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The Kelway Hotel

Property class: 3

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A pool area with wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a building with a wooden facade.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, wooden beams, and a tiled floor with a decorative pattern.
A hotel with multiple balconies, a large sign, and a well-lit entrance.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a wall with a marble-like pattern.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including sofas and a table, overlooking a beach and ocean.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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1 Brookes Hill Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013
  • Place, Bayworld
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, King's Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Seafacing Luxury Twin / Double (4 Star)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a chair, and a marble-patterned wall.

Seafacing Luxury Twin / Double (4 Star)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Non Seafacing Luxury Twin / Double (4 star)

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Non Seafacing Luxury Twin / Double (4 star)

  • Hill view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Seafacing Standard Double / Twin (3 star)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Seafacing Standard Double / Twin (3 star)

  • Sea view
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Non Seafacing Standard Twin / Double (3 star)

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

Non Seafacing Standard Twin / Double (3 star)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Hill view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Corporate Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a bench, a chair, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

Executive Corporate Suite

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Honeymoon Suite

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a chair and ottoman, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Honeymoon Suite

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room 300

A hotel room with a wooden ceiling, a large bed with white bedding, a brown sofa with patterned cushions, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

Premium Room 300

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Loft

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, chair, desk, and wardrobe.

Loft

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Kelway Hotel

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a seasonal outdoor pool are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
The Kelway Hotel offers 63 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Gqeberha hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Kelway Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Bayworld. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • Steps from Bayworld and Museum of Bay World
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly The Kelway Hotel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available. The property offers extended parking privileges.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Gqeberha hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception on selected days.
Farriagers – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 130 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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

The Kelway Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 188 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great experiencez
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manishi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antje

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Tolles Frühstück, super freundliches Personal, eine sehr schöne Terrasse mit Blick auf das Meer, was wir auch vom Zimmer aus sehen konnten.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

FABIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel datato con camere piccole (almeno la n° 19), non c'è ascensore per salire al 2° piano. Bagno e lavabo minuscoli, ottima la ventilazione dell'ambiente. Soffione doccia da sostituire, salviette di dimensioni appena accettabili. Mancanza di prese di corrente accessibili vicino al letto. Il ristorante potrebbe essere un po' più curato ed il personale essere più informato sui piatti (ho chiesto della carne priva di grasso ma quando è arrivata ce n'era in abbondanza). Colazione ok per il salato ma appena sufficiente per il dolce. In definitiva ci sta per una notte, ma non di più.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
É um bom hotel, com localização ideal para quem passa pela cidade, fácil acesso. A recepção foi atenciosa e o checkin foi rápido. Inconveniente de ter que subir escadas com bagagens. O apartamento é bom, a cama é confortável e o banho atendeu bem. Bom ar refrigerado. Bom buffet de jantar com atendimento ótimo! Café da manhã satisfatório, com boas opções! No geral, o hotel agradou bastante!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nomaphelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything, wonderful staff excellent service, will recommend for other people as well
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Spoilt by poor information from hotels.com

Our stay was spoilt as you did not tell us about the renovation work on the kitchen etc which is being carried out. This meant that only breakfast was available and nothing else. Your lack of information spoilt our trip. Suggest you get your act together. A discount would have been nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice welcome to the hotel by staff and good food in restaurant, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Busiswa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My mom and mother-in law spent their new year and the new year's eve at Kelway Hotel. The staff there was welcoming and kind. They also enjoyed the food. Thank you for taking good care or my moms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

JM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr zuvorkommend. Die Größe und Einrichtung des Schlafzimmers hat uns gut gefallen. Leider war das Bad extrem klein. Auch war der Lüfter sehr laut. Wir hatten ein Zimmer in Richtung Parkplatz/Meer, durch die Balkontür hat der Wind deutlich gepfiffen, was uns kaum schlafen ließ. Das Frühstücksbuffet ist sehr für englische Gäste ausgelegt. Im Speisesaal ist es mit vielen Gästen sehr laut und die Tische leider unsauber.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and it’s in walking distance to the beach,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Madhumeeta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Resturant is really nice. hotel doesn't provide water which is very disappointing. I booked for sea view room but I got normal room which was also not okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Homely stay

Superb hotel great friendly helpful staff Good breakfast plenty of choices cooked food and continental choices Room decent size and comfortable Value for money we have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to travellers
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tatiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ótimo custo/benefício

Hotel bem localizado, ótima limpeza, ótimo wi-fi e staff muito solicito.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fantastic, very friendly, helpful and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kelway Hotel Business trip.

A pleasant stay. Comfortable room. Staff were friendly. Room service was convenient. Food was good. Wifi signal was good. Room would be so much better if it had a small fridge. Draw in the room I stayed in needed cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr gut in Nähe der Uferpromenade gelegen!Ein Geschäftskomplex mit mehreren Restaurants ist in ca.5 Minuten zu Fuß erreichbar!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Für kurzen Aufenthalt ausreichend.

Das Hotel entsprach unseren Erwartungen, obwohl wir keinen WLAN Empfang hatten.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018