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The Kelway Hotel

3.0 star property
A seaside retreat where travelers can relax in tranquil garden surroundings and enjoy delicious meals throughout the day at this welcoming coastal property

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Seasonal outdoor pool - The Kelway Hotel (Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth))
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served - The Kelway Hotel (Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth))
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The Kelway Hotel by the sea offers free WiFi and a manager's reception. Guests can relax in the garden or dine at Farriagers restaurant, serving breakfast and kids' meals. Dry cleaning and laundry services add convenience.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room, Sea Facing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room (Non Sea facing)

  • Hill view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, Sea Facing

  • Sea view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room (Non Sea Facing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Honeymoon Suite

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Signature Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Signature Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Summerstrand, a neighborhood in Gqeberha, The Kelway Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Bayworld and Museum of Bay World are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Piet Retief Monument and Campanile. Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Port Elizabeth Golf Club are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Gqeberha travel guide
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1 Brookes Hill Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013

What's nearby

  • Bayworld
    Bayworld
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • King's Beach
    King's Beach
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hobie Beach
    Hobie Beach
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Humewood Beach
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Kouzina
    3 min walk
  • Seattle Coffee Company
    14 min walk
  • The Coachman Resturant
    4 min walk
  • Fishaways
    4 min drive
  • Barney's Tavern
    13 min walk

About this property

The Kelway Hotel

Hotel located in Summerstrand
You can look forward to a free manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden at The Kelway Hotel. The on-site restaurant, Farriagers, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), extended parking, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 63 individually furnished rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 130 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Farriagers

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 130 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

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

Kelway Hotel
Kelway Hotel Port Elizabeth
Kelway Port Elizabeth
Kelway
The Kelway Hotel Hotel
The Kelway Hotel Gqeberha
The Kelway Hotel Hotel Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kelway Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Kelway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kelway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Kelway Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Kelway Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Kelway Hotel located?

Located in Summerstrand, this hotel is steps from Bayworld and Museum of Bay World. Humewood Beach and King's Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Kelway Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 187 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Used this to stay at the beginning and the end of my stay. Nice rooms, quiet and near the seafront
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great hotel!

Great hotel. Far better than the star rating suggests. Fantastic staff, really nice location and view. Great breakfast! Even monkeys in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Tired hotel but amazing staff

The staff are amazing, the hotel is little tired and seems to cater for overnight grouos cominv in by coach
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff - especially the man covering management duty at night. Room / hotel clean Breakfast good Restaurant good Close to airport Location could be more convenient - no shops nearby and need a good walk to get to the beach. Uber needed. AC wasnt working in initial room but got moved in a different but similar room within reasonable timeframe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great experiencez
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, breakfast was nice. Could do with some more vegan options for breakfast and something in the resturant for the eveningh
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manishi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel should try servinge Indian Style Vegetarian Dish options for their guests. I requested if they could make a Vegetable Potato Curry. The Chef was able to cook up a delicious Curry and I had a very satisfying meal on the second day evening.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antje

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Tolles Frühstück, super freundliches Personal, eine sehr schöne Terrasse mit Blick auf das Meer, was wir auch vom Zimmer aus sehen konnten.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

FABIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel datato con camere piccole (almeno la n° 19), non c'è ascensore per salire al 2° piano. Bagno e lavabo minuscoli, ottima la ventilazione dell'ambiente. Soffione doccia da sostituire, salviette di dimensioni appena accettabili. Mancanza di prese di corrente accessibili vicino al letto. Il ristorante potrebbe essere un po' più curato ed il personale essere più informato sui piatti (ho chiesto della carne priva di grasso ma quando è arrivata ce n'era in abbondanza). Colazione ok per il salato ma appena sufficiente per il dolce. In definitiva ci sta per una notte, ma non di più.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
É um bom hotel, com localização ideal para quem passa pela cidade, fácil acesso. A recepção foi atenciosa e o checkin foi rápido. Inconveniente de ter que subir escadas com bagagens. O apartamento é bom, a cama é confortável e o banho atendeu bem. Bom ar refrigerado. Bom buffet de jantar com atendimento ótimo! Café da manhã satisfatório, com boas opções! No geral, o hotel agradou bastante!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Kelsey we stayed here 2020 it was good the hotel is still a good place to stay breakfast weee good the restaurant at night was poor with not a lot of choice to chose from also beds are very low the hotel needs to get it act together and improve these things also we had to go down almost every day as the keycard kept not working
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carin

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

Excellent stopover for an early morning flight

Comfortable stay. Very close to airport. Extremely friendly staff who helped with all our questions
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nomaphelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything, wonderful staff excellent service, will recommend for other people as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Spoilt by poor information from hotels.com

Our stay was spoilt as you did not tell us about the renovation work on the kitchen etc which is being carried out. This meant that only breakfast was available and nothing else. Your lack of information spoilt our trip. Suggest you get your act together. A discount would have been nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice welcome to the hotel by staff and good food in restaurant, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Busiswa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My mom and mother-in law spent their new year and the new year's eve at Kelway Hotel. The staff there was welcoming and kind. They also enjoyed the food. Thank you for taking good care or my moms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

JM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr zuvorkommend. Die Größe und Einrichtung des Schlafzimmers hat uns gut gefallen. Leider war das Bad extrem klein. Auch war der Lüfter sehr laut. Wir hatten ein Zimmer in Richtung Parkplatz/Meer, durch die Balkontür hat der Wind deutlich gepfiffen, was uns kaum schlafen ließ. Das Frühstücksbuffet ist sehr für englische Gäste ausgelegt. Im Speisesaal ist es mit vielen Gästen sehr laut und die Tische leider unsauber.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and it’s in walking distance to the beach,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Madhumeeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Resturant is really nice. hotel doesn't provide water which is very disappointing. I booked for sea view room but I got normal room which was also not okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

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

Homely stay

Superb hotel great friendly helpful staff Good breakfast plenty of choices cooked food and continental choices Room decent size and comfortable Value for money we have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to travellers
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Tatiane

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

Ótimo custo/benefício

Hotel bem localizado, ótima limpeza, ótimo wi-fi e staff muito solicito.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fantastic, very friendly, helpful and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kelway Hotel Business trip.

A pleasant stay. Comfortable room. Staff were friendly. Room service was convenient. Food was good. Wifi signal was good. Room would be so much better if it had a small fridge. Draw in the room I stayed in needed cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr gut in Nähe der Uferpromenade gelegen!Ein Geschäftskomplex mit mehreren Restaurants ist in ca.5 Minuten zu Fuß erreichbar!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Für kurzen Aufenthalt ausreichend.

Das Hotel entsprach unseren Erwartungen, obwohl wir keinen WLAN Empfang hatten.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018