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Dockside Guest House

Property class: 3.5

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A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by residential buildings on a hillside.
A modern two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a satellite dish.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, a stainless steel sink, and wooden cabinets. There is a staircase with wooden steps and a glass railing leading to another level.
A spacious living room with a glass coffee table, beige sofas, and a dining area with wooden chairs.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$236
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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1 Caxton Lane, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, 6170
  • Place, Kwena Golf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Fish Point Lighthouse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and artwork on the walls.

Luxury Apartment

  • Harbour view
  • 30 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Port Alfred

At Dockside Guest House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Kwena Golf and Great Fish Point Lighthouse. Highlights at this beach guest house include free self-parking, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This Mediterranean guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find barbecues, a front desk safe and a television in a common area. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Port Alfred guest house include East Beach and The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Kwena Golf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Great Fish Point Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • East Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kelly's Beach - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Highlander - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Graze by the river - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bike. Coffee. Bake. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Neung Thai Kitchen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Dockside Guest House

Dockside Guest House offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. Dockside Guest House also features a front desk safe and a television in common area. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Port Alfred guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Dockside Guest House offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star guest house has kitchens with fridges, stovetops and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Dockside Guest House.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dockside Guest House?

Yep, Dockside Guest House has a free self car park.

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

As of 16 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dockside Guest House on 17 Aug 2026 start from NZ$236, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Dockside Guest House?

Yep, Dockside Guest House is a short 17-minute walk from East Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, windsurfing and fishing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Dockside Guest House serve breakfast?

You bet, breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dockside Guest House?

No, Dockside Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dockside Guest House?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dockside Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Dockside Guest House?

There isn't one on site, but Kwena Golf is a short 6-minute walk away.

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

Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael and Jud

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.
Verified review

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
Verified review

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.