South Africa Guide
The Eastern Cape
Accommodation
1 Admiral's Lodge 47 Admiralty Way, Summerstrand 
041 583 1894 or 083 455 2072 
www.admiralslodge.co.za Spacious and stylish rooms at a good B&B, at the far end of Summerstrand about 7km from the centre. There's a braai area, communal lounge, pool and trampoline for the kids. Airport transfers are available. Price: R501-750
2 Beach Hotel Marine Drive, Humewood 041 583 2161 www.beachhotel.co.za Across the road from popular Hobie Beach, and sited at the centre of the beachside action, the hotel has a great patio bar overlooking the sea, offering snacks, cocktails and cold beer, and The Bell, a very decent à la carte restaurant. Recent renovations have included a sun deck and pool. Ask about the weekend specials. Breakfast extra. Price: R751-1000
3 Fernando's Guest House & Grlll 102 Cape Rd, Mill Park 041 373 2823 Purportedly South Africa's oldest guesthouse, in three separate Victorian houses decked out with period furniture and offering good value and a warm atmosphere. The restaurant serves the best steaks in town as well as lamb and pork loin, lamb shank and calamari, all served with home-made chips. Opening time: Restaurant Mon– Sat noon–2pm & 5.30–10pmPrice: R201-300
4 First Avenue Lodge 3 First Ave, Summerstrand 041 583 5173 Sixteen en-suite rooms close to the beach with their own entrances, offered on a B&B or self-catering basis, in a popular and pleasant establishment with a pool and entertainment area. Price: b&b R301-400Price: selfcat R301-400
5 The Humewood 33 Beach Rd, Humewood 041 585 8961 www.humewoodhotel.co.za A large, old-fashioned hotel that reeks nostalgically of 1950s family seaside holidays. The rooms are large rooms and feature wicker furniture and summery floral prints. Service is excellent and includes laundry facilities and babysitting. There's a good bar and sun deck. Airport transfers available. Price: R301-400
6 Jikeleza Lodge 44 Cuyler St, Central 041 586 3721 www.highwinds.co.za Friendly backpacker place with dorms, doubles and a family room. Its adventure centre can help you sort out tour and travel bookings. Price: Up to R100
7 Kelway Hotel Brookes Hill Drive, Humewood 041 584 0638 www.thekelway.co.za Stylish hotel kitted out with timber panelling, seagrass chairs and handcrafted wooden tables. Standard, luxury and family rooms available. Breakfast included. Price: R301-400
8 King's Beach Backpacker Hostel 41 Windermere Rd, Humewood 041 585 8113 
kingsb@agenet.co.za. Spotless, well-established hostel, a block away from the beach, with camping facilities, dorms and double rooms, plus an outside bar and braai area. Although principally for self-catering, it lays on tea, coffee, bread and jams in the morning. The travel desk can book township, game park and other tours. Price: Up to R200
9 Lungile Backpackers 12 La Roche Drive, Summerstrand 041 582 2042 www.lungilebackpackers.co.za Large and popular beachfront hostel where you can party indoors or step out into the heart of PE's beachfront nightlife strip. Perched on a hill, it has facilities for camping, a large lawn to relax on, sea views, a pool table, bar and swimming pool. Self-catering only. Dorms and doubles Price: Up to R200
10 Pine Lodge Resort Off Marine Drive, Humewood 041 583 4004 www.pinelodge.co.za Right on the beach near the wonderful historic lighthouse and next to the Cape Recife Nature Reserve, where owls, mongooses and antelope make appearances. Offers various log cabin units, some with full kitchens, sleeping from four to eight people. Besides a popular bar and restaurant, the lodge boasts a swimming pool, a gym and a games room. Price: Hotel R350Price: selfcat R350
11 Windermere 35 Humewood Rd, Humewood 041 582 2245 www.thewindermere.co.za Stylish hotel with just eight suites, given an almost Zen-like feel through the subtle use of off-white to oaty colours contrasted with dark hues, such as chocolate brown, and materials that include timber and granite. Price: R1001-2000