Leisure
Adventure Activities
A variety of all – year or seasonal sport activities such as cricket, golf, bowls, rubber ducking, quad biking, paint ball or scuba diving is available – feel free to enquire at Reception of the above & more…
Beaches
Algoa Bay, coastal region of Nelson Mandela Bay, boasts 40km of magnificent beaches. Humewood Beach in Port Elizabeth, safe for swimming, surfing , sun bathing and within walking distance from The Kelway Hotel has been awarded “blue flag” status for the 2002 / 3 season. Other beaches to choose from along the beachfront are Kings Beach, Pollock Beach and the ever popular Hobie Beach where the start and finish point for the annual International Ironman event takes place.
Casino
The fun never stops at The Boardwalk Casino which is open 24/7 – 365 days a year. A mere 3km from The Kelway Hotel, guests can be entertained with over 740 modern slot machines, including a virtual area offering interactive games and over 20 casino tables.
Entertainment & Shopping
Visitors have various shopping centers to choose from. The Bridge Shopping Center reputed to be the second largest under one roof in South Africa when associated with the adjoining Greenacres Shopping Centre.
Known as the “Cosmopolitan Centre” is Walmer Park Shopping Centre, one of Port Elizabeth’s most up – market retail shopping complexes.
Enjoyable evening entertainment includes sundowner cruises, cocktail bars, fine art theatre performances, movies, restaurants and cultural performances.
Game Parks
With over 8 different malaria free game parks to choose from and a mere hour, to a hour and a half drive from Port Elizabeth, a number of private game lodges offer a variety of game viewing experiences, including game drives in open vehicles and guided walks.
Addo National Elephant Park – via M4 75km
Shamwari Game Reserve – via M4 90km
Lalibela Game Reserve – via M4 80km
Golfing
Humewood Links Golf course – home to one of the worlds most challenging links courses, Humewood is consistently ranked as one of South Africa’s Top 10 golf courses. Only a 5 minute drive away from the hotel.
Port Elizabeth Golf Club – With magnificent fairways and bent grass greens, this quality 6121 meter course offers a true, but fair challenge to all golfers.
Walmer Country Club – Situated about a 20 minute drive away from the hotel, this course offers a standard 18 – hole configuration, with fairways running predominantly in the West or East direction.
Museums
Nelson Mandela Metropoles rich cultural heritage guarantees history lovers a unique insight into the diverse, but remarkable past.
Museums to visit – No 7 Castle Hill, Port Elizabeth Museum, Campanile, Donkin Heritage Trail. Guided City Tours can be arranged
Red Location Museum – reflects on the atrocities of the former Apartheid Regime and the heroic efforts of liberation activists. Significant events originated in Red Location such as the establishment of the first Mkonto Wesizwe cell and the implementation of the “Mandela Plan”. The Museum aspires to act as an impetus for Community Development & Transformation.
Nature Reserves
Visitors are encouraged to explore and enjoy the extraordinary diversity and splendor of the natural Fynbos, succulents and other indigenous flora.
Van Stadens Flower Reserve, Baakens Valley / Settlers Nature Reserve, Cape Recife Nature Reserve are a couple of must visits for all Fauna & Flora lovers.
Township Tours
Pre arranged bookings are essential for this popular attraction, that takes guests on a truly off road African experience into the heart of the old established townships. Enjoy a traditional meal and meet the local people.
Food & Wine
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Farriagers, a casual, yet sophisticated restaurant and bar, has something to offer everyone. Breakfasts, corporate lunches, candle – lit dinners, or merely a light meal on the terrace can be enjoyed while taking in the views across Algoa Bay.
Pre-dinner drinks on the viewing deck often include sightings of frolicking dolphins or one of the bays resident whale families.
A wide variety of local and imported wines, spirits and liqueurs are available to compliment each meal and please any palate.