1,228 reviews
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$70Brookes Hill Drive, Port Elizabeth, 6013, South Africa
1,228 reviews
1/72
Restaurant
Beachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Beach
Welcome to The Kelway Hotel, your beachfront paradise in sunny Port Elizabeth! Just a short 2.3mi from the bustling city center, this delightful 4-star hotel offers unbeatable views and an array of amenities that will make your stay truly memorable. With prices starting from just $70, you'll be diving into comfort without diving too deep into your wallet!
Imagine starting your day with a sumptuous breakfast before wandering onto the sandy shores. After a sun-soaked morning, cool off in the outdoor swimming pool or grab a book and lounge on the private beach chairs. For those looking to indulge, our on-site restaurant awaits with delicious meals, while the bar serves refreshing drinks just seconds away from the sparkling ocean. Parents can relax knowing that the little ones have kids’ meals, and we offer a range of services including room service and a tour desk for planning your adventures around this gorgeous city.
But don’t just take our word for it! With over 1,100 glowing reviews, guests rave about the stunning ocean views from their balconies and the welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Whether you're here for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or just a bit of fun in the sun, The Kelway Hotel has it all—plus, free WiFi keeps you connected while you soak in the serenity of your surroundings.
As the sun sets over the horizon, prepare for a delightful dining experience at our signature on-site restaurant, Farriagers. With its family-friendly, modern, and romantic ambiance, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a meal after a day of exploring! Indulge in a feast showcasing local flavors and international delights that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re sharing a cozy dinner or enjoying a lively meal with the family, our talented chefs are dedicated to serving up culinary creations that will leave you craving more.
And what could be more refreshing than taking a dip in our adults-only outdoor swimming pool? This beautiful oasis invites you to unwind while soaking up the sun or catching up with friends. As you float lazily in the water, imagine the joy of endless summer days, refreshing cocktails swaying gently in your hand. It's an enticing sanctuary to relax and recharge, leaving all your worries behind—perfect for adult guests seeking a peaceful retreat just a stone's throw away from the beach.
At The Kelway Hotel, we know how important it is to create unforgettable moments during your getaway. Whether you want a romantic escape in our elegant honeymoon suite or a vibrant stay in our spacious family accommodations, you'll find the perfect haven for your needs. With so much to experience and explore in beautiful Port Elizabeth, starting right from your door, you’ll soon discover that this beachfront gem is your ticket to adventure, relaxation, and cherished memories. Grab your beach towel, and get ready to create your unique story at The Kelway Hotel!
Closest airports
Port Elizabeth Airport
1.8miRestaurant
Beachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Beach
Air conditioning
Bar
Tour desk
Parking On Site
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Garden view
Elevator
Garden
View
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
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Executive Corporate Suite
1 King Size Bed
335 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Boasting a balcony with sea views, this suite also offers a mini-bar and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit has 1 bed.
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Honeymoon Suite
1 King Size Bed
335 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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x5
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The air-conditioned suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Boasting a balcony with sea views, this suite also features a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.
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Standard, Sea View
2 Twin Beds
185 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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x6
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This spacious room is decorated with modern wooden furniture and carpeted floors. It also features a balcony overlooking the sea. Each of the air-conditioned rooms has a satellite TV, and a tea/coffee maker.
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Deluxe, Sea View
1 Queen Size Bed
235 sqft
Ocean view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
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x6
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Offers a satellite TV and scenic views over Mandela Bay.
Suite
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
355 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
x8
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x5
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The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. Featuring a balcony with garden views, this suite also offers a tea and coffee maker and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Deluxe
1 Double Bed
235 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
x10
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x6
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Spacious room that offers satellite TV and a private balcony.
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Studio
1 Queen Size Bed
375 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
x5
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x3
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Studio Standard
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Standard Room
2 Twin Beds
185 sqft
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
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Studio, 1 Bed
375 sqft
Balcony
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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This air-conditioned studio is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
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Suite Executive
1 King Size Bed
x8
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x5
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Suite Executive
Luxury
1 King Size Bed
Balcony
x4
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x3
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Standard Seafacing, 2 Single
280 sqft
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x6
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Standard non Seafacing is 280 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width.
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1,228 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Ricardo
8.2
August 2024
Clean room and decent food. The location was great (very close to the beach and shops). Air-conditioning in rooms really nice for the cold winter we are experiencing now. Adequote parking available.
The breakfast team service level requires improvement. The team is slow with clearing tables, making coffee, placing cutlery such as spoons on the tables, and we're standing around joking more than focusing on service. The dining room was so dim for breakfast, and the breakfast counter layout was not great (food was not too bad, though). The bedroom needs a bigger tv with more channels, a minibar fridge, and bottled water. There is no gym in place. Welcome drinks were served to tour busses only and not solo travelers, which I thought was poor customer service.
Neil
10
January 2024
We loved everything about our stay. I want to emphasize the friendliness and the loving nature of the receptionist. She is so professional, a true representative for The Kelway Hotel, and she is one of the main reasons we keep returning to stay at the Kelway. A true diamond you have as first contact to the customer, I hope The Kelway Hotel takes care of her as she takes care of us every time we stay there. Ps. We stayed at the Kelway 3 times in 2023 the festive season, and it was because of this wonderful lady at reception. I wish I got her name, we always chat so much, and I keep forgetting to look at her name tag. That's how much my wife and I love her :)
We completely love everat the Kelway.
Marlene
10
February 2024
The staff are absolutely amazing. Absolute perfection From the moment you park your vehicle and get met by the smiling face of the groundsman, the warm welcome from the front desk ladies, who have everything on hand, the beautiful smile and friendly greeting from the lady who prepared our room to perfection, the restaurant staff who can’t do enough for you and served wonderful meals to the absolutely amazing bar staff, who are always smiling and anticipating your every wish. If you want to feel special then the Kelway is the best place to stay.
Daniel
8.2
November 2023
I really loved the Breakfast. It had tons of choice, and the staff went over and above the expectations to make the stay superb. The rooms were simple, small but very Clean and comfortable.
The room I stayed in had decor and finishings which felt a little old and outdated, but not horrible in any way. Also, rooms are extremely small compared to previous places I have stayed. This might be how they want it to feel, and maybe just not my taste. It still would not dissuade me to stay, since the staff were so excellent.
Stephan
9.1
July 2023
Location convenience. Nice setting overlooking the ocean
On my last stay there, the one before this for which I was not asked for a review somehow, I had booked and paid for a sea view room. When I checked in the lady at reception gave me an old room in the rear. The hotel was empty btw. When I showed her my reservation that showed a sea view room, she said I must take it up with booking.com because her system showed a standard room. I had to demand she call management. When a manager appeared she started talking to him in Xhosa. I told her she was rude, to address him in English in my presence. They acceded to my demand reluctantly
Jeremy
8.2
August 2024
Friendly staff at reception and in the bar, happy to store my luggage, good wifi, nice terrace for a drink watching the sunset, comfortable room with small private terrace, easy walk down to the seafront with its promenade and beach.
The restaurant menu looked a bit basic compared to the offerings in the restaurants in the small shopping centre about 4 minutes walk down the hill, but restaurant seemed friendly enough.
Craig
8.2
March 2023
Breakfast and snacks were great, and the room very comfortable, plenty hot water too! The terrace was really lovely, with a spectacular view and the pool was sparkling. All waitrons were very friendly and helpful, especially Lindile, he provided a speedy service when serving snacks and drinks on the terrace and in the bar area. We relaxed on the terrace on both days we stayed at the hotel, and the covered terrace area is ideal for alfresco dining, which is protected from the wind. My brother visited us whilst we stayed at the hotel and we enjoyed some cocktails and drinks in the bar. We also enjoyed our short walk to the beach area and tidal pool. Shops and other restaurants are also close-by. We definitely would recommend the hotel for a short stay in PE.
A ramp is required up to the rooms and hotel facilities - my elderly mother was with us and she struggled with the steep stairs. A TV in the rooms would also be useful for catching up on news and sports, however there are 2 TVs in the bar area which was helpful. Would not recommend hotel for elderly or disabled people.
Pholisa
10
July 2023
The rooms were spacious and spotless, with great décor and crisp bed sheets. The breakfast was delicious, with a huge variety of options! The staff were attentive and went out of their way to ensure that we were comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble,the reception was welcoming.
A lady who was unfriendly when we arrived in the evening,I'm not sure about the name,but her facial expression was not welcoming at all,the guys gave us excellent service,in the morning we were served breakfast by friendly ladies & gentlemen.
Tessa
8.2
January 2023
I have stayed at many guest houses and hotels before. The Kelway's staff is super friendly and helpful. The location is central and close to the beach, take aways and not far from Boardwalk mall. Breakfast was a variety every day with fresh fruit on daily basis. The rooms were clean and quiet. Whatever we needed was provided by the staff and I want to than Ruan the manager and Daniell in restaurant for their special care and assistance. I will definitely stay there again.
Perhaps a small bar fridge can be provided for the rooms.Our aircon did not work propperly but the manager assisted us with this regard.
Dadie
8.2
February 2024
I like the friendly staff and well stationed location
The hotel has no value for money as far as the food is concerned. The breakfast was really below the hotel standard. Their dinner was really a junk food. I suggest they take a hint from aha gateway in durban or coastlands in umhlanga. The restaurant side is really bad please correct that otherwise besides that the staff was amazing
Airports
Port Elizabeth Airport
1.8miAirports
Port Elizabeth Airport
1.8miAttractions
Donkin Reserve
2miKragga Kamma Game Park
10.8miFarriagers
Cuisines
Ambiances
Location
Age restrictions
Availability
Restaurant
Beachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Room service
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Beach
Air conditioning
Bar
Tour desk
Parking On Site
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Garden view
Elevator
Garden
View
Bathtub
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Beach
Diving
Golf course
Hiking
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Fruit
Kids' meals
Minibar
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Designated smoking area
Elevator
Family rooms
Heating
Interconnecting room(s) available
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Satellite channels
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Beachfront
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Outdoor swimming pool
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Shuttle service
View
Garden view
Ocean view
Pool view
View
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 06:00
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Age restriction may apply
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Visa,
American Express,
Mastercard,
Diners Club
This property does not accept cash.
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