My fondest memory of the Edward Hotel was having our matric farewell dance in the back hall. And eating there a couple of times. The hotel has been closed for a number of years now and have undergone a revamp and upgrade with plans to reopen later this year. Since the announcement the management group … Continue reading The King Edward Hotel by the Donkin Reserve
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Courtyard pooldeck
I attended a tourism workshop at the Courtyard Hotel this morning and was reminded once again how stunning a setting some of the hotels on the beachfront has.
Courtyard Hotel pool
Last night Travel Massive Port Elizabeth hosted a networking event at the Courtyard Hotel sponsored by the Courtyard and Town Lodge. Before the formalities we had drinks outside by the pool and I must say that the hotel must have one of the best pool views around. The best part is that one would … Continue reading Courtyard Hotel pool
Boardwalk Hotel lobby lounge
The first time I entered the Boardwalk Hotel I was fascinated by the huge lobby space. The hotel's lobby area is more than just a space where you enter and exit as well as check in. They created a whole lounge area in the lobby. Hence the name Lobby Lounge. Other than a waiting area … Continue reading Boardwalk Hotel lobby lounge
Then and Now – The Beach Hotel
Yesterday morning Errol Somerville posted two old photos of the Beach Hotel on the Friendly City of Port Elizabeth Facebook group. The first one dates from round about 1924, the year the hotel was built. I went to have a look on the Beach Hotel's website to see if they had any history about the … Continue reading Then and Now – The Beach Hotel
Drinks on the deck at the Kelway Hotel
The fourth Travel Massive Port Elizabeth event took place at the Kelway Hotel tonight and I was just reminded once again how an awesome place their deck is to enjoy drinks after work.
Boardwalk Hotel pool deck
The Boardwalk Hotel pool deck feels like an amphitheater with the hotel building on three sides of it. Ideal to block the southerly and westerly winds off.
Boardwalk Hotel passage
Have you ever looked down a hotel passage while on your way to your room and noticed how symmetrical it is? Well that was my thought exactly while spending a night at the magnificent Boardwalk Hotel recently.
Boardwalk pool deck
It's summer and we have been having some pretty summery weather these last few weeks. The pool at the Boardwalk Hotel looks very inviting right now.
Tourists in Port Elizabeth
Haters are quick to say that tourists don't come to Port Elizabeth. They are wrong. Tourists do come. You just need to go around the city and have a look and you will see them. There are coaches parked at hotels. Tourists walking around the beachfront and through the Boardwalk. Addo Elephant National Park and … Continue reading Tourists in Port Elizabeth
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