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Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth

4.0 star property
Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Junior Suite, Ocean View | View from room
Suite, Ocean View | View from room

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Corner of Marine Drive And Ninth Avenue, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001
  • Place, Hobie Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪9 min drive‬
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Premium Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 420 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Ocean View

  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, Ocean View

  • 893 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Located in Summerstrand, Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Donkin Reserve. This 173-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Hobie Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • King's Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Market Square - 6 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Something Good Roadhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Angelos | Café | Shark Rock - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barney's Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ginger - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth

Beach fun in outdoor pool, near Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Guests of Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym. Onsite parking is available, both free self and paid valet parking (ZAR 30 per night)—also useful is an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 200 per vehicle one way. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and access to locker space. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a steam room, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms.
Guests can expect free WiFi and plasma TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes are also available. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a health club, and a steam room.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (ZAR 30 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 190 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Tabú Grill, Bar & Lounge

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 18 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2009
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 190 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per vehicle (one way)
  • Valet parking fee: ZAR 30 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Safety Protocol (Radisson).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Parking has height restrictions.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Radisson Blu Hotel Port Elizabeth
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth Summerstrand
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth Gqeberha
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?

Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?

As of Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth on Oct 4, 2025 start from $112.45, 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.

What can I see close to Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?

This hotel is situated in Summerstrand, just steps from Piet Retief Monument. You'll also find Hobie Beach and Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Valet parking is available for ZAR 30 per night. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Is there a spa available at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?

Amani Spa is the hotel's spa and services include Swedish massages, deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and reflexology.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth feature a casino at the property?

No, Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a beachfront restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Tabú Grill, Bar & Lounge.

Will Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth.

Are there connecting rooms at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?

The closest major airport to Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth is Port Elizabeth (PLZ), which is 3.9 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth.

Does Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 766 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 766 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 766 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 766 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 766 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

EBG

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check-in was easy and seamless, and the staff was very helpful and friendly. However, our room was unacceptably warm for most of the evening, despite a technician confirming that everything was in working order. The walls of the bathroom were also alarmingly dirty in a few spots. There was also no printed information of any sort in the room that we could find-no area guides, no information about hotel services or amenities, or anything else. We tried the dedicated channel on the tv for that information as well, but didn’t find it there either.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views. Great food. Many amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxmillion

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay in overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sameea

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Maggy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great views but a stain on the Raddison brand. Very tired rooms and the restaurant is a disaster. Had bug in bed in first room. Tepid food had to be returned in Tabu. Could only offer vanilla ice cream and Brown sauce "out of stock". Laughing stock more like. Pleasant front desk staff though.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annelisa

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

My first time experience was superb.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zano

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, Gilbertsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members were very helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needed a few updates thats about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mårten

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mazwi

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

OB Fouche

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Jordaan's making the rounds

We booked top of the range suite. Room was nice and spacious. The room felt like it was empty, all the caboards in the kitchenette was empty, not a glass, bowl, cup or spoon. The bedroom door was broken and could not close. I had to put a pillow infront of the door as my husband was still working in the living room. Only one bathrobe in the room. Water was brown and was hard to believe you can bath in it. Window was broken and could not proper close. Bath tab water pressure was so slow the water got cold as you waiting for the bath the fill up.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hendrik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a great view of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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