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The Paxton Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel with outdoor pool

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Carnarvon Place, Humerail, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001
  • Place, Market Square
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Elizabeth City Hall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, King's Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Sleeper Sofa

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Room Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Non Smoking Double Sofa

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Non Smoking Twin

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Bathroom

Non Smoking Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Gqeberha

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Humewood hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of South End Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Market Square. Port Elizabeth City Hall and Campanile are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • South End Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Market Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • King's Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bayworld - 4 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Off The Hook - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Leo’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Kouzina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The southender - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Paxton Hotel

Family-friendly 4-star hotel with outdoor pool
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Event space at this hotel measures 581 square feet (54 square meters) and includes a conference center. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly The Paxton Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Gqeberha hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 79 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 581 sq ft of conference space
  • 54 sq m of conference space
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
The Paxton Hotel offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Gqeberha hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 219 for adults and ZAR 109 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Late-night room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 219.00 for adults and ZAR 109.00 for children

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at The Paxton Hotel.

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

Hotel Paxton
Paxton Hotel
Paxton Hotel Port Elizabeth
Paxton Port Elizabeth
The Paxton Hotel Hotel
The Paxton Hotel Gqeberha
The Paxton Hotel Hotel Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Paxton Hotel to the airport?

The Paxton Hotel is 2.2 mi (6-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Paxton Hotel?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Paxton Hotel on Jun 5, 2026 start from CA $107, 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.

Does The Paxton Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Paxton Hotel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Paxton Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.1 mi (6-min drive) from King's Beach and 1.4 mi (3-min drive) from Humewood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Paxton Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Paxton Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 219.00 for adults and ZAR 109.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and weekends from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Paxton Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Paxton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Paxton Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Paxton Hotel have a pool?

The Paxton Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does The Paxton Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Paxton Hotel to downtown Gqeberha?

The Paxton Hotel is 0.7 mi away from Gqeberha.

The Paxton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 206 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

NATHALIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice stay. Even the room was not as booked, the réception lady found for us . Great continental breakfast, you can also have full english one if you want... Little swimming pool but we arrived too late...
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nomfusi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family and I had an amazing time at the Paxton hotel. Very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and easy in and out process. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well situated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Terri

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed 1 night near the hotel and this fit the bill. Older hotel, but clean bath and comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ok for a night stop

The staff were very friendly, check in and out easy. The room was missing pillows and towels for the children (which I am sure we could have rectified easily however we were exhausted). The bed was very hard and it was so noisy from the road and dock we actually thought the window was open and therefore didn't sleep very well. The room itself was spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Booked twin room with two beds and got a room with
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mohammed Nazar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Very warm , AC didn’t work

The room was very very warm, the AC didn’t work. Did not sleep well, very uncomfortable night. The hotel had not better room with AC for me. I expected som action, but no thing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bom quarto
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LUCIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Strategico, pulito, silenzioso, ottimo restaurante , personale gentile.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gabriela

Não é ruim, mas também não é bom.

quando chegamos o hotel estava com cheiro insuportável de fritura, tanto na recepção quando nos quartos.. O quarto é antigo, cheiro de guardado. Não ficaríamos novamente. Não é ruim, mas para bom ta longe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
O hotel foi uma parada rápida, somente para dormirmos. Mas a experiência foi muito agradável. Funcionários muito gentis.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Henrik

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

Værelse og service var ikke god

Aircondition duede ikke, vask var stoppet, døren havde svært ved at lukke og service var ikke god.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Guter Service, reibungsloser Check-in, Gute Möglichkeit um vor oder nach Abflug zu Übernachten. Restaurant im Hotel mit kleiner Speisenauswahl
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rumaisa

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

Awesome

Overall good stay Good location Ladies at reception where exceptional as well as the other friendly staff Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Dangerous shower

Well positioned on the beach front, comfortable room with sea view. Only gripe is that the shower door opened inwards and when you close it, it scoops all the water onto the bathroom floor. Is it legal to have a shower door opening inwards??
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was good size but was run down and outdated. It also was positioned on what seemed more like an industrial estate and not as described as advertised. Was quite disappointed with it given the price we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ZANELE

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

Wonderful hotel with peace ..

Been to this hotel many times, even lost count. I like it for so many reasons.. Quiet, peaceful, service is good, food delicious every time.. even my kids like it.. close to shops, restaurants and mall- walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel with friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Llew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on beachfront, Virgin Active within walking distance. Clean rooms, good value for money, I seem to be using it now on every trip to PE & would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

jewel at the beach front

One of the most under rated, excellent places to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

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

Very comfortable stay

Very nice, comfortable hotel for a short stay in PE. Took a family unit with sleeper couch for kids
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

mongezi

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

paxton review

the hotel is great \restaurant staff service could be better
Stayed 1 night in May 2019