Offering garden views, Stephan's Guest House in Port Shepstone features accommodation, water sports facilities, pool with a view, a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The guest house provides guests with a patio, river views, a seating area, satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave and a fridge, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. Some units feature a terrace and/or a balcony with sea views and outdoor furniture. At the guest house, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available every morning at the guest house. There is a snack bar, and a grocery delivery service and packed lunches are also available upon request. A car rental service is available at Stephan's Guest House. Umtentweni Public Beach is 1.6 km from the accommodation, while Port Shepstone Beach is 2.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Margate, 22 km from Stephan's Guest House, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Port Shepstone
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  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was more like an apartment, it is massive. Excellent breakfast, nice location and safe. Swimming pool. Nice views out to sea. Helpful host. Easy drive to shops and good restaurant.
  • M
    Maika
    South Africa South Africa
    efficient and practical just what I needed for the work purpose - but still felt like a holiday in the beautiful setting with friendly service
  • John
    South Africa South Africa
    Exceptionally clean, very comfortable, and excellent breakfast. Stephan is a very good host. First impressions were that the room was slightly spartan, but once we settled in, we realized it provided totally for ones needs in an uncluttered way -...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 82 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Stephan is from Germany but has made South Africa his new home 11 years ago. Stephan love South Africa and its people. Needless to say The Guest house is run with typical German efficiency and attention to detail but with the added advantage of friendly staff that absolutely treats every guest as a very special friend. It is interesting to note that Stephan's Guest House was built by Stephan himself.

Property information

Situated on the mountain side, overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Umzimkulu River Mouth and Port Shepstone and its golf course, Stephan's Guest House is minutes away from restaurants, shopping centers and the Port Shepstone Golf Club Stephans Guest House consists of 9 en suite rooms, 8 of them with sea views. All of them feature a spacious open plan living and dining area and have a private terrace, patio to enjoy the beautiful view. A delicious home cooked breakfast is part of the package! There is a shared outdoor entertainment area with a pool, BBQ facilities and plenty outdoor seating areas to enjoy our wonderful climate. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Stephan's uest House is owner managed (yes it's Stephan), who can assist you with restaurant bookings, tours and excursions and other recommendations. We have 3 luxury vehicles that can be rented by our guests. The guest house is a 90-minute drive from Durban International Airport. Stephan's Guest House is centrally situated for business and holiday stays.

Neighbourhood information

Port Shepstone is situated on the mouth of the largest river on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, the Mzimkulu River (the great home of all rivers). 120 kilometres (75 mi) south of Durban, it is the administrative, educational and commercial centre for southern Natal. Port Shepstone was founded in 1867 when marble was discovered nearby and is named after Sir Theophilus Shepstone of the Natal government of the 1880s. William Bazley built a harbour and the first coaster entered the harbour on the May 8, 1880. In 1882 a party of 246 Norwegian immigrants settled here and played a large part in the development of the area. After the opening of the railway to Durban in 1901 the harbour fell in disuse and eventually the river silted up again making it impossible to use. The 27,000 candela lighthouse still stands at the mouth of the Mzimkulu River.

Languages spoken

German,English,Xhosa,Zulu

Property surroundings

Facilities of Stephan's Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • River view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Fax
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
Languages spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Stephan's Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 06:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Stephan's Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Stephan's Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Stephan's Guest House

  • Stephan's Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Water sport facilities on site
    • Swimming Pool

  • Check-in at Stephan's Guest House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at Stephan's Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Stephan's Guest House is 1.2 miles from the centre of Port Shepstone. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Stephan's Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Guests staying at Stephan's Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Buffet