Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa offers ultra-luxurious accommodation that includes a select group of unique guest suites in the Ocean Lodge and Private Ocean House as well as spectacular individual private chalets. Our Africa-shaped knife-edge pool has a marked point where you can rest your chin that is the absolute centre of Oceana.

Accommodation:

All the suites at Oceana offer privacy, serenity and opulence in equal measure, from the moment you enter our peaceful reserve until you leave, our guests are the richer for the experience.

The Lodge Suites:

The three Lodge Suites combine comfort with an authentic ambience inspired by regional artefacts and animals. Each suite is individually appointed, in the theme of the animals guests might encounter while at the reserve. The suites form part of the main lodge with access to the games room. Draw back the curtains and step onto your private deck with its beautiful views out into the unspoiled beaches of the Eastern Cape.

In-suite features:

• Individual temperature-control and bathroom underfloor heating;
• Private wooden deck;
• Handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artefacts;
• Custom-made super king-size beds;
• Spacious bathrooms featuring a walk-in shower, jacuzzi bath, a ‘his and hers’ vanity area;
• Large lounge area;
• Satellite television, DVD, worldwide plugs and converters;
• Wi-fi; and
• In-room safe.

The Ocean Suites:

Each of the four Ocean Suites radiates an atmosphere of a classic lodge. The thatched entrance leads through to a comfortable lounge area synonymous of an era of understated elegance, and each open onto a considerable and private wooden deck overlooking the ocean and the reserve, with a 180° view.

In-suite features:

• Individual temperature-control and bathroom under floor heating;
• Private wooden deck;
• Handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artefacts;
• Custom-made super king-size beds;
• Two spacious bathrooms featuring a ‘shower with a view’, Jacuzzi bath;
• Large lounge area;
• Mini bar;
• Tea and coffee making facilities;
• Satellite television, DVD, worldwide plugs and converters;
• Wi-fi;
• In-room safe.

Private Ocean House:

The Private Ocean House is the finest accommodation we have to offer at Oceana Beach & Wildlife Reserve. With 268 square metres of exquisite luxury, three large bedrooms and opulent bathrooms to match, the Private Ocean House is designed to showcase the ultimate in style. It has been appointed with decorative features considered to welcome guests into calming ambience, which is enhanced by original antiques and artefacts displayed throughout. With every luxury catered for, including a heated private Jacuzzi (plunge pool), the Private Ocean House is the perfect place to relax or entertain.

Features:

• Intimate heated Jacuzzi, surrounded by a wooden deck;
• Handcrafted furnishings, antiques and artefacts;
• Three large bedrooms, all with custom-made super king-size beds;
• Spacious bathrooms featuring a walk-in shower, Jacuzzi bath, a ‘his and hers’ vanity area;
• Spacious lounge with a fireplace;
• Tastefully appointed dining facilities;
• Fully equipped luxury bar;
• Extensive kitchen, where our chef prepare meals from (on request);
• Tea and coffee making facilities;
• Plasma screen, satellite television, DVD, worldwide plugs, wi-fi;
• In-room safes;
• Private entrance;
• Private parking; and
• Butler- and babysitting services on request.

Weddings and Honeymoons:

Oceana can cater for small intimate weddings of 20-40 persons, as well as medium sized weddings up to 120 persons.

The courtyard area central to the main building is used for wedding receptions, covered with a Bedouin tent. For weddings the entire lodge has to be booked for the day of the wedding and guests are accommodated on a bed and breakfast basis. Ten rooms are available.

Facilities:

Curio Shop:

Our curio shop is situated close to reception and equipped with various clothing items branded with Oceana Reserve logos to remind you of your stay with us. There is also a selection of jewellery, souvenirs curios, books and gorgeous soft toys for children.

Library:

The library adjoins the sumptuous lounge, where you can sit in the tranquil surroundings and page through one of our spectacular coffee table books, read a novel or even choose a DVD from our large selection to enjoy in the comfort of your suite.

Lounge with spectacular view:

The textures of the lounge provide a fitting background for sultry evenings as they draw in, and provide a place for guests to meet and share anecdotes of the day. With an abundance of cool and traditional spaces the Library and the Lounge are perfect places in which to absorb the casual elegance and ambience of the Lodge. In these and all rooms, local art and its culture are proudly displayed, and all flow seamlessly into open areas where a quiet drink can be taken on broad terraces. Oceana offers a wealth of options to be enjoyed in informal yet elegant surroundings.

Central Bar Area:

Sip on a glass of wine in front of the wooden fire place, or enjoy a cocktail while looking out onto the reserve, scouting for animals drinking from the waterhole or grazing in front of the lodge. From June to Sep you can even enjoy watching the Whales coming past and Dolphins playing in the Ocean.

Rock Pool with sun loungers:

From the Central Bar Area, you walk out onto the beautifully appointed courtyard and pool area, where you can lie on the pool loungers while soaking up a bit of sun, or cool down in the Africa shaped swimming pool.