Holiday Stays

The Haven Hotel

Hotel Gqiba · Eastern Cape

About

The Haven Hotel is a 103-year-old accommodation within South Africa's Wild Coast, comprising 25 cottages for 80 guests with hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching.

Accommodation

25 cottages in three styles: sea-facing with 6 double and 1 single room; garden with 6 double rooms and 5 Xhosa rondavels; rustic with 4 rondavels and a long cottage of 5 rooms. All feature en-suite bathrooms. No air conditioning or TVs in rooms.

Facilities

Bar with wines and single malts. Dining room serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Chef prepares fresh local cuisine and guests' catches. Lunch packs available. Billiards and darts. 9-hole golf course. Beach 200m away.

Location & Surroundings

At the Mbashe River mouth within Cwebe/Dwesa Nature Reserves on the Wild Coast, with beach 200m away. The area supports 290 bird species, coastal forests, mangrove estuaries, and Marine Protected Area recreational fishing zones.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed

Rooms

Sea Facing Cottage

Sea-facing en-suite cottages located 30–80 metres from the main building with ocean views. Seven units total: six double-roomed and one single-roomed. Double rooms feature a king-size bed or twin sing

King x 1
From
R1,120

Camping

Camping accommodation available at the property.

From
R350

King Room En-suite: Sea Facing

This comfy sea-facing room features a king-size bed, tea and coffee station, bar fridge, microwave, and desk. The en-suite bathroom includes both a bath and a shower, offering convenience and relaxati

King x 1
From
R2,440

Twin Room En-suite: Sea Facing

Comfortable room with twin beds and an en-suite bathroom featuring both bath and shower. Enjoy sea views, a tea and coffee station, bar fridge, microwave, and a desk for added convenience and comfort.

Twin x 2
From
R2,440

Queen Room En-suite: Garden Cottage

This cosy one-bedroom cottage features a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with both bath and shower. Enjoy a tea and coffee station, work desk, and private patio with a dining table and chairs.

Queen x 1
From
R2,340

Twin Room En-suite: Garden Cottage

This cosy one-bedroom cottage features twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a bath/shower overhead. Enjoy a tea and coffee station, a work desk, a kitchenette with a 2-burner gas hob, and a private

Twin x 2
From
R2,340

Garden Cottage En-suite

This cosy Garden Cottage features a double and single bed, along with an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath and shower combination. Guests can enjoy coffee and tea facilities, tranquil garden views,

Double x 1 Single x 1
From
R2,000

Location

Address

Cwebe/Dwesa Nature Reserves, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape

Gqiba Guide →
Sleeps 80

Features

Self-catering Option Available Full Board Meal Plan Available Camping Available Located Within Cwebe/dwesa Nature Reserves Sea-facing Cottages With Ocean Views En-suite Cottages Family-friendly With Babysitting Services Whale And Dolphin Watching From Verandah Historic Property Established 1922 Access To 290 Recorded Bird Species Annual Events Hosted On-site

Activities

Hiking Swimming Bird Watching Fishing Golf Horse Riding Mountain Biking Snorkeling Tennis Canoeing Tree Spotting 4x4ing Off-road Motor Biking

Amenities

Swimming Pool Restaurant Bar Games Room 9-hole Golf Course Airstrip Billiards Table Communal Tv Lounge Slippery Slide

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