The Palace Guest House

Eastern Cape



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Known for
african-themed dining near Summerstrand beach
Local tip
The beach is approximately 120 metres from the guesthouse, making it a practical choice for a stay focused on coastal access.

The Palace Guest House is a guesthouse in Summerstrand, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, positioned approximately 120 metres from the white sandy beach. Its setting suits travellers looking for accommodation close to the coast, with the convenience of a residential seaside area and easy access to the beach.

The guesthouse has an African-themed dining area where a full English and Continental breakfast is served each morning. The dining space opens onto a terrace overlooking the swimming pool, while a rustic thatched lapa provides an additional communal area. Together, these spaces give the property a relaxed outdoor character centred on breakfast, poolside time and informal gatherings.

Accommodation includes a honeymoon suite, a luxury suite with a lounge, seven en-suite double rooms and two en-suite family units. Each family unit has a main bedroom with a queen bed and a second room with two single beds, making the layout suitable for family stays. A self-catering unit is also available and is arranged through the office.

Room amenities include coffee and tea-making facilities, a fridge, microwave, DSTV and wireless internet. Air conditioning is available in the honeymoon rooms and the self-catering unit. The property follows a non-smoking policy and provides secure parking, laundry services at an additional fee, communal braai facilities and credit card facilities.

The Palace Guest House works for couples seeking honeymoon accommodation, families requiring separate sleeping areas and visitors who want a beach-oriented base in Summerstrand. Breakfast is the main dining offering, while the self-catering unit provides an alternative for stays that require in-room meal preparation. The pool, terrace and lapa add outdoor spaces for relaxing between outings.

Check-in is available from 14:00 to 21:00, with check-out by 10:00. Reservations can be made through the guesthouse's online booking facility or by contacting the property directly. The address is 1 Brighton Drive, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, 6001.

Frequently Asked Questions

The guesthouse suits couples, families and visitors seeking accommodation close to the Summerstrand beach.
A full English and Continental breakfast is served each morning.
Breakfast is served between 07:00 and 10:00.
It is located at 1 Brighton Drive in Summerstrand, Gqeberha.
Reservations can be made through the guesthouse's online booking facility or by contacting the property directly.
A self-catering unit is available and must be booked through the guesthouse office.
The two family units each have a main bedroom with a queen bed and a second room with two single beds.
Dietary requirements should be confirmed directly with the guesthouse when making a reservation.
The property has a terrace overlooking the swimming pool and a thatched lapa for communal outdoor use.
Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and check-out is by 10:00.

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