Eastern Cape · South Africa
Where to stay in Gqeberha
Gqeberha is a city in Eastern Cape, South Africa, home to about 312,000 people.
- Best months
- all year
- Nearest airport
- PLZ4 km · Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
- Currency
- ZARrand
- Time zone
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Language
- Afrikaans, English, Northern Sotho
About
About Gqeberha
Gqeberha, also known as Port Elizabeth and colloquially P.E., is a major seaport and the most populous city in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is the seat of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa's second-smallest metropolitan municipality by area.
A perfect complement to the Garden Route, the Friendly City is a major sea port and tourist destination set along the beautiful shores of Nelson Mandela Bay. The centre of the South African motor industry is spoiled by moderate and warm temperatures all year round with scattered rain throughout the year - climatic attributes which contribute to an outstanding quality of life. A popular and significant destination for water sports, Port Elizabeth also offers many historical attractions, such as the Historic Donkin Heritage trail, taking visitors along the footsteps of the 1820 settlers.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Gqeberha
See
- Donkin Reserve
- Alexandria Dune Fields
- Tour Nelson Mandela Bay City
- St. Augustine's Cathedral
- South Africa Airforce Museum
- Bayworld Kangaroo Park
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
- No 7 Castle Hill Museum
- South End Museum
Do
- St George's Park
- African Dawn Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Beaches
- Algoa Bay Yacht Club
- Apple Express
- Boardwalk Casino
- Kragga Kamma Game Park
- Links Humewood Golf course
- Raggy Charters
- The Mountain Club of South Africa
- Voetsac Hiking Club
- The People's Observatory
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Where to stay
Which part of Gqeberha to stay in
Accommodation ranges from hostels to more luxury accommodation. Whatever you want, you can find without trouble.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Gqeberha
79 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| 10 on Cape Self Catering Apartments | 0.9 km | |
| 23 On Glen Guest House | 0.8 km | |
| 39 on Church Guesthouse and Conferencing | 1.9 km | |
| 39 on Nile Guesthouse | 2.4 km | |
| A La Martha's Air-Port Guest House | 2.3 km | |
| A&A Guesthouse | 1.1 km | |
| Aberdour Guesthouse | 4.1 km | |
| Admiral's Lodge Guest House | 7.5 km | |
| Admiralty Beach House | 7.8 km | |
| Africa Beach B&B | 6.5 km | |
| Ahoy Boutique Hotel | 4.5 km | |
| Al-Beit Lodge | 7.5 km | |
| Albert Road Garden Guest House | 2.4 km | |
| Algoa Guesthouse (Summerstrand) | 7.7 km | |
| Amani Guest Lodge | 2.4 km | |
| Amery House | 6.5 km | |
| Anchorage Guesthouse | 6.8 km | |
| Aqua Marine Guest House | 4.5 km | |
| At Sta-Plus Guest House | 7.3 km | |
| Bayside Guesthouse | 7.5 km | |
| Beachwalk Bed and Breakfast | 6.3 km | |
| Bluewater Beachfront Guesthouse | 11.6 km | |
| Bright on 5th Guest House | 6.7 km | |
| Brighton Lodge | 6.6 km | |
| Cape Flame Guest House | 6.9 km | |
| City Lodge Hotel Port Elizabeth | 5.5 km | |
| Conifer Beach House | 4.6 km | |
| Courtyard Port Elizabeth | 5.7 km | |
| Dempsey's Guest House | 1.8 km | |
| Dolphin Dance Lodge | 13.0 km | |
| Faith, Hope & Love Self Catering | 4.1 km | |
| First Avenue Guesthouse | 6.2 km | |
| Forest Hall Guest House | 2.7 km | |
| Garden Court Kings Beach | 4.8 km | |
| Gardenview Guest House | 2.0 km | |
| Hacklewood Hill Country House | 3.3 km | |
| Heugh Road Guest House | 2.1 km | |
| Isango Gate | 7.5 km | |
| Island Way Villa | 1.5 km | |
| Jenvey House Selfcatering Apartments & BnB | 7.5 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Gqeberha
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Gqeberha are all year. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; November is the wettest, with about 47 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Gqeberha: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), about 3.9 km from the city centre in a straight line.
PLZ · Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Gqeberha
Eat
Brooke's Pavilion has excellent views over the beaches and ocean. Any one of the restaurants there are a good idea for breakfast with a view.
Stay safe
Media reports state that Gqeberha has one of the highest murder rates in the world. The local council also warns tourists to take the types of precautions against muggings and other crimes, including ATM fraud, that are also recommended for all locations in South Africa.
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Questions
Gqeberha: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Gqeberha?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Gqeberha are all year. February is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; November is the wettest, with about 47 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Gqeberha?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), about 3.9 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Gqeberha?
rand (ZAR).
Nearby
Destinations near Gqeberha
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.