Forest Hall Guest House is just 3.1 mi (5 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle (available on request). After splashing around at one of the 2 outdoor pools, guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor tennis court and a seasonal outdoor pool are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
At a glance
Hotel size
17 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless 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 more details, 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.
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Transfers
Airport shuttle from 7 AM to 8:30 PM*
Offsite
Beach shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Tennis
Beach nearby
Access to nearby health club
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Safari nearby
Kayaking nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Skydiving nearby
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
3 buildings/towers
Built in 2004
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Adjacent to a golf course
2 outdoor pools
Outdoor tennis court
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Grab bar near toilet
Room amenities
Be entertained
54-cm plasma TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Furnished balcony/patio
Yard
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Free bottled water
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 250 per vehicle (one-way)
Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 350.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
The seasonal pool is open from September to April
Policies
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.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
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.
Also known as
Forest Hall
Forest Hall Guest House
Forest Hall Guest House Port Elizabeth
Forest Hall Port Elizabeth
Forest Hall Guest House Guesthouse Port Elizabeth
Forest Hall Guest House Guesthouse
Forest Hall House house
Forest Hall Gqeberha
Forest Hall Guest House Gqeberha
Forest Hall Guest House Guesthouse
Forest Hall Guest House Guesthouse Gqeberha
Frequently asked questions
Does Forest Hall Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Forest Hall Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Forest Hall Guest House?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Are pets allowed at Forest Hall Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Forest Hall Guest House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 7 AM to 8:30 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 250 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Forest Hall Guest House?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Forest Hall Guest House?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World (12-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Forest Hall Guest House and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives, game viewing, and safari tours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the guesthouse's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area. Forest Hall Guest House also has a garden and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Forest Hall Guest House?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Forest Hall Guest House have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio and a yard.
What's the area around Forest Hall Guest House like?
Forest Hall Guest House puts you in Walmer, in the heart of Gqeberha. Popular attractions include St. George's Cricket Ground, which is 6 minutes away by car.
Forest Hall Guest House Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.More informationOpens in a new window
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 Very good
24 Apr 2023
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.
Louise
Louise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Oct 2022
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!
Alice
Alice, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Mar 2022
Akshay
Akshay, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2022
Set on spacious, lovely grounds with great service, never disappoints.
Alice
Alice, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Nov 2021
This is our “go to” place in PE, a real gem!
Alice
Alice, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2021
This is our ‘go to’ place to stay in PE. Lovely setting, lovely rooms!
Alice
Alice, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jun 2021
We have stayed here many times and it never disappoints. Convenient, safe and lovely location with friendly, efficient service.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jun 2021
A lovely, convenient and safe place to stay in Port Elizabeth.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Mar 2021
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 Mar 2020
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.
Tsemach
Tsemach, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 Jan 2020
A welcoming property with attentive staff. The fruit salad at breakfast lea few oomph for improvement. Mine host works hard to make guests happy.
Verified traveller
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jan 2020
R E
R E, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Sep 2019
This is my second visit to Forest Hall and it did not disappoint, it real is an excellent place to stay :)
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Aug 2019
Great place to stay in. Very friendly staff.
Raviv
Raviv, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jul 2019
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.
John
John, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jun 2019
This place is absolutely lovely! We were sorry to spend such a short time here
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 May 2019
Home from Home
Will visit again as accommodation of the highest standard and personal service much appreciated.
Brian
Brian, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Apr 2019
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!
Manuel
Manuel, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Mar 2019
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.
Anne
Anne, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2019
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 Jan 2019
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Dec 2018
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.
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
17 Nov 2018
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Nov 2018
Lovely property, good location, quiet, bird song, trees