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The Boardwalk Hotel

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Hobie Beach

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
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Located near King's Beach, The Boardwalk Hotel offers a casino, bowling alley, poolside bar, spa, 13 restaurants, free WiFi, indoor/outdoor pool, and shopping options. Enjoy entertainment and relaxation all in one place.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Spa

The on-site spa has couples treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Types of treatments available include body scrubs, body wraps, facials, and manicures/pedicures. Other on-site facilities include a sauna.

Room options

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Luxury Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Living area | 40-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, pay movies

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 62 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 88 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Paraplegic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Luxury Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 71 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Summerstrand, a neighborhood in Gqeberha, is home to The Boardwalk Hotel. Shoppers can check out Greenacres Shopping Centre, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Hobie Beach and King's Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at St. George's Cricket Ground or Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
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Beach Road, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001

What's nearby

  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Hobie Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • King's Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Market Square - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Something Good Roadhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪De Kelder - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Angelos | Café | Shark Rock - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Boardwalk Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Hobie Beach
Located close to King's Beach and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, The Boardwalk Hotel provides a casino, a bowling alley, and a poolside bar. For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts 10 casino gaming tables, a casino VIP room, and 100 slot machines. Indulge in a body scrub, a body wrap, and a hot stone massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 13 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and shopping on site.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • A banquet hall, a porter/bellhop, and meeting rooms
Room features
All 140 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Childcare services, heating, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Things to do

  • 10 gaming tables
  • 100 slot machines
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Casino
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • 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 center
  • Conference center (32,281 square feet 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.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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 movies

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1996/003925/07

We should mention

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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

Does The Boardwalk Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is The Boardwalk Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Boardwalk Hotel?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Boardwalk Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Boardwalk Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does The Boardwalk Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 100 per person applies.

Where is The Boardwalk Hotel located?

Located in Summerstrand, this family-friendly Gqeberha hotel is within a 15-minute walk of King's Beach and Hobie Beach. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and Market Square are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Boardwalk Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 264 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

bharat

It was conveniently located to shops and restaurants. Food options in the hotel limited and served a chicken and vegetable soup to a vegetarian (requested vegetable soup).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a beautiful location and the stay was comfortable. The hotel was clean and well kept. The breakfast buffet was delicious and a lot of variety.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was unfriendly. There are no family dining options. There are no amenities in the room. The room was very hot and we couldn't sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Ironman visit

Amazing stay. Great hotel. Wish the breakfast had water and sparkling water included. Awesome how centrally located for all Ironman activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying here. The staff make it worth it. The breakfast is very good. Rooms are clean and the hotel is walkable to everything; the beach, mall, shops, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Summerstrand. Having the mall right beside us for beach and restaurant access was excellent. Enjoyed the pool both days but it really needed to be vacuumed on the second day. Breakfast area was lovely and the food was good but not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Noluthando

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

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is absolutely GORGEOUS! Every detail is solidly and thoughtfully constructed, from the chair rail lining the hallway to the sliding bathroom door. But form without function is of little value, and the staff brings the function in spades. Everyone we met went out of their way to answer our questions. Special shout out to Reginald at the concierge desk-he was kind, knowledgeable and generous with his time and helped us to book an amazing outing! He knows the area and the hotel inside out and made our stay even better. The property is located across from the beach-it’s an easy 5 minute walk to the water and the pier as well. There are many restaurants adjacent-don’t skip Hello Beach! for some truly delicious food. There are also several restaurants and bars within the property, and a gorgeous indoor pool plus a stunning outdoor pool as well. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Le Roux

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

Anthony

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

John

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

Majestic Property

Majestic property for an overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s 5 star That’s it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tonia

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

First class

First class everything, loved the breakfast !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really nice and really comfortable hotel. The room was beautiful! I did a massage at the spa too and it was wonderful. It’s not on the water but it has great views of the water. They had a mall attached to it that we walked around and at dinner there. It was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for why we were there. The information desk could be more helpful but the other staff were very friendly and accommodating. Very comfortable hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Louise

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dinner service was very slow.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

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

6/10 Okay

Thandile

Liked: Staff & service
The staff is friendly, clean but they didn’t clean me room. Reception and kitchen has to co-ordinate as my daughter was denied breakfast I had to fight that she’s in the booking. It needs to improve my toilet flush was not functioning it needs an upgrade . Staff helpful and friendly. Safe environment, security is good, spa excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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

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

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

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