The Boardwalk Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach spa retreat, walking distance from Hobie Beach
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Exterior
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Hiking
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Beach Road, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    2 min walk
  • Humewood Beach
    10 min walk
  • Bayworld
    12 min walk
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    7 min drive

Room options

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Minibar
  • 62 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Minibar
  • 88 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Paraplegic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Minibar
  • 71 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

A family-friendly stay in Gqeberha awaits you at The Boardwalk Hotel. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find King's Beach and Hobie Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include 13 restaurants, a full-service spa and a casino. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, outdoor swimming pool, gym and sauna. 32281 square feet (2999 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also free valet parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Gqeberha hotel, you'll be 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from Market Square.

What's nearby

  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 2 min walk
  • King's Beach - 12 min walk
  • Hobie Beach - 14 min walk
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 5 min drive
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ginger The Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Co - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Boardwalk Hotel

Beach spa retreat, walking distance from Hobie Beach
The Boardwalk Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There are 13 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 32281 square feet (2999 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A casino, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly The Boardwalk Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Gqeberha hotel.

  • 140 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 13 dining venues
  • Conference rooms
  • 32281 sq ft of conference space
  • 2999 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2012
  • Casino
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
The Boardwalk Hotel offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 13 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (32,281 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 100 per person (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number 1996/003925/07

Property is also known as

Boardwalk Hotel Port Elizabeth
Boardwalk Port Elizabeth
Boardwalk Hotel
The Boardwalk Hotel Port Elizabeth/Summerstrand
The Boardwalk Hotel Hotel
The Boardwalk Hotel Gqeberha
The Boardwalk Hotel Hotel Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Boardwalk Hotel?

The Boardwalk Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Boardwalk Hotel?

As of 17 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Boardwalk Hotel on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$241.98, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Boardwalk Hotel?

Yep, The Boardwalk Hotel has a free self car park and free valet parking.

Are there any beaches close to The Boardwalk Hotel?

Yep, The Boardwalk Hotel is a short 12-minute walk from King's Beach.

Is there a spa on site at The Boardwalk Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Boardwalk Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does The Boardwalk Hotel have a pool?

The Boardwalk Hotel has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at The Boardwalk Hotel?

The Boardwalk Hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

Is The Boardwalk Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and a playground, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Boardwalk Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Boardwalk Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Boardwalk Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 13 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Boardwalk Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Boardwalk Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Boardwalk Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 243 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Noluthando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in a convenient location. Rooms have awesome sea views. Hotel has the best Spa in the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic dream hotel. And we got an upgrade to a,suite room. Incredible breakfast. All great !!! The service, the swiming pool. Awsome
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel all round
We had a fantastic stay at the Broadwalk hotel. Amazing service and really big rooms! Staff were all so lovely and helpful. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach Stay
breakfast very good check in went check out very nice but i arranged transport to airport by hotel and wasn't annotated in the system for early morning transport so i had to wait over 20 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jo

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was lovely. Easy free parking. Situated right night to a small mall where we had dinner in a restaurant on the seafront. This was great. Room was large and so was the bathroom. Windows opened fully to show sea and pool view. Only stayed one night. The only thing I didn’t enjoy was breakfast. This looked like it would be lovely but didn’t taste great, particularly the pancakes and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice enough hotel but super outdated. The beach area used to be nice but is really rundown these days. Close proximity to the mall and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Love the bath in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riaan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful views
Superb location and lovely room on top floor. Outside pool was deserted but indoor pool full of kids. Nice peaceful sunbathing 😎. Staff were so helpful although a little slow at breakfast. Casino has smoking and non smoking areas which is good and I paid for the stay with my winnings 🤑
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient area and close to beaches and shopping centre
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Puvanesveri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Ncedisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
The standard of the hotel has dropped significantly. The curtains did not close properly. There some tv channels that were not playing. The bed side lamps were not working. All of the above were reported, but nothing was done. Lastly, at the dinning hall during breakfast you are made to wait because it is full and yet there's a space where they could prepare for more guests. The experience there was 3/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Percy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Majestic Property
Majestic property for an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

H

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

jim

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Le Roux

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Great hotel, good service and value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
High end affordable hotel
High-end hotel very well located. Quiet rooms, comfortable beds, great breakfast. Would go back. The casino across the hotel is disappointing. We left after 10 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Bob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an nice hotel. The rooms are clean and spacious. They are under staffed in the breakfast area or the staff are.very well managed. The assistant manger was excellent. She resounded personally to some feedback I gave about the state of the gym equipment. And gladly extended by check out time. I would happily recommend it as a place to stay in PE
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023