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The Kelway Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Art Deco hotel with free WiFi

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Front of property
Executive Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Coffee service
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
1 Brookes Hill Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013
  • Bayworld
    2 min walk
  • Humewood Beach
    4 min walk
  • King's Beach
    5 min walk
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    9 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room (Non Sea Facing)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Double Room (Non Sea Facing)

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Comfort Room

  • 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

  • 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

  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Seaside stay .Steps from the hotel, you'll find Bayworld and Museum of Bay World. Humewood Beach and King's Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bayworld - 2 min walk
  • King's Beach - 5 min walk
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 15 min walk
  • Hobie Beach - 17 min walk
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 9 min drive

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

3-star Art Deco hotel with free WiFi
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
  • Meeting 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 safes 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 hair dryers.

This Gqeberha hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property 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: 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
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 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 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

How close is The Kelway Hotel to the airport?

The Kelway Hotel is 2.7 mi (9-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Dec 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kelway Hotel on Jan 19, 2025 start from $70.49, 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.

Does The Kelway Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Kelway Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 150 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Kelway Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Humewood Beach and 5-minute walk from King's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Kelway Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Kelway Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 130 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kelway Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World (15-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Kelway Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Kelway Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Kelway Hotel have a pool?

The Kelway Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does The Kelway Hotel have a restaurant?

The Kelway Hotel is home to Farriagers, which features brunch.

Does The Kelway Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Kelway Hotel to downtown Gqeberha?

The Kelway Hotel is 1.3 mi away from Summerstrand.

The Kelway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 168 reviews" "

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meryl

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

NKOSILATHI

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manishi

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Anneline

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ghulam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Beauty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phumeza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Lara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lusanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with group
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