Fodor's Expert Review Forest Hall Guesthouse

Located in the leafy and affluent suburb of Walmer, just a 5- to 10-minute drive from the airport, this friendly family-owned guesthouse is a charming place to pause and recuperate for a night or two before traveling on from Gqeberha. Set around a pretty Victorian-era colonial farmhouse, many of the rooms are in former stables and outbuildings with original exposed beams, while some are in the neighboring house. The grounds comprise lush communal gardens, two pools, tennis court, a braai (barbecue) area, and even a trampoline. If you're staying for a bit longer, you can borrow mountain bikes and golf clubs (the nine-hole Walmer Golf Club, aka "Little Walmer" is right across the road) free of charge. Rooms are large and cozy, with lush carpets and incredibly spacious showers. Luxury rooms also have bathtubs, and all rooms have kitchenettes. The walls feature artworks painted by the owner. If you want the pick of the rooms, ask for "Terrace," which has a handsome, masculine look, or "Cobblestones" which is just so pretty. There's also a three-bedroom "Attic Unit" with full self-catering facilities.