Riverfront Homestay | Hostel in Port Elizabeth

8.2 (86 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   15 Bedrooms  14 Bathrooms  30 Guests
Nelson Mandela Bay Hostel | Riverfront Homestay

15 Bedroom Hostel in Nelson Mandela Bay, Port Elizabeth

Riverfront Homestay features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and water sports facilities in Port Elizabeth. Located around 10 miles from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, the hostel with free WiFi is also 12 miles away from Port Elizabeth Golf Club. The property provides a shared kitchen, room service and organizing tours for guests. Some rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a dishwasher and an oven. The hostel has a grill. Little Walmer Golf Club is 13 miles from Riverfront Homestay, while The Boardwalk is 14 miles away. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 14 miles from the property.

Riverfront Homestay is located in Port Elizabeth.

This 15 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: View, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 86 reviews with the average score of 8.2 . Coming to Port Elizabeth and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 15 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Port Elizabeth. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Riverfront Homestay in Port Elizabeth is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Riverfront Homestay”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
  • Street parking
  • Free parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
Activities
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Back massage
  • Bowling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Racquetball
  • Cooking class
  • Windsurfing
  • Hiking
  • Live music/Performance
  • Foot massage
  • Walking tours
  • Fishing
  • Neck massage
  • Canoeing
  • Massage
  • Hand massage
  • Movie nights
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Full-body massage
  • Tour or class about local culture
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pet friendly
  • Family rooms
  • Designated smoking area
Guest Services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Packed lunches
  • Tour desk
  • Shuttle service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Ironing service
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and free.

Please inform 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, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions, dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.47
Location:
8.48
Staff:
8.98
Facilities:
7.87
Comfort:
8.15
Cleanliness:
7.97
Dimple
Dec 9, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Surprisingly tranquil,peaceful and just a stopover to do absolutely nothing but to sit at the riverfront and relax.
Negative: It was the first time using a communal kitchen so I had to get used to that.didnt know that it was a backpackers.
Summary: Quiet,peaceful,friendly host and a little out of way. Was under the impression it was a chalet.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Lockers, Ironing facilities, Reading light, Trash cans, Fan, Carpeted, Private entrance, Privacy curtain

Outdoors

Patio, Barbecue, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Inner courtyard view, Garden view

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Drying rack for clothing

Layout

Window
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 24 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Fireplace

General

Lockers, Ironing facilities, Reading light, Trash cans, Fan, Carpeted, Private entrance, Privacy curtain

Outdoors

Patio, Barbecue, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

View

View, River view, Garden view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Drying rack for clothing

Layout

Window
Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 16 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double or Twin Room

Bathroom

Shower, Shared bathroom, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Towels, Bathtub, Toilet paper

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Ironing facilities, Reading light, Trash cans, Fan, Carpeted, Private entrance, Privacy curtain

Outdoors

Patio, Barbecue, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Drying rack for clothing

Layout

Window
Two-Bedroom Chalet
Room Type: Chalet
Room Size: 95 m2
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 King bed(s) Bed
Two-Bedroom Chalet

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

Kitchen

Kitchen, Dining table, Stovetop, Toaster, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Oven, Microwave, Cleaning products, Dishwasher, Kitchenware

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa

General

Ironing facilities, Reading light, Trash cans, Fan, Carpeted, Private entrance, Privacy curtain

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Barbecue, Terrace, Patio

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Inner courtyard view, Garden view

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Drying rack for clothing

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children, Board games/puzzles
Vacation Home
Room Type: Vacation Home
1 Sofa bed Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Vacation Home

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Towels, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

Outdoors

Patio, Barbecue, Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Kitchen

Kitchen, Dining table, Stovetop, Toaster, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Oven, Microwave, Cleaning products, Wine glasses, Dishwasher, Kitchenware

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa, Fireplace

General

Ironing facilities, Reading light, Trash cans, Fan, Carpeted, Private entrance, Privacy curtain

View

Inner courtyard view, View, River view, Garden view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room Amenities

Adapter, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Sofa bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children, Board games/puzzles

Layout

Window
Apartment - Ground Floor
Room Type: Apartment
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Apartment - Ground Floor

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

Outdoors

Patio, Barbecue, Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Outdoor dining area

Kitchen

Kitchen, Dining table, Stovetop, Toaster, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Oven, Microwave, Cleaning products, Wine glasses, Kitchenware

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk, Sofa, Fireplace

General

Ironing facilities, Reading light, Trash cans, Fan, Carpeted, Private entrance, Privacy curtain

View

Inner courtyard view, View, River view, Garden view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Adapter, Socket near the bed, Drying rack for clothing, Clothes rack, Sofa bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Books, DVDs or music for children, Board games/puzzles
Junior Suite with Balcony
Room Type: Suite
1 King bed(s) Bed
Junior Suite with Balcony

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Toilet, Body soap, Towels, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper

Outdoors

Patio, Barbecue, Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Ironing facilities, Reading light, Trash cans, Fan, Carpeted, Private entrance, Privacy curtain

View

View, River view, Garden view

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Cleaning products

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack, Adapter, Drying rack for clothing
Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
Room Type: Twin/Double
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double or Twin Room with Bathroom

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Bathtub, Toilet paper
Deluxe Double Room with Shower
Room Type: Double
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Toilet paper
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