The Windermere is a new stylish boutique hotel set in the coastal South African city of Port Elizabeth. Situated in the prestigious suburb of Humewood it is only a short walk from the city's beautiful beaches, Mc Arthur's Pools, and some of the city's finest restaurants. The famous links at Humewood Golf Club is a mere 5 minute drive and the airport only 4 km away.

For centuries the protected bays on the African coastline have provided shelter and rest for the explorers, traders and adventurers who rounded the Cape en route to the riches of the Orient, time has moved on and as we boldly face the challenges of a new millennium and an African Renaissance these historic ports are as evocative and attractive as ever to the discerning modern traveler who demands exceptional service and quality.

Designed with elements of contempory chic and decorated with custom made fittings and furniture, the eight large luxury bedrooms provide spacious sitting areas, mini bars ,satellite TV, DVD, air conditioning and heating, safes and a dedicated IT port (the entire hotel is also wireless compatible). Enjoy breakfast al fresco in the courtyard or indoors, a room service menu is available for light lunches and dinners, however most guests enjoy the luxury of choice and ask for a reservation at some of the city’s top restaurants- some within walking distance.

The defining features of the hotel are its large, luxurious bed rooms, trendy bar and courtyard (cosseting one away from the busy outside world) thus The Windermere brings to the city of Port Elizabeth a new sense of style and occasion! Set in one of the city’s most prestigious locations being a short walk from the beach, McArthurs pools and some top beachfront restaurants and the Boardwalk complex. The famous links at Humewood Golf Course (This historic course being the only true links course in S.Africa) is only 5 minutes away and the airport is only 4km away making The Windermere the ideal starting or end point to the “Garden Route” and the perfect springboard to the Eastern Cape’s great malaria free game destinations including Addo & Kwandwe.

Apart from the many aquatic/marine activities (scuba diving, kite boarding, wind surfing, surfing, yachting, angling), there are various other activities available, all of which can be booked by the hotel, these include golf – city and township tours (Port Elizabeth was the landing place of the British settlers of 1820, as well as being at the crucible of the Anti Apartheid movement, so there are many significant historical sites) , marine safari to the bird island group as well as day safaris to various game reserves including Addo, Schotia , Pumba, Kwantu & Amakhala (all within an easy 1hr drive).

A great day out in the country ( only available to guests of The Windermere) is a game drive into Addo Elephant National Park followed by lunch at the exclusive Elephant House in the Sundays River valley.

Directions:

Directions to the Windermere from Cape Town: As you enter Port Elizabeth on the N2 from the Cape Town side take the Cape Road off ramp. Continue all the way down Cape Road, past Greenacres hospital etc, at the Rink St intersection Cape Rd becomes Russell Rd. Continue down Russell Rd, cross Govan Mbeki Ave onto M4 highway (Direction Humewood/ Summerstrand). Continue along M4 past harbour (on your left), and past Kings Beach until you see McDonalds sign, turn right into La Roche Drive (immediately before McDonalds) and then 1st right again into Humewood Road. The Windermere Hotel is 35 Humewood Road (Cnr Humewood Rd & Sprayview Rd)

Directions from the airport to Windermere Hotel: The Windermere is an easy 4km from the airport: Exiting the airport take a right turn onto the M11 (Allister Miller Drive) follow the Humewood / Summerstrand signs. Continue on the M11 (Alistair Millar), which becomes La Roche Drive; continue down La Roche drive towards the sea until almost the end McDonalds and Holiday Inn clearly visible on the right hand side. Turn left into Humewood Road. The Windermere is no. 35 Humewood Rd (corner Humewood Rd and Sprayview Rd).

From Colchester(side) to the Windermere Hotel: Enter Port Elizabeth on the N2, which becomes the Settlers Freeway (M4). Take the Humewood/Summerstrand off ramp(M4) as indicated on the Signs on the road. Continue along the coast, past the harbour in the direction of Humewood/Summerstrand (M4). You will pass the Paxton Hotel on your right, then Kings Beach on the left start looking out for Mac Donald?s/Holiday Inn on your right hand side. At this Robot you will turn Right into La Roche Drive and then again right into Humewood Road. We are situated at number 35 Humewood Road, on the corner of Humewood Road and Sprayview Avenue