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Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Junior Suite, Ocean View | View from room
Suite, Ocean View | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Corner of Marine Drive And Ninth Avenue, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001
  • Hobie Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Ocean View

  • 527 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Ocean View

  • 893 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Summerstrand stay.With a stay at this Summerstrand hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and 6 miles (10 km) of Donkin Reserve. Campanile and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Hobie Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • King's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Something Good Roadhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ginger The Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Co - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Urban Roti - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth

4-star beach hotel near Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a health club. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. A steam room, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Gqeberha hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 173 guestrooms or units
  • 18 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2009
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Amani Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (ZAR 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 190 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 190 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per vehicle (one way)
  • Valet parking fee: ZAR 30 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth to the airport?

Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth is 3.9 mi (12-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth have an airport shuttle?

Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 200 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (4-min drive) from Hobie Beach and 1.7 mi (5-min drive) from King's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 190 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?

This hotel offers free self parking. Valet parking is available for ZAR 30 per night.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth have a pool?

Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth features an outdoor pool.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth have a restaurant?

Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth is home to Tabú Grill, Bar & Lounge, which features ocean views and a beachfront location.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Amani Spa, where you can enjoy Swedish massages, mani/pedis, and body wraps.

How close is Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth to downtown Gqeberha?

Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth is 3.2 mi away from Gqeberha.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 749 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 749 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 749 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 749 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 749 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mazwi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Upset guest

Really disappointed in the service , my toilet drain was blocked dor the duration of stay. No real help or offer to change my room. I stayed in radison all over the world and never recieved so poor service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

OB Fouche

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jordaan's making the rounds

We booked top of the range suite. Room was nice and spacious. The room felt like it was empty, all the caboards in the kitchenette was empty, not a glass, bowl, cup or spoon. The bedroom door was broken and could not close. I had to put a pillow infront of the door as my husband was still working in the living room. Only one bathrobe in the room. Water was brown and was hard to believe you can bath in it. Window was broken and could not proper close. Bath tab water pressure was so slow the water got cold as you waiting for the bath the fill up.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a great view of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good quality hotel when you need a convenient place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Martyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thelma

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Philippe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lireshani, Weaverville

Liked: Staff & service
Great location a views from the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not what I expected from. Radisson Blu hotel. The rooms were dirty with showers full of black mould.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sibusisiwe

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My recent 9-night stay at the hotel from 24 December 2024 to 2 January 2025 left much to be desired due to several service issues. Housekeeping repeatedly failed to replenish water bottles during room freshening, requiring me to call for water up to four times on multiple days. This is a basic standard that was glaringly overlooked. Breakfast service was chaotic throughout the stay, with numerous complaints from guests about lost seating and the restaurant being unprepared for the number of bookings. This disorganization was evident every morning and detracted from the experience. The room itself showed a lack of quality control. Curtains were falling, requiring maintenance to address the issue only after we had settled in. Additionally, the gym toilets were not cleaned during our stay, and no clear instructions were provided at check-in on how to access the gym smoothly. Other disappointments included the children’s TV service, which was unavailable for the first two days, further highlighting the poor service standards. Despite these issues, I must commend the chefs for their excellent food quality and culinary expertise. However, the service staff’s inefficiency undermined the efforts of the kitchen team. Overall, the poor service and lack of attention to detail made for a frustrating experience, overshadowing the positive aspects of our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kameshnie, Weaverville

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Location close to beach, shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kashiefa Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kashiefa Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love PE

Beautiful clean with the most stunning view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nuo-Hua

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Una R

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel services for site seeing has none. B/fast option was just ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Razin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Neel

Liked: Amenities
Good stay, exactly as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024