Located in Port Elizabeth, a 15-minute walk from Belmont Beach, The Sweet Retreat has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms are equipped with an electric tea pot, while some rooms contain a balcony and others also feature sea views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is available at The Sweet Retreat. The area is popular for fishing and snorkeling, and car rental is available at the accommodation.

Couples in particular 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 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
10
High score for Port Elizabeth

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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!
  • John
    United States United States
    Fabulous host and a lovely quiet area with a beautiful view of the bay, pristine beaches, nice walk along the beach into Port Elizabeth.
  • 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

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

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)

View

  • Sea view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • 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
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Fishing

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & 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
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • 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 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
VisaMastercardMaestroCash 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.

FAQs about The Sweet Retreat

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

  • The Sweet Retreat is 1.7 miles from the center of Port Elizabeth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Sweet Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Sweet Retreat is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Sweet Retreat has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1
  • The Sweet Retreat offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Beachfront
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Head massage
    • Beach
    • Foot massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Neck massage
    • Hand massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Yoga classes
  • Room options at The Sweet Retreat include:

    • Double
    • Bungalow