Location: South Africa » Eastern Cape » Wild Coast » Port St JohnsSpotted Grunter ResortSpotted Grunter Resort Hotel / Lodge accommodation in Port St Johns Eastern CapeDescriptionPort St Johns is really known for its fishing (Grunter, Salmon or Cob and Garrick). We had no choice but to call our piece of heaven next to the Umzimbubu River, The Spotted Grunter Resort. The resort was started in 2001 and has grown each year. There are TV's in all our cabins with SABC, ETV, MNET, or DSTV channels. Even though most of our guests prefer not to have TV. We do have our weekly reps from the Eastern Cape and Natal who enjoy a relaxing evening of viewing. Our peaceful small and exclusive paradise is just waiting to be filled with happy faces and families having a good time and enjoying themselves. We are pet friendly. There is a cabin which is wheel chair friendly as well. We are a river resort with a fantastic view of the mountains encasing the Umzimvubu River. The Spotted Grunter Resort our piece of heaven is nestled between two mountains, Mt Thesiger behind us and Mt Sullivan accross the river. These two mountains form the heads at the river mouth that flows into the Indian Ocean. Port St Johns is really known for its fishing (Grunter, Salmon or Cob and Garrick). We had no choice but to call our piece of heaven next to the Umzimbubu River, The Spotted Grunter Resort. The resort was started in 2001 and has grown each year. There are TV's in all our cabins with SABC, ETV, MNET, or DSTV channels. Even though most of our guests prefer not to have TV. We do have our weekly reps from the Eastern Cape and Natal who enjoy a relaxing evening of viewing. Our peaceful small and exclusive paradise is just waiting to be filled with happy faces and families having a good time and enjoying themselves. We are pet friendly. There is a cabin which is wheel chair friendly as well. The Anglers Arms Restaurant There is a full a la carte menu available in the restaurant. We offer breakfast from 6:45 untill 9:00 am or later on arrangement and breakfast packs for those that leave very early. Light lunch for our fully board guests from 12:30 untill 14:00 and pack lunches as well. Dinner is servThe Anglers Arms Restaurant has seating for 30 inside and 28 on the outside top deck with the view of the river We have a qualified chef to cook all the a la carte meals. ed from 18:30 and last orders are taken at 20:30 Children under 4 years pay only for their meals. Accommodation There are four different types of accommodation available Self Catering. Bed and Breakfast. Dinner, Bed and Breakfast and Full Board on prior arrangement. Our luxury log cabins are fully equipped with microwave ovens, gas stoves and fridges. We provide bath towels and toiletries. There are fans and heaters in the bedrooms and lounge. We have safes in the cabins for your valuables. We provide tea, coffee, sugar and creamer in all the cabins. There are 4, 5 and 6 sleeper log cabins. They consist of kitchenette, bathroom with gas-heated water showers. The open plan lounge, dinning room area with single bunk beds and double bed sleeper couch. The bedroom is separate with a double bed or two single beds. All cabins have their own braai area and private deck. Each cabin has its own secure allocated parking. Security We try our best to keep a high standard of security in the resort. No private domestics or gillys are allowed on the property. We have electric gates and good fencing. We also have evening security guards.   
Attractions# Relax on the beaches # Canoeing # Hiking # Bird Watching # Golf Course # River Fishing # Surf Fishing # Deep Sea Fishing # Whale Watching # Mountain Biking # Lots of sightseeing # The Anglers Arms Restaurant has seating for 30 inside and 28 on the outside top deck with the view of the river # We have a qualified chef to cook all the a la carte meals. Relax on the beaches Canoeing Hiking Bird Watching Golf Course River Fishing Surf Fishing Deep Sea Fishing Whale Watching Mountain Biking Lots of sightseeing   
Accolades | :Tourism Council of SA Star Grading |
TGCSA Star Grading FacilitiesDSTV is available on the deck of the restaurant and in the bar if you need a sport or news fix during your stay. Have a drink with our manageress Venessa. Or have a game of pool Or darts. Slip way and jetty to launch a boat or canoe. But as mother nature has it, some years we have a jetty or our own small private exclusive sandy beWe do have a small curio shop inside the reception if you are looking for a memento or toy for thEven if you have forgotten something small or need some more bait or ice. T-shirts - Caps - Beanies are available to remind you of your visit with us.e kids.
DirectionsPort st Johns is situated on the Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape.
The Spotted Grunter Resort is about 3km before the town,
on the Mthatha tar road, which is on the southern bank of the Umzimvubu river. |