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The Kelway Hotel

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

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Executive Suite
Reception
Coffee service
Front of property

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

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

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

Comfort Room

Highlights

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

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 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 area

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

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 5 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

Hotel by the sea
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)
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall
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

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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

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 Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kelway Hotel on Mar 23, 2025 start from CA $95.49, 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.

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?

Situated by the sea, 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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The Kelway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 172 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Great place to stay, breakfast was nice. Could do with some more vegan options for breakfast and something in the resturant for the eveningh
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Used this to stay at the beginning and the end of my stay. Nice rooms, quiet and near the seafront
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Manishi

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

Kyle

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meryl

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

NKOSILATHI

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Odilson Tadeu

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anneline

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ghulam

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Chelsea

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carin

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phumeza

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nomaphelo

Everything, wonderful staff excellent service, will recommend for other people as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Reginald

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021