From
$69 / night
Total guests, Nights

Hoylake Inn – Home 3380406 B&B

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 10 sleeps
  • 1 night min stay

Key Info

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Swimming pool
  • Ask about children
  • Air conditioning
  • Ask about pets

Description from owner

Description

On the crest of upmarket Bunkers Hill, with its beautiful view of the beachfront, lies Hoylake Inn.

We aim to make your stay as peaceful, safe and comfortable as possible. Our Guest House property is large, rooms are well equipped, and guests have use of the guest entertainment area: breakfast room; bar; outdoor guest barbeque and verandah.

Each themed, double or twin bedroom has en-suite bathroom, DSTV (cable TV), fridge, kettle and tea/coffee making facilities. Units have equipped kitchenettes with sink unit, fridge, microwave, toaster etc for self-catering options.

Safe, off-street parking is provided for vehicles. Each guest receives their own set of keys and a gate control, so they may come & go at their leisure.

Centrally situated close to the beachfront, CBD, Berea & Vincent business centres, EL Golf Course, Buffalo Park and Nahoon Beach, Eastern Beach and Orient beach.

Full English breakfast is served each morning from our breakfast room with its unsurpassed view. Dinner can also be arranged.

We also pride ourselves on our eco-friendly approach, thanks to our wind-turbine that saves us 50% electricity.

As resident owners, our hands-on approach ensures our satisfied guests return time and again.

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Bed & bathroom

  • 4 Full baths

Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: $50.00
Smoking
Please contact the owner

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.

8 weeks before

25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

Laura W.
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
28 Feb 2024
Years listed:
11
Based in:
South Africa
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

This property is hosted by a private host (consumer) and not a business. Bookings of their property may not be covered by EU or UK consumer protection laws. However, the Tripadvisor Rentals companies will provide you with the same customer service as with any other stay.

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Reviews

Very Good
6 reviews

Excellent
3
Very Good
1
Average
1
Poor
0
Terrible
1

“Bad Attitude towards clients very disrespectful management/owners”

Reviewed 29 Dec 2021

Owners/management disrespectful, holds clients in suspicion for no reason, rotten approach telling clients they speak nonsense when raise concerns about ill-treatment they experience in their hands. b… More

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“Mnr”

Reviewed 30 Apr 2018

What a nice stay !! Thanks our stay couldn’t have been more pleasant Thanx a lot (you are a great team) From the 1% bikers Even your coffee was great

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“Great spot; gracious owners”

Reviewed 12 Nov 2015

We stayed only one night at Hoylake Inn but enjoyed it very much. The owner, Laura, was friendly and informative, and the room, which included a mini-kitchen, was immaculate and beautifully decorated… More

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Response from the owner Thanks so much, Erica, for your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed your short stay with us and wish you all the best in your move back home. Please tell your friends about our homely guest house, and we hope to see you again if you pass this way. Warmest regards, Laura and Hoylake Inn staff

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Beautifully located”

Reviewed 4 Sep 2015

The bed and breakfast is located very conveniently to the beach , the city area and the convention centre. At present there are fairly dramatic renovations taking place. The owner is very attentive an… More

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Response from the owner Dear Virginia and David Thank you for your response and your comments. We do apologize for any inconvenience caused by the renovation work. Unfortunately it is the only way we can maintain our high standards. We are sure that, when next you vist, we will be able to make you completely comfortable.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“clean tidy good value”

Reviewed 11 Apr 2014

Loverly couple nice and quiet and close to good shopping and restaurants .Owners very helpful with any requests

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Response from the owner Thanks so much, Ross It was lovely to have you, Marg and Alison to stay. We hope to see you on your next visit to SA. Warm regards Laura and Kim Hoylake Inn

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Excellent facility”

Reviewed 26 Mar 2013

"Excellent facility and met all my requirements for a business stay. I will definitely make use of Hoylake whenever I stay over in East London."

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Laura (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Laura (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Laura (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Laura the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Laura (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Laura (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Laura (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

How do I know my booking is safe?

To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.

Find out more about booking safely.

How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Laura (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Laura (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Laura (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my booking?

You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Laura (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Laura (the owner) a message.

If Laura (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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