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Kowie River Guest House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Port Alfred with free parking

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Marina
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Interior
Aerial view
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

Explore the area

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10 Colegate Road, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, 6170
  • Place, Great Fish Point Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fish River Sun Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

About the area

Port Alfred

At Kowie River Guest House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Great Fish Point Lighthouse and Kwena Golf. Highlights at this guest house include an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find barbecues, a picnic area and free newspapers in the lobby. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Port Alfred guest house include Fish River Sun Golf Course and The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Great Fish Point Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kwena Golf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fish River Sun Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Shipwreck Hiking & Canoe Trails - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Saloon 72 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Flyboys - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Refuel Cafeteria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waffle Zone - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kowie River Guest House

Guesthouse in Port Alfred with free parking
As a guest of Kowie River Guest House, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. WiFi is free in public spaces. Kowie River Guest House also features multilingual staff, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Kowie River Guest House offers 4 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Accommodation at this 3.5-star guest house has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Port Alfred guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. 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

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Kowie River Port Alfred
Kowie River Guest House Guesthouse
Kowie River Guest House Port Alfred
Kowie River Guest House Guesthouse Port Alfred

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Kowie River Guest House?

Yep, Kowie River Guest House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Kowie River Guest House?

As of 12 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kowie River Guest House on 19 Nov 2025 start from NZ$163.38, excluding 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 Kowie River Guest House?

The closest beach to Kowie River Guest House is Kelly's Beach (2.6 km).

Does Kowie River Guest House have a pool?

Kowie River Guest House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kowie River Guest House?

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

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kowie River Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Kowie River Guest House?

There isn't one on site, but Kwena Golf is a short 10-minute walk away.

Reviews

Kowie River Guest House Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alistair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ncedisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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

Tranquility

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021