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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
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Adam
27 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Remi
3 Sept 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Oliver
8 Mar 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
Noluthando
21 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
MARCOS F
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dustin
6 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Janice
9 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Ruth
1 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clive
6 Jan 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
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Thandile
26 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Heather
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Bob
4 May 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Graham
11 Dec 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Jeanine Susann
4 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Ncedisa
24 Oct 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
gabriela
19 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Janice
9 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Louise
21 Mar 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
27 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Graham
11 Dec 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
noelle
16 Mar 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
David
26 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Adam
27 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Elisabeth
30 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Noluthando
21 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
MARCOS F
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Ruth
1 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Paul
18 Aug 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
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Thandile
26 Dec 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Angel
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Heather
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Bob
4 May 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Julie
27 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jeanine Susann
4 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nelson
19 Apr 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Erik
2 Jan 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
David
31 Oct 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
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Heather
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Heather
9 Mar 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Adam
27 Oct 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Elisabeth
30 May 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Oliver
8 Mar 2025
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Stayed 5 nights
MARCOS F
30 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dustin
6 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Janice
9 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Anthony
5 Dec 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
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Heather
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Heather
31 Mar 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Bob
4 May 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Jeanine Susann
4 Feb 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Maria L
15 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Erik
2 Jan 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
tonia
5 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Ruth
1 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Clive
6 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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yasin
2 Apr 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Graham
11 Dec 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Derek
8 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
bharat
24 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Paul
18 Aug 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 centre
Valet parking
Safe-deposit box
Meeting rooms
Business centre
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)