The Beach Hotel in Gqeberha, formerly known as Port Elizabeth, is a popular accommodation choice for travelers. Situated right on the beachfront, it offers guests picturesque views of the ocean and easy access to the beach. Based on user reviews, the hotel is appreciated for its excellent location, quality of service, and amenities. Here's a breakdown of the most praised attributes and the areas that could use improvement.
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Safety index
67 out of 100
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The Beach Hotel
8.4
(2,216 ratings)
Gqeberha, South Africa -
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210 m Hobie Beach
840 m The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
980 m King's Beach
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
- Stunning Ocean Views: Guests love the breathtaking views of the ocean from their rooms.
- Proximity to the Beach: The hotel's location right on the beachfront makes it perfect for beach lovers.
- Friendly and Helpful Staff: The service provided by the hotel staff is often described as friendly and accommodating.
- Quality Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant is praised for its delicious cuisine and variety of options.
- Comfortable Rooms: Visitors often compliment the comfort and cleanliness of the rooms.
Area for improvement
- Noisy at Times: Due to its location, some guests find the noise from the beach and nearby areas to be disruptive at night.
- Limited Parking: Visitors have reported difficulties with parking, noting it can be scarce.
- Occasional Maintenance Issues: Some guests have mentioned encountering minor maintenance issues in their rooms.
- Wi-Fi Connectivity Problems: A common complaint is unreliable Wi-Fi in certain parts of the hotel.
- High Room Rates: A few guests feel that the room rates are somewhat high compared to other hotels in the area.
Amenities
Babysitting
Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Laundry
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
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8.4RateScore
Total 2,216 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
8.4
8.4
booking
1,923 Reviews
8.4 / 10
expedia
293 Reviews
8.4 / 10
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
Dec, 2023Now
General Info
Total number of rooms 58
Number of floors 1
Number of buildings/towers 1
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
20Download
52Upload
25Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
43 out of 100
Risky
Nighttime safety
17 out of 100
Very Unsafe
Gqeberha safety index
67
Overall Safety Index
Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
67 out of 100
Women safety
Risky
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
59
Physical safety
Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
62
Property safety
Unsafe
Likelihood of theft.
39
Political safety
Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
64
LGBTQ safety
Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
79
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
77
Overall Crime index
High
An average rating of the crime categories
77 out of 100
Property crime severity
High
80
Mugging or robbery 82/100
Car theft 72/100
Car break-ins 77/100
Home break-ins 81/100
Violent crime severity
Extreme
85
Physical attacks 76/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 53/100
Other crime severity
Extreme
86
Insult or harassment in public 59/100
Corruption or bribery 87/100
Drug problem 76/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.4 - $1
Coffee
$1.2 - $2.2
Beer 0.5L
$0.7 - $1.8
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$5.8 - $21.7
Public transport, one-way ticket
$0.8 - $3.1
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$0.4 - $0.4
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$21.7 - $72.5
Bottle of mid-range wine
$2.9 - $4.8
McMeal at McDonalds
$3.6 - $4.8
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$0.7 - $1.4
Public transport, monthly pass
$29.2
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1 - $1.3
Mobile phone monthly plan
$24.2 - $36.2
Fitness club, monthly fee
$13.5 - $60.4
Weather In Gqeberha
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Precipitation In Gqeberha
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Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 14:00
Check out until 10:00
Children welcome
No pets or service animals