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The Spinning Reel
The Spinning Reel
The Spinning Reel
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Accommodation options include secluded self-catering beach cottages, exquisite chalets with breathtaking sea views, as well as bed and breakfast accommodations overlooking the beach. All our beach cottages and log cabins have been strategically placed among the natural dune vegetation to ensure each unit's privacy. With no roads between Spinning Reel and the beach, the cottages and cabins are literally a stone's throw from the beach.
Let your hair down, feel the beach sand between your toes, listen to the soothing sounds of the breaking waves, watch the whales go by, and relax.
For the more energetic, there is a tennis court, or you can enjoy a jog on the beach or on the quiet rural roads, or hire a boat and head up the river. The Royal Port Alfred Golf Course is nearby.
Accommodation options include secluded self-catering beach cottages, exquisite chalets with breathtaking sea views, as well as bed and breakfast accommodations overlooking the beach. All our beach cottages and log cabins have been strategically placed among the natural dune vegetation to ensure each unit's privacy. With no roads between Spinning Reel and the beach, the cottages and cabins are literally a stone's throw from the beach.
Let your hair down, feel the beach sand between your toes, listen to the soothing sounds of the breaking waves, watch the whales go by, and relax.
For the more energetic, there is a tennis court, or you can enjoy a jog on the beach or on the quiet rural roads, or hire a boat and head up the river. The Royal Port Alfred Golf Course is nearby.
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Reviews (39)
39 guests' feedbackSimple, neat and comfortable with basic equipment to take care of needs. Can easily walk through to the beach, cottages are private and the place is quiet and peaceful.
Very comfortable and relaxing.
Incredibly nice stay, owners wonderful people, very helpful. Ollie, their dog, also came to visit often, which made our visit extra special.
Very nice and comfortable.
Friendly reception, very neat and clean with a beautiful sea view.
Accommodation was comfortable with all the needed requirements and views was spectacular.
Beautiful location and stunning sea views and beach access within a short walk down the pathway on the property. Accommodation is more than sufficient and is provided as advertised. We had a wonderful stay and look forward to returning!
We enjoyed it, but for self-catering and a bigger group is it not well equipped.
Friendly staff who help where they can. The view is beautiful over the sea. A pleasure to wake up with the sound of waves in your ears.
We had a wonderful stay at The Spinning Reel. The location is stunning, the house was perfectly appointed, clean and beautiful. Our weather was bad and the TV/Netflix didn't work properly, but that could also be due to loadshedding (stage 6).
We loved our stay at The Spinning Reel. We received a warm welcome. The place was clean and the sea view is stunning.
It was just what we needed time away with no distractions.
Just 50 steps and you are on the beach. Very private. Everything is in working order and clean. Will definitely go again.
We were upgraded to the wooden chalet at no extra cost and this chalet has wonderful views of the sea over the treetops. No monkeys also adds to laving your windows open at night.
Appreciated the service, especially since we arrived way past check-in time but still received the best service.
The location is great, just a stone's throw from the beach. The property is fenced and secure. Each house/chalet is private and you don't see your neighbours. The beach is safe and quiet. We could walk for hours on the deserted beach and see no one. The swimming beach is a short walk with lifeguards in season. The wooden chalet is without luxuries, but clean with the basic necessities. Take your own gas stove and emergency lights with you for loadshedding. We had problems with the drainage, but the owners attended to it. They make use of rainwater in tanks. There is no washing machine and we had to use the laundry service in town. We were 5 adults and after a while the space got a bit cramped. One climbs wooden steps to the chalet and older people or a family with small children should bear this in mind.
See stars.
Love this place, it's great.
We stayed in unit D, it had an amazing ocean view and felt completely private and closed off from the rest of the world. Exactly what we wanted. And all the local shops were about 5min drive away.
Enjoyed being so close to the beach, the view and the privacy that was created.
Breathtaking sea view, extremely safe.
The house is very comfortable and there was everything we needed to enjoy the 3 days there together. The place needs some attention. The shower head needs to be replaced. The kitchen and especially the stove need a good cleaning (deep clean).
The accommodation was clean and neat with all that is required. It is peaceful and secure. Adequate parking.
The location is very special, quiet and beautiful. Everything you need is there, nothing fancy, but everything is clean and tidy.
We had a most enjoyable stay in the beautiful and very peaceful surrounds, thank you!
Kim, Steve and staff went out of their way to make our stay very comfortable.
We spent four wonderful and peaceful nights in their Vermont style chalet. The chalet was clean and tidy and equipped with everything one might need. The place has the most beautiful sea views and is located on the beach. Can definitely recommend The Spinning Reel and would stay there again myself. The hostess, Kim, is very friendly and offered her help if we needed anything or wanted to know anything about the area.
It had been very peaceful and when I had a question the lady was immediately there to help.
Spinning Reel was clean and neat with everything provided. Beautiful ocean views and walks. I had a fantastic weekend at The Spinning Reel.
Nice central. Sea is a stone's throw away and the accommodation is far enough to enjoy the busy festive season in privacy or close enough to share in it.
Peaceful, quiet, safe, close to the seaside.
Really enjoyed everything, especially the location of the unit which was very close to the sea.
We truly enjoyed our short stay, we wished it didn't end. What a beautiful place! Truly a home away from our rushed lives. Thank you so much.
Good accommodation. Clean and neat. Wonderful location. Really enjoyed the accommodation. Thanks for the good service.
Our stay was pleasant, but the weather a bit funny. I love a place where I can see the ocean. Watch the whales and dolphins come by.
Had some trouble with the gas water heater, but everything necessary was included. Would have liked a potjiekos pot, otherwise truly value for money, especially for people with small children.
I like the sea view from the place. The beach is beautiful and clean. Easy walking distance from accommodation.
Price-wise, a reasonable place to stay for short periods. However, we will not stay there for more than a few days.
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We do not take bookings on a Sunday.All bookings are subject to confirmed availability at the time of confirmation.
In the B&B Rooms only, an optional continental breakfast is available by prior arrangement at R 35 per person.
Guests need to bring their own towels, tea towels, toiletries, cleaning materials, toilet paper and matches.
Additional servicing can be organised, for your own account.
Beach Cottages
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Each Beach Cottage accommodates 4 guests. Bedroom 1 is furnished with a double, and bedroom 2 is furnished with 1 bunk bed. The bathroom is fitted with a toilet, bath, and wash basin. The equipped kitchen consists of a stove, microwave, oven, kettle, and toaster with crockery and cutlery. There is a living area with comfy couches for relaxing, as well as 2 single beds. Other in-room facilities include a TV with selected DStv channels.
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In the B&B Rooms only, an optional continental breakfast is available by prior arrangement at R 35 per person.
Guests need to bring their own towels, tea towels, toiletries, cleaning materials, toilet paper and matches.
Additional servicing can be organised, for your own account.
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Each Beach Cottage accommodates 4 guests. Bedroom 1 is furnished with a double, and bedroom 2 is furnished with 1 bunk bed. The bathroom is fitted with a toilet, bath, and wash basin. The equipped kitchen consists of a stove, microwave, oven, kettle, and toaster with crockery and cutlery. There is a living area with comfy couches for relaxing, as well as 2 single beds. Other in-room facilities include a TV with selected DStv channels.
Log Chalet
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The Log Chalet is 75 m from the beach and comprises 3 bedrooms. Bedroom one is furnished with a double bed, the second and thrid bedroom comprises 2 single beds in each. Each bathroom is fitted with a toilet, washbasin and a shower. The unit offers a cosy living area to relax with friends or family. The unit features a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, stove, oven, kettle, and toaster. Other in room faciltities include a TV with selected DStv channels.
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In the B&B Rooms only, an optional continental breakfast is available by prior arrangement at R 35 per person.
Guests need to bring their own towels, tea towels, toiletries, cleaning materials, toilet paper and matches.
Additional servicing can be organised, for your own account.
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The Log Chalet is 75 m from the beach and comprises 3 bedrooms. Bedroom one is furnished with a double bed, the second and thrid bedroom comprises 2 single beds in each. Each bathroom is fitted with a toilet, washbasin and a shower. The unit offers a cosy living area to relax with friends or family. The unit features a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, stove, oven, kettle, and toaster. Other in room faciltities include a TV with selected DStv channels.
Vermont-Style Chalet
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The Vermont-Style Chalet comprises 3 bedrooms. Bedroom one is furnished with a double bed, the second and third bedroom comprises 2 single beds in each. One bathroom is fitted with a toilet, washbasin and shower, the other bathroom has a shower-over-bath. The unit offers a cosy living area to relax with friends or family. The unit features a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, stove, oven, kettle, and toaster. Other in-room facilities include a TV with selected DStv channels.
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Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
We do not take bookings on a Sunday.
All bookings are subject to confirmed availability at the time of confirmation.
In the B&B Rooms only, an optional continental breakfast is available by prior arrangement at R 35 per person.
Guests need to bring their own towels, tea towels, toiletries, cleaning materials, toilet paper and matches.
Additional servicing can be organised, for your own account.
Cancellation policy
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The Vermont-Style Chalet comprises 3 bedrooms. Bedroom one is furnished with a double bed, the second and third bedroom comprises 2 single beds in each. One bathroom is fitted with a toilet, washbasin and shower, the other bathroom has a shower-over-bath. The unit offers a cosy living area to relax with friends or family. The unit features a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, stove, oven, kettle, and toaster. Other in-room facilities include a TV with selected DStv channels.
Luxury Double Rooms
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These rooms each have their own private entrance and contain a double bed, an en suite, and a kitchenette with a bar fridge, microwave, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Each room contains a TV with selected DStv channels. The rooms open to a balcony with outdoor seating and stunning sea views. An optional continental breakfast can be provided in the room, at an additional fee.
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About This Room
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Rates displayed are on a self-catering basis.
House Rules
We do not take bookings on a Sunday.
All bookings are subject to confirmed availability at the time of confirmation.
In the B&B Rooms only, an optional continental breakfast is available by prior arrangement at R 35 per person.
Guests need to bring their own towels, tea towels, toiletries, cleaning materials, toilet paper and matches.
Additional servicing can be organised, for your own account.
Cancellation policy
before check-in
before check-in
before check-in
Description
These rooms each have their own private entrance and contain a double bed, an en suite, and a kitchenette with a bar fridge, microwave, and tea- and coffee-making facilities. Each room contains a TV with selected DStv channels. The rooms open to a balcony with outdoor seating and stunning sea views. An optional continental breakfast can be provided in the room, at an additional fee.
Accommodation options include secluded self-catering beach cottages, exquisite chalets with breathtaking sea views, as well as bed and breakfast accommodations overlooking the beach. All our beach cottages and log cabins have been strategically placed among the natural dune vegetation to ensure each unit's privacy. With no roads between Spinning Reel and the beach, the cottages and cabins are literally a stone's throw from the beach.
Let your hair down, feel the beach sand between your toes, listen to the soothing sounds of the breaking waves, watch the whales go by, and relax.
For the more energetic, there is a tennis court, or you can enjoy a jog on the beach or on the quiet rural roads, or hire a boat and head up the river. The Royal Port Alfred Golf Course is nearby.