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The Paxton Hotel

Property class: 4

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You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception at The Paxton Hotel. In addition to car hire on-site and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Room options

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A neatly made bed with patterned pillows and a decorative throw.

Double Sleeper Sofa

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A coffee station with a black coffee maker, white mugs, and a tray of coffee packets.

Standard Room Non Smoking

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone, and a nightstand. There are three wall-mounted clocks above the bed.

Non Smoking Double Sofa

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A coffee station with a black coffee maker, white mugs, and a tray of coffee packets.

Non Smoking Twin

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, a towel, toiletries, and a shelf with a roll of toilet paper.

Non Smoking Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee machine, and a wall-mounted picture.

Paraplegic Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Humewood, a neighbourhood in Gqeberha, The Paxton Hotel is near the airport and near the beach. Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Port Elizabeth Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Greenacres Shopping Centre and Walmer Park Shopping Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Bayworld, or check out an event or a game at St. George's Cricket Ground. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Gqeberha travel guide
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Carnarvon Place, Humerail, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001

What's nearby

  • A clock tower with a weather vane on top, set against a clear blue sky.
    Market Square
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A sandy beach with footprints, a green bush, and a city skyline in the background.
    King's Beach
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • A building with a red sign reading "Bayworld" and a large sculpture of cannons.
    Bayworld
    4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • South End Museum
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    6 min drive

Restaurants

  • Off The Hook
    19 min walk
  • Guido's Walmer
    3 min drive
  • La Kouzina
    3 min drive
  • Foo Jiu Sushi
    3 min drive
  • Leo’s
    2 min drive

About this property

The Paxton Hotel

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel by the ocean
  • You can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception at The Paxton Hotel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with car hire on-site and a bar.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
    • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a lift
  • Room features
  • All 79 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 36-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
    • LED light bulbs, childcare services and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Fair Trade Tourism. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7 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

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (581 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch LCD TV with premium satellite channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
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

We should mention

Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Paxton Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Paxton Hotel on 20 Aug 2026 start from AU$126, including 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.

Is The Paxton Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Paxton Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Paxton Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Paxton Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does The Paxton Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Paxton Hotel located?

This family-friendly Gqeberha hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of South End Museum, King's Beach and Donkin Reserve. Museum of Bay World and Market Square are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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