Top-Rated Hotels in Eastern Cape

Offering an outdoor pool, spa and on-site restaurant, Drostdy Hotel is located in the beautiful town of Graaff-Reinet, which features over 220 heritage sites. Each room here will provide you with a flat-screen satellite TV, free WiFi and air conditioning. Guests will also benefit from a Nespresso coffee maker, 24-hour room service and a writing desk. At Drostdy Hotel you will find state of the art gym facilities, a choice of 3 pools in manicured gardens and a restaurant specializing in Karoo lamb & venison. Nestled among the Camdeboo National Park, the area offers a variety of sights, including the Valley of Desolation, Nqweba Dam and Cape buffalo.

- "Very enjoyable and services in all counts was outstanding." - "We enjoyed this gorgeous, gracious hotel with its lovely staff" - "Would’ve loved to stay longer" - "We loved EVERYTHING!" - "Fantastic!" - "It is a fantastic hotel" - "Everything was perfect, the staff, the food , including the welcome of the security guard from the is out of this world" - "Very comfortable ccommodation, lovely helpful staff, breakfast AND LUNCH GOOD, DINNER NOT SO."

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite.
Drostdy Hotel offers 48 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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

- "It was amazing . You need an executive room as standaard is too basic" - "Beautiful hotel, we loved our stay and will definitely be back for sure!" - "What a wonder place to rest after a long drive. The rooms are huge with stunning en suite bathrooms. The bed is huge with crisp white linens. Loved the complimentary snack platter and wine. The surrounding property is beautiful and the restaurant and bar setting is just perfect. The food is delicious. I could have stayed eating breakfast for hours. Overall the service and the property is totally worth it. Wish we could have stayed longer. P.S. It's pet friendly and load shedding proof. Thanks guys!"

Located in Port Elizabeth, 2.1 miles from Walmer Country Club, Nova Boutique Hotel, spa and conference venue has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can use a bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. All rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. The breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. Nova Boutique Hotel, spa and conference venue offers 5-star accommodations with a hot tub and grill. Little Walmer Golf Club is 2.3 miles from the accommodation, while Port Elizabeth Golf Club is 3.3 miles from the property. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 0.6 miles away.

- "Beautiful" - "It was a great stay with delicious food and friendly team on site" - "One of the best places in PE to stay." - "Very nice stay, friendly people" - "Unforgettable stay! Amazing!" - "Spacious and comfortable property" - "Fabulous boutique hotel experience in PE. Definitely 5 stars!" - "Justice’s welcome was wonderful. The spa was a much appreciated reprieve from the travel rushminute pedi was fabulous. W"

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Spend the day relaxing on the beach or pampering yourself at Prana Lodge's full-service spa.
Prana Lodge offers 8 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Refrigerators, espresso makers, and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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

- "An amazing quiet holiday destination. " - "We were there for a short stay. All was great. " - "The property is in a beautiful location with access to a beautiful beach. Gardens/pathways are well maintained. The spa is excellent. Small problem areas are - teapot in room still full of old tea/rust colored water in the kettle/wooden strip above the lounge curtain fell off/dinner was mediocre (risotto was terrible - stodgy lump)/back of house area behind our villa had garbage lying around. Devil is in the details. "

Located in Loerie, 33 mi from Port Elizabeth, Intle Game Lodge features a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the sea. Jeffreys Bay is 17 mi from the property. Free private parking is available on site. The accommodations is fitted with a cable flat-screen TV. Some units feature a seating area and/or balcony. A mini-bar is also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Intle Game Lodge features free WiFi . Towels are available. Intle Game Lodge also includes a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and and fully-serviced dining room. The property also offers packed lunches. Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for horse riding. You can engage in various activities such as game drives, bush picnics, cycling trails, hiking trails, clay pigeon shooting or just relaxing at the rim flow pool. St Francis Bay is 33 mi from Intle Game Lodge. Baywest Mall is 25 mi away.

- "A heavenly escape in The Eastern Cape" - "Amazing staff, stunning setting!" - "Stunning! Amazing! Glorious!" - "Peace and tranquility" - "Worth every cent, luxury at its best"

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Spend the day relaxing on Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve's private sand beach or pampering yourself at the hotel's full-service spa.
Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and espresso makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with jetted bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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

- "The staff was super friendly and helpful. The food simply amazing. Excellent value for money overall." - "This is a real treat on the eastern cape. The architecture is stunning and the coastal views amaze. The rate includes 3 excellent meals (B, L , D) and the choices were well thought out and of great quality. You cannot possibly go hungry. There are a ton of buck in many species, a few giraffe and rhino. A fantastic experience. "

Escape the ordinary and immerse yourself in the allure of No5 Boutique Art Hotel by Mantis, where luxury meets artistry in every detail. Located in Summerstrand, the hotel is a mere 10-minute drive from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, and a short walk to blue flag beaches, making it ideal for both business and leisure visitors to Gqeberha. Our hotel provides guests with designed suites, each adorned with authentic South African art, air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a mini-bar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower & spa bath. At No5 Art Boutique Hotel features we offer a range of world-class amenities, including a sparkling swimming pool, a fine dining experience at our Jazz Room Restaurant, and an exclusive private cinema perfect for family movie nights. Begin your day with a sumptuous continental breakfast, setting the tone for a day of relaxation or exploration. For business travelers, our state-of-the-art boardroom and event facilities ensure a seamless experience, while the TITE Medi Spa by Camelot invites you to unwind and rejuvenate. No5 Boutique Art Hotel by Mantis offers an unparalleled stay, promising an oasis of luxury in the heart of Gqeberha, far surpassing the ordinary and creating lasting memories.

- "Fantastic" - "Relax, recoup, rejuvenate" - "Fantastic" - "Exceptional art deco hotel with gorgeous art collection and wonderful bedrooms" - "Perfect stopover to start or end the holiday in a relaxed fashion" - "Excellent value" - "Excellent" - "Great property at a near great location. One street away from the beachfront." - "Ideal for our trip to Port Elizabeth" - "Enjoyable stay with very good rooms. Excellent location for our visit."

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a health club and a steam room.
Change of towels is available on request.
Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth offers 173 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "We have stayed at this hotel many times and have always been entirely satisfied. ." - "I have stayed at this hotel several times now and am always thrilled by the views from the hotel room. Very conveniently located in Summerstrand, right opposite the beach. It has a neat gym, swimming pool and restaurant. Staff were friendly and helpful as always. Parking is a bit tight but secure and safe. This is my favorite hotel in Port Elizabeth."

Located in Rhodes, 17 miles from Tiffindell Ski resort, Tenahead Lodge & Spa has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and luggage storage space. Guests can use a bar. The rooms at the hotel come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms have a coffee machine, while certain rooms contain a patio and others also feature mountain views. All guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at Tenahead Lodge & Spa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rhodes, like hiking and cycling. Mthatha Airport is 107 miles from the property.

- "Fantastic lodge - staff amazing, food superb and comfort personified." - "Best for Nature lovers. Great Lodge" - "We had the run of Tenahead. The staff were attentive & kind. Special mention of Franco & Jean- Marie" - "Fantastic stay. The staff were incredibly friendly." - "Excellent stay" - "Has lots of potential"

Family beach fun and outdoor pool
At Premier Hotel East London ICC, spend the day relaxing on the nearby beach or pampering yourself at the hotel's full-service spa.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Premier Hotel East London ICC offers 260 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

- "The Hotel facilities and the rooms are Excellent, clean, spacious rooms with modern decor and comfortable quality bed linen. " - "We enjoyed our stay .The room was neat, very comfortable with great sea view.Staff friendly and always willing to help.We are definately coming back." - "Amazing, very clean. Only thing is the iron that you have to go to an ironing lobby can’t get an iron to the room. Probably one of the best Hotels I’ve been to 👌"

Lalibela Game Reserve - Inzolo Lodge offers accommodations 27 mi from Addo Elephant National Park. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Some rooms feature a seating area where you can relax. You will find a coffee machine in the room. Extras include bathrobes, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Grahamstown is 23 mi from Lalibela Game Reserve - Inzolo Lodge, while Addo is 27 mi away. The nearest airport is Port Elizabeth Airport, 56 mi from Lalibela Game Reserve - Inzolo Lodge.

- "The most magical 3 days in a beautiful setting hosted by the loveliest staff." - "Beautiful private lodge. A true highlicht" - "Perfect for a breakay with my husband.."

Family beach fun and outdoor pool
At The Beach Hotel, spend the day playing on the nearby beach then return to dine at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants.
The Beach Hotel offers 58 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Gqeberha hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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

- "A fantastic 2 night stay. Thank Beach Hotel team. See you in the future. Love Ian and J Ferreira-Parker from Devon UK 2024 x" - "One night on business. Lovely clean rooms and dining facilities. Central to the beach." - "Lovely hotel, staff were lovely but service was a little slow at times" - "I adore this hotel! Ideal in so many ways. The breakfast was great! Dinner at Ginger restaurant was amazing! " - "Great location, all staff friendly and happy to help. An older hotel with a few "tired" areas and fixtures and fittings - but nothing bad. It has an older hotel "charm". Food is good."

Situated only a short walk from the beach, in the heart of Port Elizabeth, this modern hotel impresses with its many facilities and central location. Close to the airport and marina, the Paxton Hotel features 80 spacious guest accommodations. Marvel at views of the harbor from the comfort of your balcony. If you wish, you can order in room service and check your email via free wired internet. The bar is the ideal spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after a day of sightseeing or traveling. Enjoy a swim in the pool before getting ready for a meeting. The attentive, multilingual staff is happy to help whenever assistance is required.

- "Great stay!" - "Will definitely be back." - "I had a good stay and will book again" - "Quick in and out" - "Not the best but ok"

Hotel in Gqeberha with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Courtyard Hotel Gqeberha offers 91 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Gqeberha hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite television is provided. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Great view" - "Lovely staff great sleep and great view." - "Actual food service a little slow but staff and food excellent. Not being able to extend ‘book out’ or offer a transit room so we could enjoy the sun a few more hours before our flight out -7 hours time- was very frustrating! " - "Fantastic friendly staff, excellent food, great views from rooms and restaurant" - "I find it frustrating that when I book through hotels.com I get the worst room in the hotel. Hotel is beautiful, but I had a view of the casino carpark at the back end of the hotel with the casino generator/aircon making a huge noise 24h."

Offering views of Nelson Mandela Bay and its cliffs, this 4-star hotel features spacious rooms and a plunge pool. The hotel is located opposite Bayworld Oceanarium and offers free parking. Including views of the Atlantic Ocean or cliffs, all modern rooms at The Kelway are furnished in dark wood. The rooms include coffee/tea facilities,satellite TV and air conditioning. Decorated with hand-crafted tables, Kelway's Farranger restaurant serves fusion cuisine and overlooks Algoa Bay. Guests may be lucky and spot dolphins or whales on the adjoining sun deck. Guests can enjoy South African wine in the bar, decorated in a steam-train theme. It has a 9-yard glass wall that offers panoramic views of the bay. The 24-hour reception can book a shuttle service to Port Elizabeth Airport, 3.1 mi away. They can also arrange trips to Addo National Elephant Park, 47 mi away. Humewood beach is a 5-minute walk from the property.

- "Amazing and Memorable" - "Exceptional Stay" - "Perfect stay" - "GQEBERHA HIDDEN GEM." - "My family and I enjoyed everthing" - "I really enjoyed my stay and would recommend the hotel to my family and friends." - "Good place for a one night stop in Port Elizabeth" - "Good" - "Perfect place, ill book again" - "great stay" - "I loved it and will definitely consider staying there in future. I was upgraded to the honeymoon suite which was big and"

Beach hotel with outdoor pool, near Hobie Beach
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a fitness center and a sauna.
The Boardwalk Hotel offers 140 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 40-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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

- "Convenient area and close to beaches and shopping centre " - "Hotel was lovely. Easy free parking. Situated right night to a small mall where we had dinner in a restaurant on the seafront. This was great. Room was large and so was the bathroom. Windows opened fully to show sea and pool view. Only stayed one night. The only thing I didn’t enjoy was breakfast. This looked like it would be lovely but didn’t taste great, particularly the pancakes and coffee. "

Nestled in indigenous, sub-tropical foliage and where the Nahoon River meets the warm Indian Ocean, the Blue Lagoon offers tranquility and seclusion just outside East London. It features an outdoor pool, a separate children’s pool, and a BBQ area. At Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Center you will find stylish, garden-facing rooms or modern luxury two bedroom lagoon facing suites. They are air conditioned, feature a private bathroom and are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, satellite TV and mini-bar. Complimentary breakfast gives you a great start to your day. After having as active or relaxing a time as you wish, excellent dining and drinks while admiring the sunset await you. The “Upstairs On Blue” cocktail lounge serves various cocktails and alcoholic beverages. Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Center faces Nahoon Reef, a surfer’s paradise. Many other beautiful Eastern Cape beaches are nearby. Squash and tennis courts are available at the country club, and the East London Golf Course is also very close. "Big 5" game reserves, horse trails and forest walks are all within a couple of hours’ drive.

- "It was amazing" - "The family apartment style rooms were extremely comfortable with lovely views, short walk to beach." - "Lovely"

Beach hotel with a golf course and a casino
Spend the day relaxing at the nearby beach or practicing your swing at Wild Coast Sun's onsite golf course. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants.
Wild Coast Sun offers 396 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Mbizana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

- "very excellent" - "Cleanliness inside and nice vegetation outside. " - "Neatness the staff " - "Although passing through on our way to Cape Town, our stay was great. Highly recommend it." - "The place is very clean. Any service you require is done very quickly. Issues are resolved very professionally. The food is very nice. " - "It was excellent All ways want to come there." - "It was amazing my partner and I enjoyed every second of our stay at Wild Coast😍. From the reception their service is everything ❤️"

Located 328 feet from the beaches of Port Elizabeth, Singa Lodge in Summerstrand offers a garden with a swimming pool and a mosaic fountain. All spacious suites come with free WiFi and a separate entrance. Each suite at Singa has a mix of Eastern and African décor, and a private patio overlooking the garden. The suites also have a luxurious open-plan bathroom with free toiletries and private toilets. Breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room with its wooden chairs and large windows. A cocktail bar is also available for late afternoon or evening drinks. The Singa Lodge provides laundry services, dry cleaning and room service. Airport shuttles are available to Port Elizabeth Airport, 4.7 mi away. The Boardwalk Casino is 1.2 mi away from the lodge. The 24-hour reception can help arrange ocean activities and wildlife game safaris.

- "We have a lovely stay ❤️ the staff was amazing" - "I think I’ve everything." - "A brilliant stop for any professional. Its well worth it." - "Out of this world" - "Superb!" - "Very special place which looks even better than the pictures" - "Something different from your typical hotel" - "Beautiful and serene place to stay in. Worth every penny!" - "A lovely little hotel/guesthouse which was clean, comfortable and had a lovely breakfast."

Family-friendly hotel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a conference center are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite.
The Paxton Hotel offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations are furnished with single sofa beds. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Gqeberha hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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

- "We needed 1 night near the hotel and this fit the bill. Older hotel, but clean bath and comfy bed" - "All good" - "Booked twin room with two beds and got a room with " - "The staff were very friendly, check in and out easy. The room was missing pillows and towels for the children (which I am sure we could have rectified easily however we were exhausted). The bed was very hard and it was so noisy from the road and dock we actually thought the window was open and therefore didn't sleep very well. The room itself was spacious and clean. "