The Kelway Hotel

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

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Food and drink
Front of property
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Coffee service
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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is P4,662
P5,362 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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 drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 17 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Sea Facing

Highlights

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

Luxury Double Room (Non Sea facing)

Highlights

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

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

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

Executive Suite

Highlights

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

Signature Room

Highlights

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

Junior Room

Highlights

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

Luxury Double Room, Sea Facing

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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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 No 7 Castle Hill Museum. 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.
Map
1 Brookes Hill Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013

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

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)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and a porter/bellhop
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

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

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
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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kelway Hotel?

As of Sep 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kelway Hotel on Oct 12, 2025 start from P 4,662.42, excluding 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 The Kelway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kelway Hotel?

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.

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