The Spotted Grunter Resort
Umtata Road
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Why people book this hotel
“The room was clean and the food was nice”
“Absolutely loved our room - clean, spacious, beautiful view and well-equipped”
“The room was not clean, the linen was dirty-stinking”
“Your rooms are clean and neat”
“Staff overall very friendly & helpful”
“Breakfast was good excellent and very friendly staff”
“The location”
Overview
The Spotted Grunter Resort features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Port St Johns. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. At the resort, every room comes with a patio. Every room is equipped with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a TV, and certain rooms at The Spotted Grunter Resort have a balcony. All units will provide guests with a fridge. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The Spotted Grunter Resort offers a barbecue. You can play darts at this 3-star resort, and the area is popular for hiking and fishing. The nearest airport is Mthatha Airport, 99 km from the resort.
Traveller reviews
Hansie
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
“Passable stay”
The room was clean and the food was nice
Hansie
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
“Passable stay”
The room was clean and the food was nice
Asavela
solo_traveller
April 5, 2026
“Awesome place”
Everything
Nkosazana
extended_group
March 19, 2026
The view is beautiful
Mareli
couple
March 3, 2026
“Would stay here again anytime, but will definitely go eat somewhere else.”
Absolutely loved our room - clean, spacious, beautiful view and well-equipped! Staff overall very friendly & helpful.
Azola
couple
March 1, 2026
“I enjoyed my stay nice views and clean”
The views
Blekiwe
couple
February 28, 2026
“Please separate dogs as not all travelers are pet friendly”
Clean and refreshing
nash
family_with_children
February 12, 2026
The location
eatwitht
family_with_children
February 11, 2026
Nothing
Ntokozo
extended_group
January 27, 2026
“Rip off”
We were made to pay per head and not per room even though their rooms were advertised as 3 sleepers, we were made to pay 3 times the rate
Zizile
solo_traveller
January 24, 2026
The way they chased us in the morning 😳
Mark
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“Will definately be back on our next Transkei road trip through PSJ.”
What a spot right ion the river. Joshua even spent time fishing. Lovely.
Naazia
extended_group
January 19, 2026
“It was our first time visiting the area so maybe our expectations were a bit higher”
Breakfast was good excellent and very friendly staff
Tebogo
family_with_children
January 11, 2026
“For the area, not bad. For the price; I expected a little better”
The staff were great!
Nokonwaba
solo_traveller
January 9, 2026
Easily accessible, friendly staff
Pregalathan
couple
January 6, 2026
The view and the property. This is a good place to rest and do some fishing.
Anesh
solo_traveller
January 5, 2026
“Spotted Grunter”
Stunning views
Nicole
extended_group
January 4, 2026
“Relaxing”
Relaxing
Phindi
couple
January 3, 2026
“Please improve Ur tidynes”
The room was not clean, the linen was dirty-stinking
Stinte
solo_traveller
December 11, 2025
“I enjoyed to staying there also your BnB are very clean for visitors”
Your rooms are clean and neat
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Lower bathroom sink
Activities
Pub crawls, Walking tours, Tour or class about local culture, Live music/performance, Live sport events (broadcast), Water sport facilities on site, Evening entertainment, Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Games room, Children's playground, Billiards, Karaoke, Darts, Canoeing, Hiking, Diving, Snorkelling, Yoga classes
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Breakfast in the room, Bar, Restaurant, Breakfast options
General
Pets allowed, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Heating, Paid WiFi, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, BBQ facilities, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs, Shallow end, Fence around pool, Swimming Pool, Swimming pool
Safety & security
Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Services
Daily housekeeping, Shuttle service (additional charge), Trouser press, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Packed lunches, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Ironing service, Shuttle service
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Family Room
The family room's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. This family room has air conditioning, a coffee machine, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit has 2 beds.
Family Room
This family room's standout feature is the pool with a view. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the well-equipped kitchen. The family room also features a barbecue. This air-conditioned family room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 3 beds.
Family Room
The pool with a view is the standout feature of this family room. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the kitchen. The family room also comes with a barbecue. This air-conditioned family room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private bathroom as well as a terrace with garden views. The unit has 2 beds.
Double Room
The double room's kitchenette, which has a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. This double room features air conditioning, a coffee machine, a TV with satellite channels and a patio. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room
Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchenette, which comes with a refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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