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The Kelway Hotel

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel in Gqeberha with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Seasonal outdoor pool
32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Front of property
Food and drink
View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The price is $78
includes taxes & fees
$67 per night
Dec 8 - Dec 9

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room (Non Sea Facing)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 183 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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 drapes/curtains
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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 cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 237 sq ft
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Comfort Room

Highlights

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

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

Comfort Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Brookes Hill Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013

What's nearby

  • King's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hobie Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 9 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Nando's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Barney's Tavern - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Co - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Urban Roti - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Kelway Hotel

Located just 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from the airport, The Kelway Hotel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Farriagers, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 63 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
  • Onsite extended parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Free reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2004
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Farriagers - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 130 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 150 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Kelway Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Kelway Hotel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Kelway Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Kelway Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Kelway Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 150 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kelway Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Kelway Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World (15-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Kelway Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and scuba diving, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Kelway Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Farriagers.
What's the area around The Kelway Hotel like?
The Kelway Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from King's Beach and 15 minutes' walk from The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Kyle, 5-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
Thomas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Craig, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Meryl, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
Gillian, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alan, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

NKOSILATHI, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Manishi, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anneline, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Ghulam, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Chelsea, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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
Ian, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

brian, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Patrick, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ethan, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stopover for an early morning flight
Comfortable stay. Very close to airport. Extremely friendly staff who helped with all our questions
Carin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beauty, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Phumeza, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything, wonderful staff excellent service, will recommend for other people as well
Nomaphelo, 1-night business trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Reginald, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Michael, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Heidi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lara, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lusanda, 1-night trip
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