay there again

10/10 Excellent

james

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old Victorian hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Fabulous place to stay

This is an excellent hotel. The team are very attentive, service is first class and the food is superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Very cute

Excellent staff! Great area. Food was amazing. Room was very nice and spacious… be advised that everything is colonial and vintage, if your style is modern you might not enjoy this. We loved it and would go back in a minute! Parking is a little tight but that’s not even a reason to frown… A++
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

You’re in for a treat….

A lovely reminder of home. This cosy country house was the perfect stay in Port Elizabeth. Beautiful decor, excellent service and delicious food. Also enjoyed a game of tennis and sitting by the pool with a book and glass of wine. Nothing too much trouble and appreciated the little touches such as a packed breakfast before we went out on a trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gert

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

Excellent Hidden Gem

A Great Experience . Thank you .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wlleonard, Port Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience as always, was there to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and the staff really went out of their way to make it memorable and special.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great stay at Hacklewood

Stayed in a one bedroom cottage, it was great. Also got to see some of the rooms in the main house
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Hong Min

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

HM

Big room and with awesome breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019