The Dondi Lodge

4.0 star property
Gqeberha guesthouse in Port Elizabeth Central with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
51 Parliament Street, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001
  • Donkin Reserve
    5 min walk
  • St George's Park
    8 min walk
  • Lemon Tree Interiors
    3 min walk
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    11 min drive

Room options

Luxury Suite (Single Occupancy)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Suite (Single Occupancy)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

The Dondi Lodge places you steps from No 7 Castle Hill Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Donkin Reserve. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This guest house has free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Other amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and tour/ticket assistance. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Port Elizabeth Central guest house include Horse Memorial and St George's Park.

What's nearby

  • St. George's Cricket Ground - 11 min walk
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 14 min walk
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 4 min drive
  • King's Beach - 5 min drive
  • Hobie Beach - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vovo Telo Bakery & Café Walmer - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Zanzibar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nolio Italian Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café Rouge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bain Street Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Dondi Lodge

Gqeberha guesthouse in Port Elizabeth Central with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A business centre and 2 meeting rooms are available. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities are also featured at The Dondi Lodge. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Dining venue
The Dondi Lodge offers 17 accommodations with free newspapers and a ceiling fan. Cable televisions are provided. This Gqeberha guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11:30 AM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 120

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 major credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa and Mastercard.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Dondi Lodge
Dondi Lodge Port Elizabeth
Dondi Port Elizabeth
The Dondi Lodge Gqeberha
The Dondi Lodge Guesthouse
The Dondi Lodge Guesthouse Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Dondi Lodge?

The Dondi Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Dondi Lodge?

Yep, The Dondi Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Dondi Lodge?

The closest beach to The Dondi Lodge is King's Beach (2.8 km).

Does The Dondi Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free English breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Dondi Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Dondi Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Dondi Lodge's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Dondi Lodge?

Check-in begins at 11:30 AM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Dondi Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Dondi Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

luca, lavena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bella struttura, quartiere cosi cosi
Struttura valida, comoda con il centro

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A simple hotel with a good location
The Dondi Lodge is a small, inexpensive hotel located near the train station and waterfront in Port Elizabeth. It's also easy accessible from the airport (approx 10 minutes drive by car or taxi). Unfortunately we were disappointed with the hotel. As we had booked a luxury suite we were quite surprised ending up in a very small, ordinary hotel room. An extra look at Hotels.com mentions all rooms as suites which is truly misleading. The only plus for the friendly breakfast staff serving a tasty meal.