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Forest Hall Guest House

4.0 star property

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Balcony
2 outdoor pools, open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Breakfast area
Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast buffet

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
84 River Road (between 9th-10th Ave.), Walmer, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6070
  • Walmer Park Shopping Centre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Grey High School
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • St George's Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Business Room

Business Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Loft, 3 Bedrooms

Family Loft, 3 Bedrooms

  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Deluxe Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

A stay at Forest Hall Guest House places you in the heart of Gqeberha, within a 5-minute drive of Walmer Park Shopping Centre and Grey High School. .This golf guesthouse is 2.5 mi (4 km) from St George's Park and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Greenacres Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Walmer Park Shopping Centre - 4 min drive
  • Grey High School - 5 min drive
  • Greenacres Shopping Centre - 8 min drive
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 8 min drive
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brioche - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hello It’s Me - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Steers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Au Lait - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Forest Hall Guest House

Suburban Gqeberha guesthouse in Walmer with 2 outdoor swimming pools
Forest Hall Guest House offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 54-cm plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and plasma televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this guesthouse include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
At Forest Hall Guest House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
Forest Hall Guest House has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7 AM to 8:30 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Memory-foam mattress
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 54-cm plasma TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 10 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are asked to notify the hotel in advance if arrival is planned after 8 PM.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Transfer service fee per adult: ZAR 250 (one-way)
  • Transfer service fee per child: ZAR 250 (one-way), from 12 to 18 years old

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 350.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from September to April
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Forest Hall Guest House Port Elizabeth
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Forest Hall Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 122 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 122 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 122 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 122 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant and convenient
Was slightly disappointed as the property wasn't as nice as I'd expected. It was comfortable enough but seemed a little tired. There was no hot water in the morning so had a luke-warm shower. Its very convenient to the airport, shops and restaurants. All amenities were provided in the room although I thought that the battered ironing board on display didn't do much for the decor.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Forest Hall is our “go to” place to stay in Port Elizabeth. Staff and management are wonderful, the setting is lovely and the rooms are lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Akshay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Set on spacious, lovely grounds with great service, never disappoints.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our “go to” place in PE, a real gem!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our ‘go to’ place to stay in PE. Lovely setting, lovely rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here many times and it never disappoints. Convenient, safe and lovely location with friendly, efficient service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, convenient and safe place to stay in Port Elizabeth.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Tsemach

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice guesthouse but disappointing
Forest Hall guest house is located in a beautiful area of Port Elizabeth and has a huge and amazing garden. It's secluded and very pleasant. The room itself was very big' with a kitchen and all amenities. The hosts are lovely people. Breakfast was ordinary but goog enough. The things that disappointed us were: The place is very old and worn down and needs urgent remodeling. Level of cleaness low - sheets came with stains and many ants on kitchen counter.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A welcoming property with attentive staff. The fruit salad at breakfast lea few oomph for improvement. Mine host works hard to make guests happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

R E

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

This is my second visit to Forest Hall and it did not disappoint, it real is an excellent place to stay :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raviv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First night of our Garden Route tour.
After a trying day, we were made most welcome by David on our arrival. He gave us a lovely room, suggestions on where to have dinner and information on the Garden Route.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely lovely! We were sorry to spend such a short time here
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Home from Home
Will visit again as accommodation of the highest standard and personal service much appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Manuel, Paraguay

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I loved it! the rooms/apartments are around a big garden that really looks like a forest. Our room was like a loft with everything we needed. Staff and owners were very kind and ready to receive us and the other guests. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First night of our Garden Route Tour
Lovely place with lots of old world charm. We rented the family unit that has the pool directly out front - it confortably fit the 4 of us. Great breakfast and they even had an ‘honor bar’ where you could get a cold beer and they just put it on your tab. Overall great hospitality. The only suggestions I have is to have better quality wine selection in the ‘honor bar’. The white wine was pretty much not drinkable. Also there is no airconditioning - lots of fans provided, but may be a bit too warm if you are there in the summer months. We were here at the very end of summer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place is beautiful and has excellent facilities including two lovely pools and a tennis court. The staff were lovely, breakfast was amazing and the rooms really cute. The only thing was the fan was a bit slow so it was a little hot when we got there but it cools down nicely in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Forest Hall is in a spacious, quiet, and peaceful setting, and you will be pampered during your stay by the guesthouse owners. The room is stocked with amenities like an iron, hair dryer, complimentary sherry and water and chocolates, and much more. Breakfast in the morning is also lovely and the dining room is like eating at a high-end restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

D, Vancouver Island

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely property, good location, quiet, bird song, trees
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner
The owner “James was very kind to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018