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First Group Kowie River Chalets

3.0 star property
3-star beach apartments with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Balcony
Exterior
Beach
Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 61464 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Oriole Road, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, 6170
  • Place, The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Fish River Sun Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shipwreck Hiking & Canoe Trails
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Port Alfred

In Port Alfred .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Kelly's Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club with a stay here. Great Fish Point Lighthouse and Kwena Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fish River Sun Golf Course - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Great Fish Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Kwena Golf - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Shipwreck Hiking & Canoe Trails - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Saloon 72 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Flyboys - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Refuel Cafeteria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waffle Zone - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

First Group Kowie River Chalets

3-star beach apartments with outdoor pool
This apartment offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly apartment. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Port Alfred apartment is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
This apartment offers 15 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool loungers
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Safe

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 15 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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.

  • Facilities fee: ZAR 100 per accommodation, per stay and includes use of: sauna

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is First Group Kowie River Chalets to the airport?

This apartment is 81.2 mi (116-min drive) away from the East London (ELS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at First Group Kowie River Chalets?

As of Nov 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Group Kowie River Chalets on Nov 21, 2025 start from $127.82, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does First Group Kowie River Chalets have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is First Group Kowie River Chalets to the beach?

This apartment is a short 4-minute walk from Kelly's Beach and 1.9 mi (5-min drive) from East Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does First Group Kowie River Chalets offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at First Group Kowie River Chalets?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at First Group Kowie River Chalets?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at First Group Kowie River Chalets?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does First Group Kowie River Chalets have a pool?

This apartment features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does First Group Kowie River Chalets have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is First Group Kowie River Chalets to downtown Port Alfred?

This apartment is 1.3 mi away from Port Alfred.

Reviews

First Group Kowie River Chalets Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vikash

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phopho

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Matej

Traveled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nolitha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Awesome place

The chalet was clean and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phopho

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
What an amazing trip I had looking forward for longer stay at this wonderful property,everything was amazing really.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

João

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

Amazing! The staff were awesome. The chalet was unbelievable. The beach close and pool fantastic.

This was our first stop on a 3 week holiday of the Eastern Cape. If I'd known how perfect this place was, I'd have stayed the full 3 weeks. Incredible. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The chalet was nicely decorated, clean and in close proximity to the beach. The pool was the best for us... brilliant! Loved it all! We'll definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed overnight after a long drive. Lovely spot, with a nice beach a short drive away. Friendly efficient reception. The chalet was nice and clean and spacious with a balcony with views all round.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Arrived a little late but still got in.

We liked the Kowie River Chalets. The only thing I thought was a bit strange was that we called the phone number a thing 7pm a few times and no-one answered. We weren't sure if we were going to be able to check in or not. Thank God they taped an envelope with our keys to the door. The place was spacious but lacked a few amenities like a drip coffee maker.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

Beautiful views :)

Thank you for a great weekend at the Kowie Chalets. It was nice to see that the chalets looks like it does on the website photos. We can recommend this place to any of our friends and family.

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022