On the coast of Port Elizabeth, Radisson Blu Hotel offers an upscale retreat with a beachfront restaurant, Tabú Grill, Bar & Lounge. Rejuvenate at Amani Spa or lounge by the outdoor pool and enjoy free in-room WiFi and car rentals on site. Guests have praised the location.
Corner of Marine Drive And Ninth Avenue, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001
What's nearby
Hobie Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
King's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Market Square - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
Getting around
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 12 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
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
Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth is a great choice for your beach stay in Gqeberha. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Offering a beachfront location, Tabú Grill, Bar & Lounge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a health club, and a fitness center.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
173 rooms
Arranged over 18 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Babysitting*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
On-site valet parking (ZAR 30 per night)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
On-site parking is limited
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Babysitting (surcharge)
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference center
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2009
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Health club
An outdoor pool
Full-service spa
Steam room
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Lockers available
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Lowered peephole/view port in door
Lowered locks/deadbolt
Low-height counter/sink
Low-height desk
Low-height bed
Wheelchair-width doorways
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Plasma television
Satellite TV channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Free crib/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Composting
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
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Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
Tabú Grill, Bar & Lounge - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 190 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 200 per vehicle (one way)
Children & extra beds
Babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per day
Parking
Valet parking costs ZAR 30 per night
Parking height restrictions apply
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 200 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World (3-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth and nearby?
Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth has a spa and an outdoor pool, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?
Yes, Tabú Grill, Bar & Lounge offers beachfront dining and ocean views.
What's the area around Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth like?
Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth is a short 16-minute walk from Hobie Beach and 2 minutes' walk from Piet Retief Monument.
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
The property's restaurant served delicious food with excellent culinary expertise. (3 reviews)
Breakfast offered a vast selection and the staff were very friendly. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2025
Wonderful location, nice staff and perfect view.
A very nice place to stay! Close to the waterfront and main restaurants. The hotel is super clean, new rooms, beautiful view (ocean view room) and the staff is very friendly. My flight was very early and we left the hotel at 5am. So they prepared a lunch box for my family since breakfast opens at 6am. Thanks for all.
Luciana
Luciana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 July 2025
Great spot
I arrived after dark and was happy to have a clean quiet room, and in hotel restaurant. The bar was quiet and not staffed, given this was off season this was staffed lighter than may have been during busier times of the year. Light renovations were ongoing to improve the building non impacted me. Wish I had arrived in day light to better know my surroundings. Great location near the beach and beach restaurant. Pool overlooking the ocean was nice, too windy to enjoy. The food at dinner and breakfast was good and room comfortable. Staff was great to coordinate airport pickup/dropoff.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 April 2025
The staff members were very helpful and polite
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2025
Awesome view and service
The service was impeccable. The staff greeted me by name before even providing my booking. Throughout the stay staff were friendly and helpful. The views are gorgeous .Slight improvement could be made such as placing the curtain on the opposite side to maximise the view and having a square toilet seat on a square toilet. Would recommend.
sameea
sameea, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 February 2025
Great hotel with a great view of the ocean.
Hendrik
Hendrik, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
6 January 2025
Great location a views from the room.
Lireshani
Lireshani, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 January 2025
Good quality hotel when you need a convenient place to stay
Roger
Roger, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
31 December 2024
Good Location close to beach, shopping.
Kameshnie
Kameshnie, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
29 June 2025
Horrific from start to finish
The worst stay ever at a Radisson Blue.
Foul smelling water dripping from the vent in the room and no water for a day (the only place in the area so it wasn’t widespread). We were moved to another sea facing room and there was a cockroach. Other people in our party also had cockroaches in their rooms - the rooms are dirty.
The restaurant would not give the bar ice cream to make dom pedros that we asked for (it’s the same premise) so we went to Mac Donalds and the bar staff made them for us.
THERE IS NO SERVICE OR INTEREST WHEN YOU STAY HERE
This hotel should not have the Radisson name. Radisson WAS my preferred hotel but no longer after this stay
EBG
EBG, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 March 2025
Needed a few updates thats about it.
Robin L
Robin L, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
23 February 2025
the view from the 17th floor was great. however, the furniture in the room is already very worn and the outside area by the pool was dirty.
Hendrik
Hendrik, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
7 May 2025
Not usual standard of a Radisson.
The photos of this hotel make it look far better than in person to be honest! There were signs in the lift advising of 'soft refurbishment' being undertaken which would have been helpful to know upon making the reservation. Not what we expect from the Radisson brand.
The photo shown of the bar area is not what we saw - there was a make-shift bar in the corner and a large area with no furniture in so we can only assume that they had ripped out the main bar as part of the refurb. It was very odd and looked a bit abandoned/empty so not a comfortable or relaxing environment to spend an evening in.
Jo
Jo, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 July 2024
Very nice hotel
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 October 2024
Amazing views
Caroline
6/10 Good
5 May 2025
Horrible new bathroom trend in hotels
There is a new trend in hotel design worldwide which this hotel follows and it needs to stop.
Not having proper walls and doors in bathrooms within the room. There is no privacy since the walls are now made of cristal so all the bedroom is illuminated by the bathroom, and the doors don't shot so noise and smell flow into the bedroom effortlessly.
There is no way of going into the bathroom and not waking up other people in the room. It's a nightmare when traveling with friends and work colleagues!
This Radisson Blue feels like in need of a full renovation.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
Wonderful staff & very accommodating
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
11 December 2024
Hotel services for site seeing has none. B/fast option was just ok.
Una R
Una R, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
6 January 2025
Not what I expected from. Radisson Blu hotel. The rooms were dirty with showers full of black mould.
Patrick
Patrick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
14 August 2024
spent an overnight stay here and the place was super clean , there was a vast selection at breakfast and despite arriving late we were still able to get food from the room-service menu
staff were really helpful both on arrival and throughout the stay and even accommodated our 2 rooms together (next door/same floor)
Freya
Freya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 March 2024
Grear location, very friendly staff
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
23 February 2025
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
Verified traveller
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2022
Great Hotel. Great Location.
Great Hotel. Great Location.
Danny
Danny, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 September 2022
Great Hotel. Great Location.
Great Hotel. Great Location
Danny
Danny, 7-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 July 2024
beautiful view
Lynette
Lynette, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 September 2024
Radisson standard that one has become familiar with. Staff are great and accommodation good. Seems to be falling behind on proper maintenance.