The Kelway Hotel

Property class: 3

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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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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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 Twin Beds

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

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 Twin Beds

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 Twin Beds

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

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

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 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Loft

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

Loft

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Summerstrand, a neighborhood in Gqeberha, The Kelway Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the beach. Bayworld and Museum of Bay World are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Piet Retief Monument and No 7 Castle Hill Museum. Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Port Elizabeth Golf Club are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Gqeberha travel guide
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1 Brookes Hill Drive, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6013

What's nearby

  • A building with a red sign reading "Bayworld" and a large sculpture of cannons.
    Bayworld
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A sandy beach with seagulls, a clear blue sky, and buildings in the background.
    King's Beach
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A rocky shoreline with waves crashing onto the rocks. In the background, there are industrial structures and a distant city skyline.
    Hobie Beach
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Humewood Beach
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seattle Coffee Company
    14 min walk
  • Ocean Basket
    4 min walk
  • La Kouzina
    3 min walk
  • News Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Beer Shack
    5 min walk

About this property

The Kelway Hotel

  • Hotel located in Summerstrand
  • 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 porter/bellhop, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Kelway Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Kelway Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Located in Summerstrand, this hotel is steps from Bayworld and Museum of Bay World. Humewood Beach and King's Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Kelway Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

8/10 Good

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

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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