The Dondi Lodge

4.0 star property
Gqeberha guesthouse in Port Elizabeth Central with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
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

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 neighborhood

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51 Parliament Street, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001

What's nearby

  • St. George's Cricket Ground - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • King's Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Hobie Beach - 12 min drive - 6.1 km

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

Upscale guesthouse located in Port Elizabeth Central
Take advantage of free English breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a business center at The Dondi Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 2 meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry services
Room features
All guestrooms at The Dondi Lodge offer perks such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free newspapers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Cable channels, ceiling fans, and phones

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)

Entertainment

  • Cable channels

More

  • Free 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 120

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 major credit cards

National rating

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

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

Is The Dondi Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Dondi Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Dondi Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at The Dondi Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does The Dondi Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 120 applies.

Where is The Dondi Lodge located?

Located in Port Elizabeth Central, this guesthouse is within a 5-minute walk of No 7 Castle Hill Museum and Donkin Reserve. Horse Memorial and St George's Park are also within 10 minutes.

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 traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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.