The Sweet Retreat

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Property highlights

About this property

Beachfront Location: The Sweet Retreat in Port Elizabeth offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Guests can relax on the sun terrace or explore the lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, balconies, and modern amenities. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity for all visitors. Dining and Leisure: The hotel features a restaurant and bar, providing a variety of dining options. Additional facilities include yoga classes, fishing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. Convenient Services: Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and free on-site parking cater to guest needs. J. F. Mitchell Airport is 3.1 mi away, and Belmont Beach is a 16-minute walk.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Brian
Canada Canada
“Great owner, Robert. Very helpful and made arrangements for taxi services on St V and Bequia. Nice staff. Only a minute to the beach, chair rentals available. Several restaurants and beach bar within walking distance.”
Hermione
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“excellent location - 30 seconds from 1 beach and 5 mins from another. lovely local restaurants nearby and a great breakfast by Robert!”
Gregory
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location just off a quiet beach with great snorkelling and lots of food options. Bed was comfortable and the breakfasts delicious (great start to the day)”
Trine
Norway Norway
“Extremely nice and peaceful place! Robert is the best host ever and treated us very well. He and the ladies where helpful, kind and very service minded. The place is beautiful with a gorgeous view from the balcony. Very good breakfast, with...”
Marion
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lots of helpful information from Robert. Great location with a beautiful beach at the bottom of the drive.”
Hope
Germany Germany
“The property was honestly amazing and very aesthetically pleasing. Robert (the owner) has built a wonderful Property so close to the beach and having breakfast with such an amazing view of Bequia made the trip even more amazing. Roxanne and Cleo...”
Alastair
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location for the airport (10-15 mins) lovely property, super pool and bar.”
Alastair
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous location away from the really busy end of the town but a good walk gets you into the thick of the action ! Robert, Cleo and Roxanne couldn't do more to make our stay comfortable ......”
Jvj1
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic view of the bay from our room and the communal area. The owner and the staff are friendly and very helpful. Breakfast was very good. We also had dinner one evening at the property prepared by Robert, the owner. Excellent food in an...”
Anneke
Germany Germany
“Robert, Roxanne and Claire are all very hearty and helped me with everything I needed. I felt at home from the first minute and would love to come back one day.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

No additional info available

House rules

The Sweet Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 7:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Sweet Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.