As the name suggests, The Lookout Guest House is perched high on a hill overlooking the picturesque town of Port Alfred, commanding panoramic views of the sea, the Kowie River, Royal Alfred Marina, and the colourful small boat harbour.
Situated midway between Port Elizabeth and East London on the scenic R72, Port Alfred is the perfect base from which to explore South Africa’s Sunshine Coast and the historic Frontier Country.
The owner- managed guesthouse offers friendly, relaxed and homely hospitality and your hosts Rod and Angela Farthing will ensure that all your needs and comforts are met. The Lookout is very close to the town and all amenities and there are many good restaurants in the vicinity. Port Alfred's pristine beaches are only 3 minutes away.
The Lookout Experience
With seven spacious accommodation units, all equipped with fitted kitchenettes and BBQ/braai facilities, The Lookout Guest House ensures that you have a home away from home experience in the heart of Port Alfred.
Discover the Sunshine Coast
Located in the heart of Port Alfred, The Lookout Guest House invites you to discover the gems of the Sunshine Coast. Take a stroll down Kelly's Beach or a historical tour at Kowie History Museum or watch Southern Right Whales froclicking on our coastline.
Attractions
Port Alfred has much to offer. Lovely coffee shops, restaurants and crafty places. Visit Bathurst for the day, for a lovely day out. Full of arts and crafts and the Famous Pig and Whistle pub and much more.
We're Rated on TripAdvisor
Find out why more than 70 guests have rates us Excellent on the world's biggest travel website. As an owner-run property, we take hospitality seriously, and will ensure that all your needs and comforts are met.
Guest Reviews
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Hospitality at its finest.
When I have gone away and stayed at a hotel or a B&B, I always refer to my place of stay as, "my room". Upon staying at The Lookout, I realised that "my room" is not appropriate. Instead, I had to refer to it as "home." The rooms are cozy and extremely comforting. The staff reinforces that sense of homeliness and they exude politeness. The breakfasts are amazing and... Read this review
Jamie Schoeman
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Fantastic stay!
My stay at the Lookout guesthouse was beyond great. The rooms were amazing and worked well for my electric wheelchair. The unit that we stayed in was beyond spacious enough for the movement of my wheelchair, this made everything comfortable. The bathrooms were wide enough to allow space for bathroom use, the bedrooms were well spaced out as well as the unit was one level to allow ease of... Read this review
Moodie 97
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The best B+B in town
If you are wanting to stay at the best B+B in Port Alfred, The Lookout is where you need to go. The food is on another level, the accommodation, service and most of all the views are just incredible!!! We will always go back to The Lookout, it is quite simply better than any other.
StanChubb
Johannesburg
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A Lovely Christmas Stay
We met up with our family the Lookout Guesthouse for Christmas in PA and had a most wonderful time. We made use of the bar and entertainment area for Christmas lunch and enjoyed the pool, the good weather and beautiful sea views. There was plenty of space to gather round and open presents and the well-stocked kitchens ensured we had everything we needed to make a big family meal.... Read this review
Milkaberry-27
Durban
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