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The Kelway Hotel
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8.2

Excellent

137 reviews

137 reviews

View5
Breakfast4
Housekeeping3
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8.6

Excellent

Location rating score

Excellent location - 270 meters to the beach
Parking
FREE
Popular landmarks
Boardwalk Casino 1.1 km
The Donkin Reserve 3.3 km
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum 3.8 km
St George's Park 3.8 km
cape Recife Nature reserve 6.0 km
Sardinia Bay Local Authority Nature Reserve 14.8 km
Baywest Mall 17.9 km
Volkswagen Autopavillion 30.1 km
Storms River Bridge 158.3 km
Nearby landmarks
Bayworld Museum 110 m
Port Elizabeth Museum Complex 110 m
Former Bayworld Dolphinarium 200 m
Toby Joe’s 200 m
Brookes Pavilion 220 m
Tapas Al Sol 230 m
Happy Valley 250 m
Humewood Beach 270 m
MacArthur Leisure Centre 360 m
Kings Beach 360 m

The Kelway Hotel

Brookes Hill Drive, Humewood, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 6013 - See map

The car parking and the Wi-Fi are always free, so you can stay in touch and come and go as you please. Conveniently situated in the Humewood part of Port Elizabeth, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Boardwalk Casino. Rated with 4 stars, this high-quality property provides guests with access to restaurant, indoor pool and outdoor pool on-site.

Highlights

770 meters to public transportation

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

270 meters to the beach

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Free face masks
Sterilizing equipment
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Facilities

Airport transfer

Car park

Shuttle service

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Swimming pool [indoor]

Front desk [24-hour]

Luggage storage

Contactless check-in/out

Your dates are popular among travelersUsers are booking a place in Port Elizabeth every 34 minutes on Agoda.com
Value for money7.9
Distance to city center6.0 Km
Location rating8.6
Nearest airportPort Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)
Distance to airport3.4 km

Rooms available at The Kelway Hotel

Excellent
Room comfort & quality

8.4

Standard Seafacing Single (3 Star)
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • Beach view
  • 2 single beds
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Double
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  • Room size: 24 m²/258 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds
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Standard Seafacing Double Twin (3 Star)
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Sea (partial view) view
  • 2 single beds
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Single
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 1 king bed
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Seafacing Luxury Twin Double Room (4 Star)
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Sea (partial view) view
  • 1 double bed
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Standard Non Seafacing Twin Double (3 Star)
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds
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Standard Non Seafacing Single (3 Star)
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  • Room size: 15 m²/161 ft²
  • Garden view
  • 2 single beds
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Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
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  • Room size: 22 m²/237 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 queen bed
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Standard Room with No Sea Facing
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  • Room size: 17 m²/183 ft²
  • Sea view
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Honeymoon Suite
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  • Room size: 31 m²/334 ft²
  • Sea view
  • 1 king bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at The Kelway Hotel?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out. The front desk is always open, day or night.

How do I get to The Kelway Hotel?

The Kelway Hotel is easy to access from the airport. In fact, you can even book your airport transfer in advance for greater peace of mind with the additional charge of 120 ZAR. Just use the "Let us know what you need" section of the booking page to let the hotel know you want a ride, and they will contact you via the Agoda messaging service. A stay at The Kelway Hotel also comes with easy access to the neighborhoods around the hotel through the convenient shuttle service offered at the hotel. For those who wish to drive their own cars, The Kelway Hotel has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is free for guests.

Is breakfast offered at The Kelway Hotel?

Start your mornings right, with the continental and buffet breakfast options offered at The Kelway Hotel. Adults can enjoy breakfast offered with an additional charge of 120 ZAR if not included in the room rate. You may save on breakfast costs with Agoda by booking a room with breakfast, which is often included for less than buying it at the hotel.

What are my dining options at The Kelway Hotel?

The Kelway Hotel features an on-site restaurant for your dining convenience.

What is the smoking policy at The Kelway Hotel?

The Kelway Hotel does not permit smoking in any of its rooms, but allows smoking in designated areas.

What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to The Kelway Hotel?

The closest train, metro, or bus station to The Kelway Hotel is King's Beach, 760 m away.

What restaurants are nearby The Kelway Hotel?

The Kelway Hotel’s neighborhood is Humewood which includes popular restaurants such as Blackbeard’s, Farriagers Restaurant and La Kouzina.

What popular shopping places are close to The Kelway Hotel?

The Kelway Hotel is located in Humewood area which features shopping places such as Brookes Pavilion.

What are popular attractions near The Kelway Hotel?

The Kelway Hotel’s location in the Humewood neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Port Elizabeth Museum Complex and Splash Waterworld Port Elizabeth.

What popular beaches are close to The Kelway Hotel?

The Kelway Hotel’s Humewood neighborhood also includes Kings Beach.

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What people love about The Kelway Hotel

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "Nice and clean rooms."

    SOLLY

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    October 17, 2021

  • 9.2

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "Really friendly staff and very clean and quiet."

    Carla

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    June 15, 2021

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Staff 

    "Loved my stay friendly staff, loved the brekky, seaview, balcony."

    Warren

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    March 18, 2021

Property ranking|Compared to 448 Port Elizabeth properties
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Room comfort score
8.4/10
Location score
8.6/10
Service score
8.6/10
Value for money score
7.9/10
Better than
96
%
of Port Elizabeth properties
Better than
93
%
of Port Elizabeth properties
Better than
91
%
of Port Elizabeth properties
Better than
90
%
of Port Elizabeth properties
Overall rating:

8.2

Excellent
127 reviews
Cleanliness
8.4
Facilities
7.7
Location
8.6
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What travelers say they love:
Awesome staff and great restaurant
Pamela from South Africa
Couple
More about The Kelway Hotel

More about The Kelway Hotel

The Kelway Hotel

See more of Port Elizabeth when you stay at The Kelway Hotel and experience all the benefits of a truly central location.
At The Kelway Hotel, guests are bound to have a stress-free stay. Keep up with all your communications easily with the hotel's free Wi-Fi. Getting from and back to the airport can be easily arranged with the hotel's airport transfer services. Shuttle services provided by The Kelway Hotel makes it easy to plan your day trips, sightseeing, and more around Port Elizabeth.
Guests can enjoy free parking right at the hotel. Front desk services including concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes can assist with your needs. Getting tickets for the city's best entertainment is easy through the hotel's ticket service. Packing light is possible at The Kelway Hotel thanks to the hotel's dry cleaning service and laundry service keeping your clothes clean.
Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hotel. Smoking is allowed only in the designated smoking areas provided by hotel.
All rooms at The Kelway Hotel are designed for comfort. For your comfort, some rooms at the hotel are equipped with air conditioning. Some rooms at The Kelway Hotel even come with extra design features such as a balcony or terrace. In-room entertainment amenities are available in some rooms and include television and cable TV.
In some select rooms, you can find a coffee or tea maker and mini bar at your disposal. It's good to know that bathroom amenities including a hair dryer are provided in some of the guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Every day at The Kelway Hotel begins with a delicious in-house breakfast. Enjoy the morning bliss with a sip of good coffee at the cafe located in the hotel. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the hotel, for whenever you get hungry. A memorable night with your travel companions can be had without going far, at the hotel's bar.
Apart from amenities and services, The Kelway Hotel goes the extra mile to make sure all guests make the most of their time. Spend some time relaxing at the hotel's pool.


Around the property

Experience all the sights and local attractions of Port Elizabeth with The Kelway Hotel as your base. Don't forget to stop by The Donkin Reserve located 3.3 km away, where everyone who visits Port Elizabeth wants to have their photo taken.


Reasons to stay here

Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 93% cheaper than other options.
Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 97% of the city's other accommodations.
Guests who stayed here really appreciated the room comfort, scoring it higher than 96% of accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.7

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

2 mentions

Swimming Pool

1 mention

Internet

1 mention

Housekeeping

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool [indoor]
  • Swimming pool [outdoor]
  • Ticket services
Cleanliness and safety
  • Anti-viral cleaning products
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • Face coverings on staff
  • First aid kit
  • Free face masks
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hot water linen and laundry washing
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Protective screens in common areas
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Shared stationery removed
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Sterilizing equipment
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast [buffet]
  • Breakfast [continental]
  • Coffee shop
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
Services and conveniences
  • Concierge
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Doorman
  • Dry cleaning
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Babysitting service
  • Family room
Access
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [on-site]
  • Shuttle service
Available in all rooms
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Non-smoking
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Breakfast options
  • Full English/Irish
  • Buffet

Location

Brookes Hill Drive, Humewood, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 6013
Excellent
Location

8.6

Airports
  • Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)
    3.4 km
  • Bhisho Airport (VIY)
    194.1 km
Public transportation
  • King's Beach
    760 m
  • Humewood Road
    1.6 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Doctor's Surgery @Waterfront
    1.7 km
Convenience store
  • Sasol Shop
    1.4 km
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    930 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Boardwalk Casino
    1.1 km
  • The Donkin Reserve
    3.3 km
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
    3.8 km
  • St George's Park
    3.8 km
  • cape Recife Nature reserve
    6.0 km
  • Sardinia Bay Local Authority Nature Reserve
    14.8 km
  • Baywest Mall
    17.9 km
  • Volkswagen Autopavillion
    30.1 km
  • Storms River Bridge
    158.3 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Bayworld Museum
    110 m
  • Port Elizabeth Museum Complex
    110 m
  • Former Bayworld Dolphinarium
    200 m
  • Toby Joe’s
    200 m
  • Brookes Pavilion
    220 m
  • Tapas Al Sol
    230 m
  • Happy Valley
    250 m
  • Humewood Beach
    270 m
  • MacArthur Leisure Centre
    360 m
  • Kings Beach
    360 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Children 0-12 year(s)
Must use an extra bed
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out until11:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee120 ZAR
  • Distance from city center6.0 Km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)15
Extras
  • Breakfast charge (unless included in room price)120 ZAR
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsYes
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of floors2
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 63
  • Room voltage220
  • Year property opened2004
  • Most recent renovation2011

Reviews of The Kelway Hotel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.2
/
10
Cleanliness8.4
Facilities7.7
Location8.6
Room comfort and quality8.4
Service8.6
Value for money7.9
High score for Port Elizabeth
Rating
9+ Exceptional (25)
8-9 Excellent (9)
7-8 Very Good (8)
6-7 Good (2)
<6 Below Expectation (7)
Time of the year
Mar - May (14)
Jun - Aug (8)
Sep - Nov (15)
Dec - Feb (14)

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10.0
Exceptional
Carol from South Africa
Couple
Standard Twin Room Non-Sea facing
Stayed 2 nights in March 2021

Exceptional”

What a beautiful place! I simply loved the view from our balcony. The staff was all very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely go back there anytime.

Reviewed March 23, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Andrew from South Africa
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

Nice comfortable stay”

Convenient 1 night stay for morning flight from airport

Reviewed May 22, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Erika from South Africa
Couple
Room Assigned on Arrival
Stayed 1 night in September 2021

Value For Money”

We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend getaway. Very and efficient staff. Loved the Bar, very reasonably priced.

Reviewed September 13, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Rudi from South Africa
Couple
Standard Non Seafacing Twin Double (3 Star)
Stayed 1 night in December 2020

Great value for money”

Great value for money. Had a beautiful see view. Very friendly staff.

Reviewed December 30, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
Warren from South Africa
Couple
Stayed 3 nights in March 2021

Loved our stay”

Loved my stay friendly staff, loved the brekky, seaview, balcony.

Reviewed March 18, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
Pamela from South Africa
Couple
Stayed 4 nights in April 2019

An exceptional place to stay. ”

Awesome staff and great restaurant

Reviewed April 10, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Andrew from South Africa
Solo traveler
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

Comfortable stay ”

Extended from 1 night to 2 nights stay for airport travel

Reviewed May 22, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
SOLLY from South Africa
Business traveler
Double
Stayed 2 nights in September 2021

Exceptional”

Nice and clean rooms. Friendly staff.

Reviewed October 17, 2021

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9.6
Exceptional
Nick from South Africa
Couple
Stayed 1 night in November 2020

Exceptional”

Friemdly staff. Modern amd clean room with good balcony views.

Reviewed November 15, 2020

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10.0
Exceptional
REBEKKAH from South Africa
Family with young children
Standard Non Seafacing Twin Double (3 Star)
Stayed 1 night in January 2021

Exceptional”

JUST SUPER AMAZING , FANTASTIC

Reviewed February 01, 2021

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8.8
Excellent
mark from United Kingdom
Couple
Standard Twin Room Non-Sea facing
Stayed 2 nights in October 2021

quite good”

Nice location on the beachfront and near Boardwalk and casino, rooms average but everything worked except safe. Had to change rooms as they couldnt fix the safe and had to wait for another room to be cleaned even though it was after 3pm. Housekeeping staff quite rude but reception helped as much as possible.

Reviewed November 06, 2021

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9.2
Exceptional
Pretty from South Africa
Solo traveler
Standard Seafacing Double Twin (3 Star)
Stayed 1 night in December 2020

Value for money!!!!!”

The staff was very kind, polite and helpful. They did everything possible to make me feel welcomed. I would recommend it to anyone including families.

Reviewed December 10, 2020

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9.2
Exceptional
Carla from South Africa
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in June 2021

Exceptional”

Really friendly staff and very clean and quiet. Just disappointed that there was no fridge in my room this time.

Reviewed June 15, 2021

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10.0
Exceptional
SOLLY from South Africa
Business traveler
Luxury Double Bed Room with Sea Facing
Stayed 2 nights in June 2021

Exceptional”

Friendly staff

Reviewed October 17, 2021

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9.2
Exceptional
Diana from United States
Solo traveler
Seafacing Luxury Single (4 Star)
Stayed 2 nights in December 2018

Clean, safe, we located place ”

Pros: Good breakfast and room Cons: stairs; small pool

Reviewed January 27, 2019

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9.6
Exceptional
SOLLY from South Africa
Couple
Standard Seafacing Double Twin (3 Star)
Stayed 1 night in December 2020

Mr ”

Good like always

Reviewed December 02, 2020

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8.4
Excellent
Sally from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Standard Seafacing Single (3 Star)
Stayed 2 nights in November 2019

Great views & service”

Stayed in a standard sea-view room. Lovely view from my terrace, great breakfast, security on entrance. Had a problem with kettle and instantly replaced. Great position to explore the area.

Reviewed November 23, 2019

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8.4
Excellent
Bianka from South Africa
Couple
Standard Seafacing Double Twin (3 Star)
Stayed 1 night in February 2021

The Best”

This few nights was amazing, the view was gorgeous, breakfast was on point and most of all service was excellent

Reviewed February 14, 2021

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8.0
Excellent
Kevin from South Africa
Couple
Standard Non Seafacing Twin Double (3 Star)
Stayed 1 night in December 2020

Very good”

We had our most pleasant stay at Kelway...this is the first visit and surely not the last.

Reviewed December 23, 2020

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7.2
Very good
Claudia from Austria
Business traveler
Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
Stayed 1 night in March 2019

Nice colonial style”

Coming back to Kelway 's after some years, some rooms have been refurbished (nicely), nice terrace for drinks in the evening or breakfast, small pool, but nice. A little bit off the beach area in Summerstrand, but in walking distance good restaurants, safe area.

Reviewed March 11, 2019

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