10/10 Excellent
Ian
8 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Wagtails Guest House
3.5 star property
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Air-conditioning
- Breakfast available
Explore the area
35 McWilliams Drive, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6045
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan UniversityPlace, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University3 min drive
- Hobie BeachPlace, Hobie Beach3 min drive
- The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment WorldPlace, The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World4 min drive
- Port Elizabeth (PLZ)Airport, Port Elizabeth (PLZ)6 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Room (Nicole)
Room (Nicole)
- 36 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Room (Jenna)
Room (Jenna)
- 35 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Room (Natalie)
Room (Natalie)
- 28 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
View all photos for Room (Ryan)
Room (Ryan)
- 24 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Room (Donovan)
Room (Donovan)
- 25 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
Gqeberha
Located in Gqeberha (Summerstrand), Wagtails Guest House is within a 5-minute drive of Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. .This guesthouse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Hobie Beach.
What's nearby
- Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- Hobie Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
- The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Humewood Beach - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
- Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
- Fishaways - 8 min walk
- La Kouzina - 5 min drive
- Ginger - 3 min drive
- Panarottis - 3 min drive
- Primi Piatti - 5 min drive
About this property
Wagtails Guest House
Wagtails Guest House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with private pools and hair dryers. Rooms open to patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 3.5-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
This Gqeberha guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring private pools and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private patios. Kitchenettes are outfitted with stovetops and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
English breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
- Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 per person
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
- TV in common areas
Conveniences
- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
- Garden
- Pool loungers
- 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
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
- Private pool
Food and drink
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
- Tea bags/instant coffee
- Toaster
More
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop workspace
- Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Cashless transactions are available
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
Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Wagtails Guest House Gqeberha
Wagtails Guest House Guesthouse
Wagtails Guest House Guesthouse Gqeberha
Wagtails Guest House Reviews
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Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Dione
10 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place ever
The venue was amazing the hosts were awesome and super friendly 😍❤️ will definitely be going back and recommending it to friends
Dione
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020