The Mandyville

The Mandyville is a 12-room hotel at 30 Uys Street in C-Place, Jeffreys Bay, rated 8.8 out of 10 on Booking.com from 125 reviews. The property says the town's beach, restaurants and pubs are all within easy walking distance. Every room is en-suite and has a private balcony or patio, a flat-screen TV with DStv, and tea and coffee.

Classic rooms have a king or two single beds and a bath and shower. Executive rooms add a spa bath, a small seating area and a kitchenette cupboard with a microwave, toaster and bar fridge. Classic Family rooms take two adults plus up to two children under 12 on a sleeper couch, a practical set-up for families. Breakfast is available, and evenings centre on the licensed bar and the garden, with a fire pit, braai facilities and an open patio under the trees. The property is solar powered and sits behind an electric fence and remote gate with 24-hour security. There is Wi-Fi, secure parking, conference space for 10 to 35 delegates, and laundry and shuttle services at extra cost.

Pets are not permitted, and children over 12 need their own room. Guests on Trip.com single out the staff and the breakfast. One wrote: "Service was excellent and staff were amazing. The rooms were fabulous, clean and serviced everyday." Another said: "The Breakfast was presented with taste and what a spread."