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Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha

4.0 star property
Hotel in Gqeberha with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Daily buffet breakfast (ZAR 240 per person)
Building design
Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha welcomes guests with thoughtful amenities including a complimentary grocery shopping service and convenient dry cleaning options. Visitors can stay connected with WiFi while relaxing in the garden or lounging poolside at the outdoor swimming area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Classic Studio, Non Smoking, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Studio Twin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Summerstrand, a neighborhood in Gqeberha, Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha is near the airport and near the beach. Piet Retief Monument and No 7 Castle Hill Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Donkin Reserve and SANCCOB Port Elizabeth. Bayworld and Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling are also worth visiting.
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Map
Corner Lodge Road & Beach Road, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013

What's nearby

  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • King's Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Hobie Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Market Square - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Something Good Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪De Kelder - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Angelos | Café | Shark Rock - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha

Upscale hotel located in Summerstrand
An airport shuttle, a free grocery shopping service, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • Swimming pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and an outdoor pool
  • Meeting rooms, multilingual staff, and local meal delivery service
Room features
All 91 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 240 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (258 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from June 1 2025 to December 12 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 240 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 180 per person (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Courtyard Hotel Port Elizabeth
Courtyard Port Elizabeth
Courtyard Hotel Port Elizabeth Summerstrand
Courtyard Port Elizabeth Hotel
Port Elizabeth Courtyard
Courtyard Port Elizabeth
Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha Hotel
Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha Gqeberha
Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha Hotel Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

Does Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 180 per person applies.

Where is Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha located?

Located in Summerstrand, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World, Humewood Beach, and Bayworld. King's Beach and Hobie Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 272 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic friendly staff, excellent food, great views from rooms and restaurant
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elize

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay, as always.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff great sleep and great view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I find it frustrating that when I book through hotels.com I get the worst room in the hotel. Hotel is beautiful, but I had a view of the casino carpark at the back end of the hotel with the casino generator/aircon making a huge noise 24h.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thobile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the room facilities and the breakfast and dining services.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were enormous and well kept. Staff was very friendly. On-site restaurant was delicious and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Courtyard hotel was warm and welcoming. Rooms comfortable. Lovely pool and lounge area. In walking distance to the beachfront and eateries. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Actual food service a little slow but staff and food excellent. Not being able to extend ‘book out’ or offer a transit room so we could enjoy the sun a few more hours before our flight out -7 hours time- was very frustrating!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay!!

Fantastic place. Everyone is courteous and hospitable. Clean and friendly! Loved it. Would definitely stay there again!!! Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Rosalind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable at the Courtyard.

Lovely hotel overlooking the beach. Close to shopping mall, restaurants and boardwalk. Staff friendly and helpful. Good amenities in room. Wifi good. Comfortable bed. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

25th Wedding Anniversary at the Courtyard

It was absolutely amazing. We have no complaints at all. the place was nice and clean. The home service was also impressive. Excellent view, especially to watch the dolphins passing by in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect views perfect location perfect stay

One of the very few hotels on the beachfront with sea-facing balconies and convenient parking outside your room. Wide open spaces and a feeling of freedom as the property is huge. Walking distance to beach front, swimming beach, promenade, casino, mall and restaurants!
Lobby
Ocean
Pool
Balcony
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool. Very clean. Excellent staff. Beautiful view of the ocean and boardwalk. Nice balcony. We were warned not to walk even a few blocks to restaurants after dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Nhuong

Liked: Cleanliness

Uncomfortable area.

Beautiful on the beach, but we feel unsafe on the area. When we talk to security guards, they told us dongo outside after dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms not cleaned properly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

No airport shuttle included!

Staff was not friendly. Confused our reservations with the day before, thinking we had been a no show, so had to get that figured out. NO AIRPORT SHUTTLE INCLUDED. Costs $20 to schedule a shuttle one way.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Sandisiwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I never thought that you have not included breakfast and that have disappointed me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Hui

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked two rooms, but Our both rooms were in the basement with walking out door. The smell was terrible, we asked to switch to the room above ground, the staff was very rude and refused. If we knew the rooms were in the basement, we definitely would not book it. Bad experience!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Vivian

Disliked: Staff & service
I gifted a couple an overnight stay at this property as part of their wedding gift. I paid a suite with a queen bed. When they arrived at the property the staff was rude and unwilling to help. They gave the newlyweds a 2 twin beds small room. I paid for a better room. Really disappointed 😱. I need a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A secure functional chain hotel with plenty of parking. Our room was large although the bathroom felt a bit dated. The staff on reception didn't go out of their way to explain what facilities the hotel had or what was in the surrounding area. We found the swimming pool by accident. They didn't have a map available either. On our first night we ate in the hotel restaurant. Although for most of the time there was only us and one other table the service was slow. When our meals eventually arrived they were no more than luke warm. It took over 20 minutes for a bottle of sparkling mineral water to arrive. When it did it clearly had been shaken up on it's way as it sprayed out all over the table. After we had signed the bill so that it could be put on our room the waitress came to our room and said that we had to pay for it separately. We ate out on our second night! Although there were a lot of notices about saving water due to a drought when our room was serviced the towels were changed, even though we were only staying two nights, and the face cloth disappeared.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Rene

Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately our very special occasion only ended up with disappointment and food poisoning from undercooked frozen (as we were informed later by staff) fish which was sent back along with my undercooked steak. We reported the fish to the manager who did not offer any compensation and informed us he would investigate and get back to us - we're still waiting well after 2 weeks. Our last night - disappointment again - and we unfortunately decided to eat at the restaurant again - to play it safe ... salad and pizza. Very underwhelming - the pizza base tasted as if it were a standard supermarket base and not a fresh base. The wine list became limited as several of the wines we chose on different occasions were out of stock. The room was clean, but we needed to air the room each day due to the cleaning agents being used. The pillows were new, but either too large or too soft - frustrating - but they did provide us with extra soft ones to sort it. Parking, security was all good. In general, the staff were friendly and helpful. The beach views from the balcony are excellent, though, not their fault, the traffic noise is continuous. The gym, while small, was adequate for a small workout and it was nice to be able to use the bikes while looking out to the ocean.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

xolani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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