Conifer Beach House

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Property highlights

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About this property

Closely located to some of Port Elizabeth's most popular swimming beaches and beach attractions, Conifer Beach House offers a garden with outdoor pool. Free WiFi is available within the rooms. The units are set within a semi-tropical garden and guests have their own entrance, as well as private patios on each unit, leading onto the lush gardens. Every unit at Conifer Beach House has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Featuring white linen, units are also equipped with ceiling fans, air-conditioning, electric blankets, hairdryers, heaters, tea and coffee facilities and bar-fridges. Most units are equipped with a microwave, fridge, a kettle and crockery. Laundry service is available on weekdays and secure parking is available on site. Dolphin’s Leap shopping center is a 2-minute walk from the property while the Boardwalk Casino and Hotel is 1.1 mi away. Conifer Beach House is 4.2 mi from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and 2.5 mi from Port Elizabeth Airport

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Kosher, American, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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3 twin beds
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
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3 twin beds
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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3 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Cloor1968
United States United States
“Fantastic hotel, terrific location, home style cooked breakfast.”
Lesli
United States United States
“Great location. Terrific staff. Excellent breakfast!”
Lesli
United States United States
“The breakfast at Conifer is excellent, the staff are so kind and helpful... I've stayed there 3 times and always feel like I'm coming home.”
Willem
United States United States
“Excellent location Condo beds and showers Terrific breakfast”
Katie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable room and a beautiful garden to sit and relax in”
Olga
United States United States
“Very nice French design, peaceful and safe area. I enjoyed my stay.”
Cao
United States United States
“The breakfast was quite good. And the staff so nice”
Jonathan
United States United States
“Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Connected us with a great tour guide.”
Katlego
South Africa South Africa
“The establishment was great. The hosts were welcoming and willing to help with our late check-out. The ladies serving us for breakfast were fantastic and very helpful as we were traveling with kids. The facility is very comfortable, private and safe.”
Marcia
Brazil Brazil
“Excellent breakfast, the staff were very kind and helpful and gave us lots of tips for out trip.”

Managed by Junita van Dijk

Company review score: 9.3Based on 698 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The guest house is owned and managed by well-known former Nelson Mandela University Choir Director and Music lecturer, Junita Van Dijk, married to famous composer, Dr Peter Louis Van Dijk. Her award- winning choir sang for Pres Nelson Mandela, Queen Elizabeth 11, Archbishop Tutu and accepted special invitations to sing at International Choir festivals in Europe, United States, South America, Philippines and China. After she retired , Junita decided to renovate the previous Kings Beach Backpacker Lodge to its former glory and combine it with the original Conifer Beach House to form a unified guest house, suitable for family visits, smaller tour groups and exclusive social events. Having travelled extensively abroad and in South Africa, Junita loves to assist her guests in planning tours, offering tips of places of interest in order to optimize their experience of the beautiful and diverse country.

Property info

Conifer Beach House is a hidden gem closely situated to the popular blue Flag Kings Beach, the beautiful promenade as well as the city's airport. The 15 beautifully renovated en-suite bedrooms of the two charming old world houses are all set apart and totally private with separate entrances and secure parking, which create the ideal layout for the current pandemic. The lush tropical trees create a special atmosphere with fairy-tale garden paths meandering through the property. All the rooms are stylishly decorated in contemporary fashion with walk- in showers and crisp white linen that compliments the original Oregon pine floors. The rooms vary in size and some offer self catering facilities Enjoy our specialty breakfasts in our enlarged dining room or outside on the patio, weather permitting. Conifer lends itself perfectly to accommodate smaller groups of people to stay together, with a private lounge/conference facility and also offers a lovely braai and pool area. An easy walk will take you to a variety of eateries and upmarket restaurants. Should you prefer to enjoy the special atmosphere at Conifer, we do offer lovely dinners, prepared by our very capable staff.

Neighborhood info

From Conifer Beach House, visitors will have safe and easy access to most amenities - • Spectacular beaches - we are right opposite Kings Beach (one street away) and the Promenade all along the beach front • Brookes Hill restaurant complex - a 5 minute drive away.10 minute safe walk South End historical Museum Nelson Mandela Art gallery • Easy access to Beach road -Marine Drive with scenic drive to Schoenmakerskop and Sardinia Bay • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University • Tours and Itineraries can be arranged on request. These include township tours, game drives to different game reserves, visits to the Oceanarium , The Donkin , City, Samrec Penguin sanctuary and more. • Humewood Golf course • Cape Receife Lighthouse and Nature Reserve • Top surfing beaches and fishing spots • Easy access to the city centre, large shopping centres and the N2 • The Airport is 8 minutes away • Addo Elephant Park (75km) • Taxi and bus points to University and city centre, 2 minutes walk away.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 06:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Conifer Beach House 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.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.