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The Kelway Hotel

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Coffee service
Food and drink
Front of property
Executive Suite

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct

Explore the area

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1 Brookes Hill Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Hobie Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Market Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room (Non Sea Facing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Sea Facing

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 17 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Double Room (Non Sea facing)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room (Non Sea facing)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 22 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room

Signature Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Junior Room

Junior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Sea Facing

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Luxury Double Room, Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

At The Kelway Hotel you'll be within steps of Bayworld and Museum of Bay World. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Farriagers, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Full breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also extended parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Summerstrand hotel include Humewood Beach and King's Beach.

What's nearby

  • King's Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hobie Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Market Square - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Angelos | Café | Shark Rock - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeards Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ginger - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Kelway Hotel

Art Deco hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Kelway Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Gqeberha hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 63 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2004
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Kelway Hotel offers 63 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Gqeberha hotel provides 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. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry 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 lift
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

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

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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Kelway Hotel?

The Kelway 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 Kelway Hotel?

As of 23 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kelway Hotel on 11 Oct 2025 start from NZ$168.29, 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 Kelway Hotel?

Yep, The Kelway Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Kelway Hotel?

Yep, The Kelway Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from King's Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does The Kelway Hotel have a pool?

The Kelway Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool.

What makes The Kelway Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Kelway Hotel.

Does The Kelway Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, full brekkie is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Kelway Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Kelway Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.