Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, The Sweet Retreat offers accommodation in Lower Bay Restaurand and Bar. The hotel has a sun terrace and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms with private balconies and sea views. Certain rooms have a seating area for your convenience. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom. You will find a shared lounge at the property, there is also a restaurant and bar on site. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkelling and diving. The hotel also offers car hire. Palm Island is 48 km from The Sweet Retreat, while Bequia is 34 km away. The nearest airport is E T Joshua Airport, 17 km from The Sweet Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Port Elizabeth
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location in more ways than one: a) Morning sea swim before a superb breakfast 1 minute away. b) two restaurants offering home cooked food 3 minutes away. c)Couple of great beach bars 4 and 5 minutes walk away. d) great beach/ path walk...
  • Nicholas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location is amazing - super close to a really quiet beach with good snorkelling and a 20 min walk along the shore line to the port. Robert the owner is super nice and really interesting to chat to. He bakes amazing cakes too ! He organised a cab...
  • Laverne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great view of the surrounding area. . The host was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious. Loved that it is a short walk to the beach.
  • Lena
    Sweden Sweden
    We had an excellent stay at Sweet Retreat. The breakfast was great. Robert and Roxanne where both such lovely people which made us enjoy our stay even more. The location couldn't have been better with a stunning view and close to a pardise beach....

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of The Sweet Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Snorkelling
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
The Sweet Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 19:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Sweet Retreat

  • The Sweet Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Head massage
    • Beach
    • Foot massage
    • Full body massage
    • Neck massage
    • Hand massage
    • Couples massage
    • Yoga classes
  • The Sweet Retreat is 1.7 miles from the centre of Port Elizabeth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Sweet Retreat include:

    • Double
    • Bungalow
  • Check-in at The Sweet Retreat is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at The Sweet Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Sweet Retreat has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from The Sweet Retreat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.