The Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
View from room
Interior detail
Daily full breakfast for a fee

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Brookes Hill, Humewood, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001
  • Bayworld
    4 min walk
  • Humewood Beach
    6 min walk
  • Ocean Basket
    5 min walk
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    10 min drive

Room options

Standard Twin Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre

Hotel in Gqeberha with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a conference centre, WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities.
The Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower. In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at The Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre, you're just a quick walk from Bayworld. Free self-parking, an outdoor pool and a restaurant are available.
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, a conference centre and laundry facilities
  • Steps from Bayworld and Museum of Bay World
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Gqeberha hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
The Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (ZAR 195 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 195 per night)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 55 to 75 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 55 to 75 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: ZAR 195 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 195 per night (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 85 per vehicle (one way)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
The Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Chapman Hotel Port Elizabeth
Chapman Hotel
Chapman Port Elizabeth
The Chapman & Conference
The Chapman Hotel Conference Centre
The Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel
The Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre Gqeberha
The Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre Hotel Gqeberha

The Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lao

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very poor option which has seen better days. The Room was clean, and the cleaning staff were very pleasant, but unfortunately the common areas of the hotel were dirty and unpleasant
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the view out to sea from the pool was beautiful. The rooms were very basic but clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good location for our overnight stay. Needed a lick of paint however suprisingly good evening meal in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

4/10 Poor

Tobie

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fairly disappointed, looked great on pictures.
Need an upgrade or maybe some proper maintenance. Couldn't make the breakfast and they didn't want to refund me although I pad extra for it through Hotels.com - anyway, not much, but leaves a bad taste. Won't visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness
This hotel has amazing views. The rooms are nice and bright but the decor and furniture needs updating, it all felt a lityle grubby. The shower room is in dire need of updating. Bedding clean and beds compfy. Restaurant really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Ridwaan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

4/10 Poor

Jared

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not Good
The stay started off with battling to get into the room. The door had to be lifted up and pulled backwards in a certain way in order for the key to work. Then once inside, we couldn't lock the door as the "knob" wasnt working. There where another problems: The cabinet in the Bathroom was warped and broken. The trapdoor in the ceiling was wide open. The pillow slips where dirty. The paint was coming of the walls. There was mould in the shower. No, it was no a pleasant stay at all.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice chaps at Chapman Hotel and conference centre
The Chapman is centrally situated within walking distance to the beach and close to high end restaurants in the area. Nice view, friendly staff and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Letitia margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will go back!
Amazing service! Friendly, clean and fabulous views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Helgard

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

6/10 Okay

traveler

Good location
It was clean, but we think needs a safe. We did not feel secure leaving our passports in the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Val, Qld Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel
Nice central position and nice view, staff were friendly, the building is showing age but was comfortable, the food we had was terrible, I don't think they have enough turnover to keep it fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Tarryn

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs TLC
The hotel desperately needs some TLC, and seems to have been neglected. While the rooms are clean, they are old & falling apart. The staff are incredibly friendly & very willing to help - however the owners have let the establishment deteriorate. Please note I would give the staff service an excellence rating.

8/10 Good

wolfhenr1

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great room with beautiful view.

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A MUST visit.
Lovely friendly venue. Beautiful views with plenty to do. P.E. is a must for anyone touring S.A.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not very clean
I wouldn't stay at this hotel again. The bathroom ceiling had mold, the shower tiles were not clean. The "double" bed was actually two single beds pushed together, with the dreaded crack between making it uncomfortable. It is a lower-priced hotel in a high-end area. You get what you pay for.

6/10 Okay

Clinton, Durban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our stay at The Chapman
We stayed at the Chapman overnight (1 day only) We found the room to very clean although the furniture seemed a bit outdated. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. The view of the bay area was spectacular - The Chapman is a lost gem in the sea of the larger big name hotels surrounding it

8/10 Good

Phillip, Gold Coast, Australia.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value for Money & a Great Location.
This hotel represents outstanding value for money, especially during the winter months. My room had spectacular sea views. The rooms are very spacious. There is a separate bath and shower. No individual toiletries are provided. Just hand pump soap, which I think was the same for the shower. So bring your own shampoo. 5 minute walk to the beach and fast food restaurants, McDonalds and Nandos. 45 minute walk to downtown CBD of Port Elizabeth. I did the walk twice - very safe and great views along the way of the beaches and Port. Very friendly management. The included breakfast is cooked to order - selection from menu not buffet. However, when its busy they may have a buffet. I had dinner in the restaurant on my first night at the hotel - very reasonably priced and great service. Only negatives are as follows: No air-conditioning not an issue during my stay in winter, but maybe a concern in summer , but there is a wall mounted fan. Internet - a major negative. - Complimentary wifi is not included in the rates. You have to pay for the internet. I paid for 5 day connection through Always on South Africa - The Chapman Hotel was a so called Hotspot - it was about $30 US dollars, although cheaper plans for a few hours are available. Even though you are paying for the service, the connection is very poor to the say the least. I have no problem paying for the internet, but when you pay and get a substandard connection this is an issue.

10/10 Excellent

Johann, Jeffreys bay

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel sympa, chambre très spacieuse et belle vue sur la mer . Personnel très sympa , je recommande
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Vandita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decent Hotel, good Service and amazing view.
It is a decent hotel, with good service and staff. Door locking was a challenge but the staff was super helpful. The view from the room and restaurant was amazing. Pool was nice and clean as well also with amazing view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Perfect hotel
Very good location, friendly staff, good food and service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nur wegen der Lage
Das Hotel braucht eine gute Auffrischung
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018