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8.4

1,912 reviews

The Beach Hotel

The Beach Hotel

Marine Drive, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, 6000, South Africa

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Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

The Beach Hotel

The Beach Hotel is a stylish 4-star retreat in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Nestled on Marine Drive in Summerstrand, this beachfront property sits about 2.9mi from the city center and has earned 1,912 reviews. Prices start from $81, inviting travelers to enjoy sun and sea.

Featured amenities include a restaurant, beachfront access, and an outdoor swimming pool (free). Free WiFi and private on-site parking are available, along with a 24-hour front desk, air conditioning, a garden, and a terrace. The on-property business center is free, with meeting or banquet facilities available for extra charges; snorkeling, shuttle service, golf, and kids’ meals are offered at additional charges.

With direct beachfront access and a range of on-site facilities such as a sun deck, bar, room service, and non-smoking rooms, The Beach Hotel provides a comfortable, easygoing base for travelers exploring Port Elizabeth.

Three on-site dining options give travelers a menu of moods to match the beachside vibe. Ginger the Restaurant brings a Modern, Romantic atmosphere with International and European flavors. The Crest Restaurant offers a Traditional ambiance, while The Verandah Restaurant rounds out the lineup for casual dining. A bar, a sun deck, and a terrace provide laid-back spots to sip and dock into the sea breeze without leaving the property.

When it comes to payments and convenience, cash is not accepted; Mastercard, American Express, Visa, and Diners Club are the accepted methods. Free WiFi and private on-site parking keep everything easy, and a 24-hour front desk stands by for any needs. The on-property business center is free, with meeting or banquet facilities available for extra charges; snorkeling, shuttle service, golf, and kids’ meals are available at additional charges.

Outdoor lovers will appreciate the all-season outdoor pool and direct beachfront access, plus a sun deck, garden, and terrace for soaking up every moment by the water. A broad room lineup is available, including Seafront Single Room, Room - 1 Bed, Partial Sea View; Quadruple Room, Panoramic View; Executive, Queen; Suite; and other options such as Single Room and Deluxe, Partial Sea View, offering choices to suit different tastes and budgets.

Closest airports

Port Elizabeth Airport

2.4mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Rooms

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Room - 2 Twin, Sea View

2 Twin Beds

255 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned twin room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

205 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This air-conditioned twin room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Executive, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

450 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Offering free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned twin room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, an electric kettle as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Twin Room, Partial Sea View

1 Twin Bed

255 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This double room offers partial sea views, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with selected satellite channels and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Each room has an private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer is provided.

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Standard Room

1 Double Bed

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Standard

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Room - 1 Bed, Partial Sea View

255 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This air-conditioned double room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Double Room, Sea View

255 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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This double room offers sea views, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with selected satellite channels and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Each room has an private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer is provided.

Standard Double Room - single occupancy in The Beach Hotel

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Double Room, Single Use

1 Double Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Executive Double Room - single occupancy in The Beach Hotel

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Executive, Double, Single Use

1 Double Bed

450 sqft

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Twin Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Beach Hotel

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Room - 2 Twin, Sea View, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Twin Room with Partial Sea View - single occupancy in The Beach Hotel

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Room - 2 Twin, Partial Sea View, Single Use

2 Twin Beds

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

View

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Double Room with Sea View - single occupancy in The Beach Hotel

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Double Room, Sea View, Single Use

1 Double Bed

260 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

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Guest reviews

8.4

1,912 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Ushmiza

9.1

April 2025

Loved the location. Right opposite the beach. And right next to the Boardwalk Mall. I also liked that there are 3 restaurants on site to take care of ones food needs. The staff were all very hospitable. Ever ready to help their guests. Towel changes every single day. Very unlike other hotels who tell you to hang up towels of you are not needing them to be washed. The check-in & Check out process was smooth. Upon checkout (before 6am), an on the go snack was available for taking. Apparently, this is available for guests who would potentially leace early for tours and the like as well. A cup of coffee was made for us by one of their staff. This was really appreciated as well.

There was a problem with us not having hot water on day one. But this was resolved efficiently. With no issues for the remainder of the trip. I would recommend that the vegetarian hot foods provided at breakfast be kept in separate containers. And not next to fish and sausages as I found daily. As people mix up spoons, and people sometimes drop gravy and/ oil from the meat side going into the vegetable side. So this was a bit difficult for us, being vegetarian. I am hoping that the next time I come here, that it would be normal for them to separate vegetarian foods, making it easier for people following a vegan/vegetarian diet.

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Quentin

9.1

February 2025

Ordered an Omelette which was made to my liking and very tasty. The rest of the food was also very good. Loved the fresh sweet melon and watermelon. Location of restaurant is central in Hotel with a great sea view should you prefer to sit on veranda.

Would have liked coffee or tea to be offered at the table as there were a few troublesome flies and one couldn't dare walk away. Its to be understood that flies were present as the restaurant is open plan. Fresh napkins were not available at table but one could get serviettes where the bread was close by. Besides these minor items the experience was absolutely wonderful.

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Kevin

9.1

January 2025

A delightful old styled hotel with spacious rooms (we paid upgrade for sea view). Gingers restaurant (part of the hotel) was good and food excellent as was the Buffett style breakfast and the Veranda seating for a coffee. We managed a couple of walks on the front, but didn’t travel more than a mile and half each way as didn’t feel comfortable after that. A very nice, although not that biog, Boardwalk shopping Mall is next door which is nice and includes a few shops, resonates and a good super market,

Whilst the location was good near the summerstrand and beach, the area and unfortunately most of PE was not clean, nor safe which dampened our stay. (It also rained the 2 days we were there! Our shower was powerfully but difficult to control the temperature.

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Monique

8.2

January 2025

Room was clean and spacious, comfortable bed! Appreciated the aircon, and spacious shower. The block out curtains were great too! Having space for suitcase, having a mini fridge, a desk, hairdryer - all convenient. The Veranda restaurant and bar were great. Nice food, drinks and service.

Waited over an hour to check in, despite being told I could check in at 2pm and I had confirmed that I would be arriving at 2pm. Cleaner was asleep on bench in downstairs ladies bathroom when I arrived. With another cleaner with her bucket against the door making it difficult to get into the downstairs bathroom (And reason for using the downstairs bathroom was because I was still waiting for my room to be ready)

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Jill

8.2

February 2025

I enjoyed my stay at The Beach Hotel. It's very convenient location wise, and the hotel itself is right by the beachfront and next to The Boardwalk Shopping Centre and Casino. I only stayed for 1 night, but I was happy enough with everything. The room is nice and big, though the bathroom was kinda small. But it was clean and crisp and very nice all in all. I slept well as the bed was comfortable, and the room was nice and dark thanks to the heavy curtains. The common area are really great too. Lovely places to sit and look out over the ocean. And also plenty of places to eat within the hotel or out. The breakfast selection was a feast! It looked fantastic. All in all a wonderful place to stay.

I am not sure if it's the section where my room was (around a courtyard), but every time someone flushed a toilet in one of the other rooms, the noise of the plumbing could be heard quite loudly. As if it travelled all through the other rooms. It got a bit annoying when trying to sleep. The carpeting throughout the hotel needs to be replaced desperately. It looks like the same carpet they had when they first opened. Grimy and worn out. Not a great look for a upmarket hotel.

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Amoere

8.2

December 2024

Stayed here many times over the years,always like the old feel of the hotel.Breakfast was nice.Like the cashless idee!No problems with service or friendliness..nice secure parking and location is good with lots to do and places to eat in walking distance.Ginger the restaurant is excellent as always..had a perfect steak and the other food was good as well.

I think the carpets in the hallways downstairs need a clean ....also the towels in the bathroom are really not white anymore or soft and look frayed.The outside balcony of the rooms floorboards can really be varnished...they are an eyesore.Is there any way all the cables that one see when you sit on the balcony can be disguised?Perhaps that roof can be coated with something so it looks better on the eye?

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Andries

8.2

April 2025

Everything was perfect, you cannot ask for a better location. Walking distance to the shops and beach. The staff was extremely helpful and very friendly. Will definitely stay here again.

Nothing to complain about, the room was perfect. But think next time I'll ask for an upstairs room or a room facing the garden or side of the hotel .I had a sea facing room downstairs. It was facing the street, so I couldn't really open up the curtains completely to enjoy the sea view. Other than that everything was perfect. Will stay here again. Very friendly staff. 😀

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Patrick

9.1

July 2024

I opted for a slightly larger room - this was a quiet, which is important for light sleepers. The bed and pillow were comfortable, and the shower had good pressure. The breakfast was a very nice spread and the staff were attentive. The hotel is just across the road from the seaside and right next to the local mall, so you can always pop over there if you needs something. There are three restaurants at the hotel - I tried two (not the fine dining one) and the food was decent,.

The wifi in my room was terrible - I could connect (eventually), but the signal was so weak that data barely dribbled through and I ended up having to work in the hotel lounge. My room just seemed to have been too far away for good signal - they did look into it, but it was not resolved by the time I checked out.

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Harvey

9.1

August 2024

For my wife and l, it's reasonablely close proximity to the airport is a huge plus as was the friendly, efficient service at reception, the rooms we stayed in on this trip were lovely, clean, comfortable and well appointed ( rooms 1 and 2). The Ginger is a superb restaurant, we especially love the wine selection.

The service on the veranda is somewhat lacking, at times it was difficult to get a waiter despite the fact that there was only 3 to 4 other people on the veranda or inside the lounge., this was a repeat of our experiences on our trip last year. The sofas on the veranda were very dirty, and dropped food was left on the floor under one of the tables, very much at odds with the cleanliness of the rest of the hotel.

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Felicity

10

December 2024

I loved The Beach Hotel from the friendly gate security to the Receptionist, waitrons and Manager. Truly professional service. The room was immaculate and the bathroom and ablution facility spotless. The quiet and serenity was truly priceless. I will surely recommend the Beach Hotel not only for their Bed and Breakfast but also their Boardroom Facility Buffet Meals and Lounge area and outside Garden facility. Truly loved our stay Guest Supper 11-12 December 2024

I didn’t stay long enough to encounter any negativity

Points of Interest Around The Beach Hotel

Airports

Port Elizabeth Airport

2.4mi

Restaurants

Ginger the Restaurant

Cuisines

  • International
  • European

Ambiances

  • Modern
  • Romantic

The Crest Restaurant

Ambiances

  • Traditional

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of The Beach Hotel

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Business center

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Room service

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Beach Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Beach Hotel

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Beach Hotel?

Your reservation at The Beach Hotel specifies a check-in timeframe of 02:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and a check-out deadline of 11:00 AM.

Does The Beach Hotel provide free parking options?

Yes, there is convenient and free private on-site parking available at The Beach Hotel, and no reservations are required.

What's the nightly rate at The Beach Hotel?

The Beach Hotel has a starting price of $81 for accommodations. Do remember that actual rates might deviate based on the room and date. Insert your dates for a detailed price view.

What types of rooms does The Beach Hotel offer?

The Beach Hotel offers a variety of rooms including Standard Double, Executive Double, Twin with Sea View, Twin with Partial Sea View, Double with Sea View, and Standard Twin rooms. All rooms accommodate 2 adults with bed sizes ranging from Twin to Double and room sizes from 205 sqft to 452 sqft. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.

What activities does The Beach Hotel offer?

At The Beach Hotel, guests can enjoy various leisure amenities. They can dine at the on-site restaurants such as Ginger the Restaurant, which offers a modern and romantic ambiance and serves international and European cuisines. For a more traditional dining experience, The Crest Restaurant is also available. When guests want to unwind and relax, they can make use of the outdoor swimming pool or enjoy the beachfront location of the hotel. The hotel's sun deck, terrace, and garden areas provide serene spots for guests to soak in the ocean view. Moreover, the hotel offers a golf course for guests who enjoy the sport. For those looking for convenience and comfort, the 24-hour front desk, room service, and private parking on site are available.

Does The Beach Hotel have a pool for guests?

The Beach Hotel has an outdoor pool available all year round.

Does The Beach Hotel have on-site restaurants?

The Beach Hotel offers three on-site restaurants. Ginger the Restaurant serves international and European cuisine in a modern and romantic ambiance. The Verandah Restaurant and The Crest Restaurant are also available at the hotel.

Does The Beach Hotel accept credit cards and cash payments?

The Beach Hotel does not accept cash payments. However, they do accept credit card payments, including Mastercard, Diners Club, Visa, and American Express.