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Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Gambling sorts can try their luck at the casino, while others may prefer an outdoor pool or an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Gqeberha? This hotel has 32281 square feet (2999 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Grab a bite at one of the hotel's 13 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Make yourself at home in one of the 140 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
With a stay at The Boardwalk Hotel in Gqeberha (Summerstrand), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Hobie Beach and King's Beach. This beach hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Port Elizabeth City Hall and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Market Square.
What's nearby
The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World(0.1 miles)
Hobie Beach(0.4 miles)
Humewood Beach(0.5 miles)
Bayworld(0.6 miles)
King's Beach(0.6 miles)
Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling(0.6 miles)
Museum of Bay World(0.7 miles)
Piet Retief Monument(1.4 miles)
South End Museum(1.9 miles)
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University(2.1 miles)
Market Square(2.5 miles)
Port Elizabeth City Hall(2.6 miles)
Campanile(2.6 miles)
Donkin Reserve(2.7 miles)
Donkin Hill Lighthouse(2.9 miles)
The preferred airport for The Boardwalk Hotel is Port Elizabeth (PLZ)(3 miles)
The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World (0.1 miles)
Hobie Beach (0.4 miles)
Humewood Beach (0.5 miles)
Bayworld (0.6 miles)
King's Beach (0.6 miles)
Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling (0.6 miles)
Based on 277 verified reviews
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At The Boardwalk Hotel, travellers praise the spacious rooms, convenient beachside setting, and on-site facilities like pools, spa, and parking, while feedback frequently notes friendly staff alongside inconsistent service, variable dining quality, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness lapses.
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At The Boardwalk Hotel, travellers praise the spacious rooms, convenient beachside setting, and on-site facilities like pools, spa, and parking, while feedback frequently notes friendly staff alongside inconsistent service, variable dining quality, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness lapses.
Several guests highlight sea views and generally quiet nights. A connected mall and casino add convenience, and parking is easy and secure. Good for beachgoers and shoppers, with some trade-offs.
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Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, a small gym, and on-site restaurants and bars; the mall and casino are connected, and parking is available (reported as free and secure).
Angel
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Adam
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Remi
Sep 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Oliver
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Noluthando
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
MARCOS F
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dustin
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Janice
Feb 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Ruth
Apr 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clive
Jan 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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Many guests find rooms clean, but reports mention bathroom odors, missed housekeeping, and dated or worn areas. Minor maintenance issues like loose fixtures, broken lamps, and curtains that do not close also appear.
Derek
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Thandile
Dec 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Heather
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Bob
May 4, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Graham
Dec 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Jeanine Susann
Feb 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Ncedisa
Oct 24, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
gabriela
Oct 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Janice
Feb 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Louise
Mar 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Rooms are generally large and comfortable with big bathrooms and sea or pool views, and many note quiet nights. Some mention dated decor, limited in-room amenities or bedside outlets, and rooms that run warm.
Julie
Apr 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Graham
Dec 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
noelle
Mar 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
David
Feb 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Adam
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Elisabeth
May 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Noluthando
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
MARCOS F
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ruth
Apr 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Paul
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with standout concierge support and accommodating management. However, guests also report inconsistent attention, slow meal service, check-in or coordination issues, and occasional unfriendly interactions.
Derek
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Thandile
Dec 26, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Angel
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Heather
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Bob
May 4, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Julie
Apr 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jeanine Susann
Feb 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nelson
Apr 19, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Erik
Jan 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
David
Oct 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Across from the beach and pier, with a mall and restaurants connected or next door; also convenient to the airport. Many find it very walkable for shops and dining.
Angel
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Heather
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Heather
Mar 9, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Adam
Oct 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Elisabeth
May 30, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Oliver
Mar 8, 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
MARCOS F
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dustin
Oct 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Janice
Feb 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Anthony
Dec 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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Breakfast is frequently described as good to excellent, but service can be slow or understaffed and quality varies day to day. Dinner and on-site options draw mixed feedback, with limited choices and occasional cold dishes.
Derek
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Heather
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Heather
Mar 31, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Bob
May 4, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Jeanine Susann
Feb 4, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Maria L
May 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Erik
Jan 2, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
tonia
Feb 5, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Ruth
Apr 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clive
Jan 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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yasin
Apr 2, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Graham
Dec 11, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Derek
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
bharat
Aug 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Paul
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Yes, free valet parking is available on-site.
Check-in is at 14:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
Yes, airport shuttle services are available for a surcharge of ZAR 100 per person (one way). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel.
The property features elevators, wheelchair-accessible paths of travel, and parking. Additionally, there are wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas.
The hotel is located in Summerstrand, within a 15-minute walk of Hobie Beach and King's Beach. It is approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) from Port Elizabeth City Hall and 2.6 miles (4.2 km) from Market Square.
Yes, the hotel features both indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Sauna
Elevator / Lift
Business Center
Valet Parking
Safe-Deposit Box
Meeting Rooms
Business Center
Elevator / Lift
Safe-Deposit Box
Meeting Rooms
Laundry service
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
24-Hour Front Desk
ATM/Banking
Banquet Hall
Concierge Services
Conference Center
Conference Space
Gift Shops or Newsstand
Laundry Facilities
Porter/Bellhop
Shopping (on site)
Tours/Ticket Assistance
Free Wi-Fi
Sauna
Salon
Childcare/Babysitting (surcharge)
Snack Bar/Deli
Supervised Childcare (surcharge)
Parking (Wheelchair Accessible)
Wheelchair Accessible Path of Travel
Casino
Garden
Playground
Bowling Alley
Fitness Facilities
Arcade/Game Room
Newspapers in Lobby (free)
Full-Service Spa
Terrace
Valet Parking
Airport Transportation (surcharge)
Parking (Self) (free)