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First Avenue Guesthouse

3.5 star property
First Avenue Guesthouse provides a peaceful retreat just minutes from the airport, with a refreshing pool and easy access to nearby beaches

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Located near the airport, First Avenue Guesthouse offers a quiet escape with a pool and garden. Guests can browse the library, use WiFi in their rooms, or ask the concierge for local tips. The on-site bar serves drinks, and beach towels are available for beach trips.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services

Room options

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Double Rooms | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Rooms

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Rooms

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single rooms | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single rooms

  • Garden view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Summerstrand, a neighborhood in Gqeberha, First Avenue Guesthouse is near the airport and near a train station. Piet Retief Monument and Campanile are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Port Elizabeth Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. George's Cricket Ground or Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Water tubing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Gqeberha travel guide
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Map
3 1st Ave, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001

What's nearby

  • Hobie Beach
    Hobie Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bayworld
    Bayworld
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • King's Beach
    King's Beach
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Something Good Roadhouse
    16 min walk
  • La Kouzina
    18 min walk
  • Ginger
    4 min walk
  • Panarottis
    8 min walk
  • Primi Piatti
    18 min walk

About this property

First Avenue Guesthouse

Guesthouse located in Summerstrand
At First Avenue Guesthouse, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grills, free newspapers, and a porter/bellhop
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and beach towels
Room features
All guestrooms at First Avenue Guesthouse offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, free infant beds, and free extra beds
  • Kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 65 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • High chair
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 5:00 AM - 10:00 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from March 24 2026 to April 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Guestrooms
During renovations, the guesthouse will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 65 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Property is also known as

First Avenue Guesthouse Port Elizabeth
First Avenue Port Elizabeth
First Avenue
First Avenue Guesthouse Gqeberha
First Avenue Guesthouse Guesthouse
First Avenue Guesthouse Guesthouse Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

Does First Avenue Guesthouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is First Avenue Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at First Avenue Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at First Avenue Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does First Avenue Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is First Avenue Guesthouse located?

Located in Summerstrand, this beach guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Hobie Beach and Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling. Piet Retief Monument and Humewood Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

First Avenue Guesthouse Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room. Comfortable bed and good quality linen. Weston was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

IAIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent hotel, room was abit aged. Mattress felt cheap but on the other hand the hotel was reasonably priced and in a great location. That said, i WOULD book here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, spotless room. Walking distance to the beach, shopping and restaurants. Excellent breakfast. Great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jose Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wir sind gegen 19:30 angekommen und wurden reingelassen, war aber kein echter Empfang und wir waren ein bisschen verwirrend. Zimmer war ganz ok, nichts besonderes, aber sauber. Frühstück auch ganz in Ordnung, und Check-out schnell. Ort war auch ok, nah an der Küste.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sune

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Vår lägenhet var jätte stor med ett stort allrum , 4 sovrum, 2 kök , relaxrum och ute grill. Stora grön ytor och en relativt hygglig pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vote of excellence

Place was exceptionally clean. Staff had been friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ideal place for work or holiday trip

Spent a lovely 10 nights at First Ave Guesthouse and enjoyed essentially everything about the time. The staff were friendly, the room was nice, the breakfast was great and the location perfect. By the end, it almost felt like home.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely large guest house with rooms attached to the main building as well as in annexes. A very well kept pool area. The room was spacious and light with a shared verandah as well as a fully equipped small kitchen area with microwave and fridge. Excellent Manager and staff with a good selection of both hot and cold food for breakfast served in a lovely breakfast area overlooking the pool. There is an honesty bar and snacks available throughout the day. Close to the seafront and walkable to bars and resaurants. Would definitely return
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boa guesthouse

Guesthouse com boa localização, quarto confortável e café da manhã muito bom. O único inconveniente é que na reserva dizia que tinha ventilador no quarto, mas chegando lá não havia nada.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful, in particularWeston, nothing was too much trouble. Convenient area for day safaris and sea cruise.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good B&B with friendly staff, good breakfast and short walk to many good restaurants and bars, would book again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Excellent accommodation, the staff were very attentive and friendly. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendliest Guesthouse you can imagine

Expetionally friendly and comfortable guesthouse, including an excellent breakfast freshly prepared to order plus fresh fruits, cereals etc. Weston and the other team members are really caring for the wellbeing of the guests, from reception, information on anything you can imagine, organising transport, taking care of laundry and printing, and even getting up at 5 in the morning to ensure the arranged transfer works. Location is great for the beach and the Boardwalk complex, while beeing very calm. Rooms are spacious and clean with very comfortable beds. Highly recomended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Thuy Linh

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keoagile

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan Gray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gavriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018