Gqeberha Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hobie Beach which includes a sandy beach, general coastal views and a coastal town
Hobie Beach which includes a sandy beach, general coastal views and a coastal town
Bayworld featuring art and outdoor art
Port Elizabeth showing bird life and a pond
Hobie Beach which includes café lifestyle, a beach and a coastal town

Where to stay in Gqeberha

Hobie Beach featuring landscape views, rocky coastline and general coastal views

Summerstrand

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Summerstrand. A stop by The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World or Hobie Beach might round out your trip.

Summerstrand
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Port Elizabeth Central

2.5/5(2 area reviews)

While visiting Port Elizabeth Central, you might make a stop by sights like Port Elizabeth City Hall and St. George's Cricket Ground.

Port Elizabeth Central
Plains Zebra, Addo Elephant National Park

Walmer

4/5(8 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walmer and surrounding area, you can visit Port Elizabeth Golf Club and St George's Park.

Walmer
Shark Rock Pier and Hobie Beach in Summerstrand, Aerial Panorama of Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Humewood

Waterfront views and beaches are notable features of Humewood. You might consider stopping by South End Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Humewood
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Newton Park

While visiting Newton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Newton Park Swimming Pool and Main Public Library.

Newton Park
Aerial view of Bird Island with Cape Cormorants offshore from Pollock Beach in Summerstrand

Pollok Beach

4/5(12 area reviews)

Seaside views, waterfront views and restaurants are some highlights of Pollok Beach. Make a stop by Hobie Beach or Piet Retief Monument while you're exploring.

Pollok Beach
Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth

Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth

4 out of 5
Corner of Marine Drive And Ninth Avenue Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape
The price is 2.884.929 ₫ per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
2.884.929 ₫
3.350.844 ₫ total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Piet Retief Monument and Lighthouses Tenpin ...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth
Garden Court Kings Beach

Garden Court Kings Beach

3 out of 5
La Roche Drive, Humewood Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) EC
The price is 2.296.271 ₫ per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
2.296.271 ₫
2.663.667 ₫ total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Museum of Bay World and Bayworld are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
This property advertises that they have air-conditioning, but they only have air conditioning in the common area is not in the rooms themselves very disappointed. Contacted the front desk. They wouldn't do anything to compensate for the lie.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Garden Court Kings Beach
Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport

Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport

1 out of 5
Cnr of De Havilland and Airport West Rd Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape
The price is 1.142.739 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
1.142.739 ₫
1.314.150 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ron Belling Art Gallery and St. ...
8/10 Very Good! (511 reviews)
Here’s a polished rephrased version: I was initially skeptical because it was more affordable, but it completely exceeded my expectations far better than the place I booked before moving here. It was also very convenient, as I could simply walk into the airport. The staff were very helpful. However, ...

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Paxton Luxury Apartments

Paxton Luxury Apartments

4 out of 5
1 Humewood Rd Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape
Stay at this apartment in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Museum of Bay World and Bayworld are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (13 reviews)
Great accommodation - needs to be well maintained.

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Paxton Luxury Apartments
First Group Brookes Hill Suites

First Group Brookes Hill Suites

3 out of 5
Lower Brookes Hill Street Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Bayworld and Museum ...
First Group Brookes Hill Suites
Coastal Haven 4

Coastal Haven 4

3.5 out of 5
15 Louise Michael Dr Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape
Stay at this holiday home in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Walmer Park Shopping Centre and Sardinia Bay Nature ...
Coastal Haven 4
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Gqeberha

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
7
5 - Excellent 20%
4 - Good
17
4 - Good 49%
3 - Okay
8
3 - Okay 23%
2 - Disappointing
3
2 - Disappointing 9%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Loved it - great vibe

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Great place to visit especially for cricket!

4/5 - Good

Jon

If you're travelling without a car, do make sure you have Uber. Taxis are hard to find considering it is a fair-sized place and are relatively expensive by SA standards

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

The cricket experience at St Georges Park was very good

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Enjoyed the beach, and especially Raggy Charters boat trip

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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