Located by the sea, The Kelway Hotel offers a warm welcome with free WiFi, a manager's reception and dry cleaning/laundry services. Unwind on the garden or at Farriagers restaurant where you can savor breakfast to kids' meals.
Reviews
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Connecting rooms available
Bar
24/7 front desk
Pool
Laundry facilities
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Near the beach
Restaurants and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Seasonal outdoor pool
Room service
Meeting rooms
Airport shuttle
Area shuttle
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Garden
Feel at home (6)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Premium TV channels
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
The current price is RM330
RM330
RM380 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Room options
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Standard Double Room (Non Sea Facing)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
17 sq m
Hill view
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Standard Double Room, Sea Facing
Highlights
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Premium bedding
17 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Luxury Double Room (Non Sea facing)
Highlights
Patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
22 sq m
Hill view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Honeymoon Suite
Highlights
Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
31 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Executive Suite
Highlights
Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
31 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Signature Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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Junior Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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1 Brookes Hill Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013
What's nearby
King's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Hobie Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Port Elizabeth City Hall - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
Getting around
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 9 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Area shuttle (surcharge)
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
Located just 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from the airport, The Kelway Hotel offers a shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Farriagers, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
At a glance
Hotel size
63 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Free reception
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Beach nearby
Use of nearby fitness centre
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference space
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2004
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Seasonal outdoor pool
Banquet hall
Art Deco architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium satellite channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Farriagers – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 130 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 150 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Also known as
Kelway Hotel Port Elizabeth
Kelway Hotel
Kelway Port Elizabeth
The Kelway Hotel Hotel
The Kelway Hotel Gqeberha
The Kelway Hotel Hotel Gqeberha
Frequently asked questions
Does The Kelway Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Kelway Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Kelway Hotel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Kelway Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Kelway Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Motorhome/coach/lorry parking is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Kelway Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 150 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Kelway Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at The Kelway Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World (15-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Kelway Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and scuba-diving, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Kelway Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Farriagers.
What's the area around The Kelway Hotel like?
The Kelway Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from King's Beach and 15 minutes' walk from The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World.
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The Kelway Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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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 Exceptional
12 January 2025
Great hotel!
Great hotel. Far better than the star rating suggests. Fantastic staff, really nice location and view. Great breakfast! Even monkeys in the morning
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
19 January 2024
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
Gillian
Gillian, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 September 2024
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
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2023
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.
Manishi
Manishi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 January 2025
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 November 2024
Kyle
Kyle, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2024
Craig
Craig, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2024
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 March 2024
Meryl
Meryl, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 November 2023
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
29 September 2023
NKOSILATHI
NKOSILATHI, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 January 2023
Odilson Tadeu
Odilson Tadeu, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 July 2022
Anneline
Anneline, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 May 2022
Ghulam
Ghulam, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
7 April 2022
Chelsea
Chelsea, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
21 February 2022
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
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 December 2021
brian
brian, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 December 2021
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 November 2021
Ethan
Ethan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2021
Excellent stopover for an early morning flight
Comfortable stay. Very close to airport. Extremely friendly staff who helped with all our questions
Carin
Carin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2021
Beauty
Beauty, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 October 2021
Phumeza
Phumeza, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2021
Everything, wonderful staff excellent service, will recommend for other people as well