Accommodation

We have six well-appointed en-suite rooms ranging from Executive with private balcony and sea view to luxury standard rooms with pool view. We therefore cater for most budgets. All rooms have been tastefully furnished and have en-suite bathrooms/shower, TV with a bouquet of 19 DSTV channels, tea/coffee trays, bar fridge, personal locks safe, hairdryer, bathrobes, personalized amenities, beach towels, fan. Free wireless internet is available.

Suite 1

Rated as simply the best room in Port Alfred, this Executive/Honeymoon suite speaks of sheer luxury and elegance. If luxury and comfort are what you are after, look no further. From the wide windows and private balcony, this suite has a magnificent 180 degree view over the ocean and endless pristine beaches. This spacious suite is ideal for those who are seeking quality time away from home or business pressures. It is stylishly decorated in shades of white and cream and features a king-size bed with luxury linen. There are two comfortable chairs and table, console, coffee/tea facilities, flatscreen TV with DSTV and Bar fridge.

The suite features the ultimate bathroom. A very spacious luxurious en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath, rain shower, bidet, double washbasin and heated towel rails. Make-up mirror, bathrobes, hairdryer, personalized Bathroom amenities, beach towels. The walk-in wardrobe has an electronic safe.

Sleeps maximum 2 guests. No children.

Suite 2

This suite features an elegant and comfortably furnished room with side view over the ocean. The room consists of a King size bed, console with coffee/tea facilities, bar fridge, flatscreen TV with DSTV, comfortable chairs and wall safe. The modern en-suite bathroom consists of a shower, double washbasin, lovely illuminated mirrors, hairdryer, make-up mirror, personalized Bathroom amenities, bathrobes and beach towels.

Sleeps maximum 2 guests.

Suite 3

A king size bed that can be converted into two single beds. This suite features two comfortable chairs, console, flatscreen TV, DSTV and wall safe. Complimentary coffee/tea facilities and a bar fridge. The modern en-suite bathroom consists of shower facilities only, illuminated mirrors, make-up mirror, hairdryer, personalized Bathroom amenities, bathrobes and beach towels.

Sleeps maximum 2 guests.

Suite 4

This charming room offers a king size bed and has a view over the garden and pool. The king size bed can be converted into 2 single beds. It is equipped with a flatscreen TV and DSTV, console with coffee/tea facilities, bar fridge, comfortable chairs and wall safe. The en-suite bathroom consists of a shower facilities, hairdryer, make-up mirror, illuminated mirror, personalized Bathroom amenities, bathrobes and beach towels.

Sleeps maximum 2 guests.

Suite 5 – Family Room

This family room is stylishly decorated and consists of a double bed, two comfortable chairs, flatscreen TV with Dstv, console with coffee/tea facilities,  desk, bar fridge and wall safe. The curtained sliding door leads onto an interleading room with 2 single beds. The en-suite bathroom consists of a shower/bath combo, hairdryer, make-up mirror , personalized bathroom amenities, bathrobes and beach towels.

Sleeps maximum 4 guests.

Suite 6

This spacious suite is sophisticated and comfortable and consists of a King size bed. It is also suitable for a small family as one extra single bed and a cot can be placed in this suite. The suite consists of a two seater couch, also a comforter chair, flatscreen TV with DSTV, console with Coffee/tea facilities, Bar-Fridge, electronic safe. The room has modern en-suite shower facilities, illuminated mirror, Make-up mirror, hairdryer, bathrobes, personalized Bathroom amenities and beach towels.

Sleeps maximum 4 guests in one room.

Facilities

Non-smoking : Designated smoking area on balcony and around pool.

Dining room. Enjoy a Full English breakfast in our dining room or weather permitting next to the pool.

Picnic baskets, Dinner  on request.

Sheltered swimming pool. We have a Barbecue facility in the garden/pool area.

Cross the quiet road and, tip your toes in the warm water of the INDIAN ocean. Kelly’s Beach has been accredited Blue Flag Status – this is an international award granted to only those beaches that meet excellence in safety, amenities, cleanliness and environmental management.

A mere 5 min walk from the pier and restaurants.

Assist you with planning your activities for the duration of your stay at Villa.

• On –site secure parking.
• Lock-up garages – subject to availability.
• Internet access. Free Wireless internet.
• Services – laundry service.
• Reading room with small library.

Concierge desk – to assist with: Excursions, Dinner reservations at the large variety of restaurants. Some restaurants are in close proximity and are within walking distance. Local taxis, airport transfers, car rentals. We are happy to offer info, help and advice, if desired.

Activities

Experience the charming Village atmosphere, where boards depict that of a duck family and the wording reads -‘ Drive slowly, we also live here’.

There are many activities to enjoy in Port Alfred, besides laying on the beach or by our sheltered pool. Port Alfred offers a perfect combination of relaxation and excitement with the full range of facilities from dining- out to leisurely mountain walks and horse riding.

Must do, Must see Port Alfred –

For the more passive an interesting walk through the older parts of town along Wharf and van der Riet Street. Linger at the old antique shops with goods of yester years. Take a stroll to the picturesque small boat harbour. Join one of the many cruises that sail up the river and around the Royal Port Alfred Marina. Or hire a self-drive motorboat and experience fishing, crab fishing up the river. Become one with nature as you fish in paradise. A Villa de Mer will pack you a picnic basket.

Sundowner /sunset cruise during season – Sip a sundowner and watch the change of the multicoloured lights of the arched bridge. Not to be missed is to cruise the canals at night during the festive season, when the canals are turned into a magic world as the lights of Christmas decorations, reflect in the water. The marina is probably the only marina in the world that boasts homes that each have their own water frontage. You may be lucky and sight one of the Marina’s best-known residents – Sammy the seal, who regularly basks on the canal walls.

If shopping is on your list of priorities, pop in at the quaint little shops tucked around every corner. From Local craft markets to modern shopping malls, Port Alfred has the full Monty!

There is a variety of fine restaurants, Coffee shops, decadent chocolate fondue, seafood taverns, pubs and eateries to match your mood and budget. Pop in at the fisheries for the Catch of the Day and enjoy fresh fish and chips, or try great seafood, country cooking, or soak up the sun on the deck of one of our many restaurants and watch the boats leave and enter the mouth of the Kowie River.

Catch a movie.

Go Bird watching.

Township tours.

There are many game reserves around Port Alfred and you will find something to suit all budgets.

Into aviation ?  A pre-arranged visit to  our 43 Air School is possible. This school is an asset to Port Alfred and is home to some 300 students .

What to do – For the more energetic:

• The  Royal Port ALFRED Golf course is only 3 min away from A Villa de Mer, whilst the Gary Player golf course at the Fish River is a mere 20 min drive away.
• Explore the river by canoe, boat.
• Fishing.
• Charters can be arranged if you fancy deep sea fishing.
• Numerous stables offer horseback trips. You can choose to ride a horse through game reserves or along the unspoilt beaches and see an array of wildlife and birds.
• Mountain Biking and game viewing in a sublime combination. Pleasure of viewing giraffe, zebra and wildebeest while cycling up challenging hills with awesome views down the Kowie River is hard to beat!
• Whether you are into hiking, angling, canoeing, horse trails, surfing, scuba diving. snorkelling, abseiling, jet-skiing, dune boarding, quad biking through the Game, Hunting, Port Alfred has it all.
• Whale and Dolphin watching. It is claimed that the whale and dolphin season is 365 days a year in the Port Alfred and Kenton area. This is a winning combination as no other place in the world , can offer that.
• Very popular is renting a paddle boat or paddle bike and cycle around the marina and up the river. Ensure that you use the tide to push you home!

 Spoil yourself….

• Indoor heated pool.
• Sauna/Spa facilities – just to pamper yourself after a long day of sightseeing.

Rates

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Thoroughly enjoyable experience for my wife and I. Accomodation was excellent, staff very friendly and breakfast lovely. A truly serene experience. We will surely be back. Looking forward to another stay. – Blessed1_ZN

Plenty of information given on arrival.A well appointed room ,very comfortable.Wi-Fi connection working.The hostess was very helpful,unobtrusive and always available. Dining room was clean and the breakfast was presented nicely.Position was ideal with direct access to the beach. – Alain H

We absolutely loved our stay!! The staff were wonderful, friendly and went out of their way to make us comfortable…! We had such a lovely room, a delicious breakfasy and the overall service was great..! – Melissa N

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