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Margate Place Guest House: Guest Reviews

5 Margate Street (cnr. 6th Ave) | Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth 6001, South Africa
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Margate Place Guest House
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
“Excellent stop-off in PE”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

We were warmly welcomed by Debbie at the start of our trip to SA with an early check-in at Margate Place after two long flights.
Our room was more like a suite with a separate sitting room, kitchen, WC and bathroom and we could easily have self catered for a longer stay. Excellent breakfasts and helpful guidance on what to see locally.
Walking distance to the board-walk complex, restaurants and a beautiful beach.
The SAMREC penguin sanctuary at Cape Recife is well worth a visit as is the Donkin trail.
Best value B&B stay on our trip.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“go no further if visiting pe”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011

great location, walking distance to pubs and restaurants and beachfront.

safe, secure, clean, spacious.

You can judge a place on its towels! These were big, new and fluffy.

Breakfast excellent and management and staff vey welcoming and friendly, nothing too much trouble.

Room Tip: no 7, outside patio and own braai
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Warmly welcomed, good location, helpful staff and great breakfasts..”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2011
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Travelled with our daughter for IRONMAN 2011. Thank you for our wonderful stay at Margate Place Guest House. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and fully equipted. We had our own little deck and it was totally secure and private. The location was perfect and we were able to walk everywhere we needed to be. Thank you for the lift to the airport..
Another time we would request a ground floor room as carrying bikes and gear up stairs was difficult and also the ironman competitors legs were a bit sore for climbing stairs for a day or two following event....

Room Tip: Request ground floor room if an ironman competitor
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  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Seattle, Washington
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Very well run guest house”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2011

Pros:
- Run quite efficiently, with friendly staff.
- Breakfasts were the best I had at any B&B on my trip.
- Room was clean and well appointed.
- Within walking distance of Boardwalk complex of entertainment and restaurants.

Cons:
- Would be nice if the Wi-Fi was free.
- If you bus in, you'll find this location more difficult to get to.

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled solo
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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“Warm and welcoming”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2010

Spent a week at the Margate late October 2010 and enjoyed every minute of it. The staff were very welcoming, polite and friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. The rooms were all spotless and homely. I would definitely stay there again. Thanks to all for making our stay a memorable one.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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5 Margate Street (cnr. 6th Ave) | Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth 6001, South Africa
Price range (per night):* S$58

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