Happy Valley
Happy Valley, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa- Park
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Experience breathtaking views of Nelson Mandela Bay at The Kelway, where modern comfort meets coastal charm. Indulge in spacious rooms with dark wood furnishings and enjoy fusion cuisine at Farranger restaurant overlooking Algoa Bay. Sip on South African wine in the unique steam-train themed bar with panoramic bay views. Benefit from convenient services like free parking, shuttle bookings, and trips to Addo National Elephant Park. With Bayworld Oceanarium opposite the hotel and Humewood beach just a short walk away, your coastal adventure awaits at The Kelway. Book now to make unforgettable memories by the bay.
Check-in from
02:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
33 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
22 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 3 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Individually decorated room
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
237-sq-foot individually decorated room, patio with hill views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
22 m2
Hill View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Individually decorated room
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, free toiletries, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Safe, desk, and phone; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
2 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide), Sofa bed (90-99 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
31 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
31 sqm
Sea View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
17 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Fabulous location, great breakfast and lovely staff.
Nothing
Staff
Great for our needs.
Das Frühstück war umfangreich und sehr fein. Die Lage vom Flughafen zum Übernachten ist empfehlenswert und die Distanz ist nahe. Wir würden diese Unterkunft jederzeit wieder wählen. Auch das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Es fällt mir nichts ein.
Pretty good hotel, maybe a bit outdated, but nothing to complain about
The weather :)
Loved the decor- pictures& settings in public spaces. Rooms are a good size & well fitted, lovely to have an outdoor space
Pillows were not soft. Not so good for a bad neck. Lovely chairs in dining area but for me as an older person in their 80's Were heavy to manoeuvre making it difficult to pull them in under you & hard to push out to get up as one needs assistance at this age.
Friendly staff, good views
The bed mattress was not comfortable at all. Felt old amd in desperate need to be changed
Clean and tidy.
Security at front door very unprofessional. Lady at the dining room very unprofessional.
Beds are comfortable
Swimming is too small
Noghi
Nothing
Perfect for me
Nothing
Un buon hotel vicino all'aeroporto, stanza comoda e pulita con bagno grande e funzionale. Buona e completa colazione. Abbiamo cenato al ristorante (il buffet era già chiuso al nostro arrivo) e ci siamo trovati bene. Per noi è stato comodo arrivando la sera a Port Elizabeth e ripartendo subito il giorno dopo. Lo consiglierei
Tutto ok
Very quite room
Friendly stuff, room
The location was just perfect for my business trip
The bathroom basin taps dit not have a hot and cold indicators. This can be fixed.
We enjoyed the oldish look whilst still being very neat and clean. The staff is brilliant. Very helpful and friendly.
We didn't get a double bed which we booked. The breakfast is ok. One would expect a bigger variety for a 4 star hotel. The food from the menu was brilliant the one day and the next day the same food was mediocre.
Great location and wonderful staff
The staff is friendly helpfull and accommodating
They upgraded us from a room that had twin beds to one with a large queen size bed.
From the entrance the carpet was dirty all the way to our room. There were no porters for our luggage. The lift for luggage was not in a great working condition and was old. Ambiance was not great and it is not true that it is beachside. Overall dissapointment
Friendly staff ❤️ the room was so big , comfortable 🛌 bed. The breakfast is so good 😅
Nothing
It was available
Nothing to dislike
everything was good, no complaints at all !!
I wish the water was a little hotter.
the location is very nice next to the beach .. breakfast it was perfect you dish for yourself and my room was very clean
theres nothing that i can say i didnt like about kelway hotel
Beautiful location wonderful room and enjoyable facilities.
The channel selection in the room could be better the internet was also not up to standard however this is not bad at all
Lage
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Überall sehr nettes Personal. Parkplätze direkt vor der Tür. Es wird alles sehr stark überwacht. Wir hatten 2 Standard Zimmer, für 1 Nacht absolut ausreichend. Das Frühstück und das Abendbuffet waren sehr lecker und reichhaltig.
Staying at The Kelway felt like home away from home.Comfortable beds and very friendly staff. The restaurant serves delicious food as well.
Location, view and ambience.
Bed was very hard.
Everything
nothing
Big bathroom and the balcony for a nice view
The bed was noisy and not really comfortable. Didn't know that they are rooms with a mat because I sometimes get asthma attacks (due to allergies) and I have sinuses. I guess next time I have to make a special request
View
Stairs to 2nd floor no choice plus you have yo take your luggage to rooms No water provided in.the rooms Room size and bathroom very small
Everything
No fridge
Clean rooms. Comfy beds. Friendly staff And very nice and fulfilling breakfast
The smell from the bathroom. There was a sewerage smell from the bathroom ea h time you flush
Good location. Close to many restaurants. Bell hop to help with luggage to the third floor because there are no elvators
On-site restaurant service very poor during dinner. Waited a long time for menus and order to be taken. Ended up leaving after a while. Restaurant wasn't very busy. Breakfast service was a bit better.
It was a very quiet experience, not a very busy hotel, so when I was in the bar, I was alone which was pleasant
They never had stock of the drinks or foods I wanted. it didn't seem close enough to walk to a cafe or anything so it is kinda secluded. I was there at night so my view might be different if I was staying during the day when everything was open
Great location.
Room was a bit noisy. From my room could hear the staff talking in the bar.
Overall good service, rooms was clean and the view from the rooms was great. Breakfast was good, had to rush out early but still managed to grab something. Very safe and secure, will book my next stay when I pass through PE again.
Nothing in particular
The breakfast was amazing. It was located near restaurants. The staff was helpful and offered a scale to check luggage weight.
It needs major repair. This is a 1.5 start hotel at best. There is no elevator. Beds are hard as a rock. Bathrooms were very very small.
Friendly staff
Breakfast was a bit cold but nice
The location of the hotel is ideal, very close to the beach and promenade and close to most areas of PE. The setting of the restaurant and bar also has great views. The bed was exceptionally comfortable The staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
The TV was not tuned in properly, so had a lot of static
Everything It was A ok
I LIKED EVERYTHING, FROM BEING WELCOMED AT RECEPTION, ROOM SO CLEAN, I REALLY ENJOYED MY STAY
DON'T HAVE ANY COMPLAINS
Très bon petit déjeuner, chambres confortables.
Avoir à payer pour un thé ou un café (cappuccino) pour le petit déjeuner, alors que le petit-déjeuner était inclus. C'est le seul endroit ou ce n'était pas inclus dans notre voyage. L'hôtel est un peu vieillot et les chambres auraient besoin de rénovation. Absence de petit frigo dans la chambre.
The rooms was clean and wifi was good. Front desk check in was good.
The bathroom was really small. At 6:40 am the dining room was full of tour bus patrons which did not allow me to have breakfast (business traveller). I had to skip breakfast which was included in the price ( and actually go buy me breakfast) and when I raised the issue with the front desk at checkout, I got no response? The gentleman just checked me out and that was it. I have had a dining room issue before when I stayed there.
Ocean views
hotel was near the beach and shopping mall Breakfast was very substantial with many items to choose from. room was atypical because it did not face the ocean. Bath was very good.
The room was nice and clean
the water jug was dirty
Everything
Nothing
It was in a lovely location with a beautiful view and a lovely pool!
The aircon was quite loud.
The view and the staff
The facility is smaller
Tolle Lage, sehr nettes Personal, leckeres Frühstück, gemütliches Zimmer.
Easy check in. Great room size
Elevator needs updating
Excellent location, excellent views, proximity to restaurants. Excellent service.
Nothing.
Cleanliness
Staff
Perfect place breakfast top class as well as staff very friendly,helpful and approachable the facility top class and well maintained with professionalism
Nothing everything so perfect
La gentillesse et disponibilité du personnel Le buffet breakfast
Rien
Sehr gutes Abendessen und viel Auswahl beim Frühstück. Sehr freundliches Personal.
Zimmereinrichtung und Fußbodenbelag nicht mehr ganz neu.
The staff are very excellent 👌 m
None
The staff were very welcoming and efficient in checking us in. The room was comfortable with a reasonable view of the sea. The Kelway is very well located for access to the airport. A good value and comfortable place to stay in Gqeberha.
Sadly, we were unable to do breakfast because of an early flight. Perhaps a 6am breakfast start for early departures would have been a bonus.
I enjoyed the food and their ambiance
Nothing
The beach view and also breakfast was good. Friendly stuff
The balcony was very dirty, cigarette stompies on the floor, something spilled on the floor and we don’t smoke
Hospitality from The waitress Sino and reception ladies
I loved everything
The food and the sea view
The room had no plugs to charge next to the bed
Very accomdating staff in breakfast room (Vanessa) organised a cooked up vegetarian meal
very small tv which is hard to see from bed
The bed very comfy
The stairs No elevator The limited TV channels
Beautifully situated
None
The location
Their beds were the hardest I have ever slept on. 😴
Well situated and easy to access
Carpets needs to be changed.. bed not comfortable. Bathrooms can see have been upgraded. Staff very friendly and helpful always smiling and cheerful.
The hotel has a great location. The staff are welcoming and efficient. The room was spacious and very comfortable with a great view across the bay.
We were in Gqeberha over the Iron Man competition so the beachfront was very congested. This is not a complaint, but if you want a quiet weekend avoid big sporting events.
Everything about the property is great from the staff, service and next to everything. I would definitely go back again
Nothing at all
Everything was awesome. Location was perfect and central.
No problems at all.
Short walk to the beach and fast food outlets and beachfront bars. Pretty pool area. Lovely breakfast spread and cheeses.
Room and loo too tiny, twin plug point not working (apparently they knew) i.e.: no DSTV or phone charger until I went to reception to ask for plug.
Service and the cleanliness
Non
Die Lage ist super gutes Frühstück alles sehr sauber
nichts
Amazing experience. I booked the wrong room for my wife and I. The staff were kind enough to upgrade us. This is now our main recommendation and goto accommadation when staying over in PE.
The location, it was close to the airport, the beach and local restaurants. We stayed at the hotel before driving to Addo and it was a great spot to do so. Breakfast was lovely.
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Cleanliness
6.71/10Several reviews mention dirty carpets and a need for deep cleaning.
Service
8.68/10Staff are described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.72/10Positive feedback on location, convenient for access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.17/10Mixed reviews; some rooms satisfactory while others need upgrades.
Amenities
8.2/10Good amenities but some guests noted a lack of a fridge.
Value for Money
7.66/10Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.71/10Highly praised breakfast and decent food options.
Overall Experience
8.18/10Overall a positive experience highlighted by good staff and amenities.