The Kelway Hotel, Port ElizabethThe Kelway Hotel in Port Elizabeth, South Africa has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 17 hotels we score in Port Elizabeth. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 2.6. Rooms from about $118 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Kelway Hotel is a timber-structured property located on the Humewood beachfront in Gqeberha. It sits overlooking Nelson Mandela Bay and the nearby cliffs. The hotel features 63 en-suite rooms that include air conditioning, heating, and private patios or terraces with garden furniture. Guests can use the outdoor plunge pool, the on-site restaurant, or the business centre. The location is suitable for families and those visiting local swimming beaches or nearby tourist attractions. While the hotel offers convenient access to the airport, the TripAdvisor rating is notably lower than other guest review platforms.What stands out

Beachfront location with bay views

On-site restaurant and plunge pool

Air conditioned rooms with patios

Secure parking available

Watch out for

Low TripAdvisor rating

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