Dolphin View
Gastroszene
Infinity pool and wonderful restaurant with amazing view over the bay. Lovely owners and staff! Always worth a chat and please say hello from us (Kat and Hennie) when you visit them :)
The Chapman
Brookes Hill StreetInfinity pool and wonderful restaurant with amazing view over the bay. Lovely owners and staff! Always worth a chat and please say hello from us (Kat and Hennie) when you visit them :)
Best seafood salad in PE and all meals are reasonably priced! And great view over the harbour and lovely staff!
Off the Hook
Best seafood salad in PE and all meals are reasonably priced! And great view over the harbour and lovely staff!
Great bar for a cool drink and life music and view over the ocean.
48 locals recommend
Barney's Tavern
Marine DriveGreat bar for a cool drink and life music and view over the ocean.
Great place for seafood and view of the ocean. Off the toury track with mostly locals and most probably dolphins swimming by. Also a lovely drive from Summerstrand. About 30 min sea view drive.
25 locals recommend
Barnacles Restaurant
1 Elizabeth RdGreat place for seafood and view of the ocean. Off the toury track with mostly locals and most probably dolphins swimming by. Also a lovely drive from Summerstrand. About 30 min sea view drive.
The Music Kitchen
69 Mangold StGreat live music!
Something Good Roadhouse
Marine DriveGreat place to be. Drinks, food, ocean view, atmosphere.
Blue Waters Café
Marine DriveGreat food with a lovely view right next to the ocean.
Nachbarschaften
Nice restaurants, lot´s of options (local, asian, dumplings, japanese, chinese, grill, bakeries etc...)
10 locals recommend
Stanley Street
Stanley StreetNice restaurants, lot´s of options (local, asian, dumplings, japanese, chinese, grill, bakeries etc...)
Informationen zur Stadt/zum Ort
Addo
ELEPHANTS :)
Sehenswürdigkeiten
Wonderful for hiking, swimming in rock pools, bird life, cycling and running.
Great nature reserve just 10 min drive from our place.
9 locals recommend
Cape Recife
Wonderful for hiking, swimming in rock pools, bird life, cycling and running.
Great nature reserve just 10 min drive from our place.
Great beach for a walk / run / swim any time of the day. 5min walk from Dolphin View :)
28 locals recommend
King's Beach
41 Windermere RdGreat beach for a walk / run / swim any time of the day. 5min walk from Dolphin View :)
Just off our door step. You will pass it every time you drive / walk home. So a stop might be nice
33 locals recommend
Bayworld
23 Beach RdJust off our door step. You will pass it every time you drive / walk home. So a stop might be nice
The Campanile, which was erected in 1923 to commemorate the landing of the 1820 settlers, is situated in Strand Street. It carries a carillon of 23 bells and has a great view of the harbour and the city from the Observation Room; however, to get there, you must climb the 204 steps to the top!
8 locals recommend
The Campanile
Strand StreetThe Campanile, which was erected in 1923 to commemorate the landing of the 1820 settlers, is situated in Strand Street. It carries a carillon of 23 bells and has a great view of the harbour and the city from the Observation Room; however, to get there, you must climb the 204 steps to the top!
The main part of this colonial building was built between 1858 and 1862; the clock tower was added in 1883. In front of City Hall is a replica of the Diaz Cross, which commemorates the arrival of Bartholomew Diaz in Algoa Bay in 1488. The Prester John monument is in Fleming Square behind the City Hall. This monument is dedicated to the mythical king priest, Prester John, and the Portuguese explorers who discovered South Africa. It was the search for Prester John’s kingdom that led voyages of exploration sailing around Africa.
Port Elizabeth City Hall
Govan Mbeki StreetThe main part of this colonial building was built between 1858 and 1862; the clock tower was added in 1883. In front of City Hall is a replica of the Diaz Cross, which commemorates the arrival of Bartholomew Diaz in Algoa Bay in 1488. The Prester John monument is in Fleming Square behind the City Hall. This monument is dedicated to the mythical king priest, Prester John, and the Portuguese explorers who discovered South Africa. It was the search for Prester John’s kingdom that led voyages of exploration sailing around Africa.
Located along Belmont Terrace in Central, this stone fort was built in 1799 by the British Forces to defend the Baakens River and was named after Frederick, Duke of York. The original eight guns were never fired in anger. Open Daily - Admission Is Free
19 locals recommend
Fort Frederick, Eastern Cape
Located along Belmont Terrace in Central, this stone fort was built in 1799 by the British Forces to defend the Baakens River and was named after Frederick, Duke of York. The original eight guns were never fired in anger. Open Daily - Admission Is Free
This sculpture is at the corner of Russell and Cape Road. It is dedicated to the many horses killed in the South African Wars (1899 – 1902).
9 locals recommend
Horse Memorial
5 Cape RdThis sculpture is at the corner of Russell and Cape Road. It is dedicated to the many horses killed in the South African Wars (1899 – 1902).
Kariega Game Reserve is set high above the spectacular Kariega River Valley, in the heart of 1820 Settler Country. Enjoy Big Five safaris in this malaria-free Eastern Cape game reserve in South Africa. Next to Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard, guests can also see Hippo, Hyena, Eland, Zebra, Giraffe, Wildebeest.
22 locals recommend
Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape
Kariega Game Reserve is set high above the spectacular Kariega River Valley, in the heart of 1820 Settler Country. Enjoy Big Five safaris in this malaria-free Eastern Cape game reserve in South Africa. Next to Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard, guests can also see Hippo, Hyena, Eland, Zebra, Giraffe, Wildebeest.
Lalibela Game Reserve is a malaria-free Eastern Cape game reserve in South Africa with exceptional wildlife habitats creating unforgettable Big Five safari experiences for the whole family. There are no public roads through Lalibela Game Reserve and African wildlife like the Big Five (Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard) roams freely throughout.
Lalibela Game Reserve
Lalibela Game Reserve is a malaria-free Eastern Cape game reserve in South Africa with exceptional wildlife habitats creating unforgettable Big Five safari experiences for the whole family. There are no public roads through Lalibela Game Reserve and African wildlife like the Big Five (Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard) roams freely throughout.
Shamwari Game Reserve is a 20,000-hectare (49,000-acre), malaria free, private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth (a 45 minute drive outside the city) and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town, forming a natural extension to the famous Garden Route.
26 locals recommend
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
Shamwari Game Reserve is a 20,000-hectare (49,000-acre), malaria free, private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth (a 45 minute drive outside the city) and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town, forming a natural extension to the famous Garden Route.
Kragga Kamma Game Park is located close to the city of Port Elizabeth. Lush coastal forest and grassland is home to vast herds of African game, including White Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Nyala, Bontebok, Lechwe and many more species. All the animals roam freely, unrestricted in natural surroundings. This owner operated animal friendly park, where no hunting or other disturbance of the game is permitted, means that you always get close up views and great photo opportunities.
131 locals recommend
Kragga Kamma Game Park
162 Christian RdKragga Kamma Game Park is located close to the city of Port Elizabeth. Lush coastal forest and grassland is home to vast herds of African game, including White Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Nyala, Bontebok, Lechwe and many more species. All the animals roam freely, unrestricted in natural surroundings. This owner operated animal friendly park, where no hunting or other disturbance of the game is permitted, means that you always get close up views and great photo opportunities.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Uber
When ordering an Uber - just put in "Kelway Hotel" or "Chapman Hotel". You just need to get out of the complex and can find the Uber at the parking lot outside of the gate.
Useful phrases
Braai = BBQ
Everyone will talk about braai. This means to have a BBQ. And the word "lekker" is used for everything that is great. Not just the taste ;)
What to pack
Sunscreen and wind jacket
PE can change within minutes. From pure sun to cloudes, wind and rain. Be prepared :)