The Paxton Hotel

4.0 star property

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Suite | Living area | 36-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from property
Property grounds
Aerial view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Carnarvon Place, Humerail, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001
  • Market Square
    15 min walk
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall
    15 min walk
  • Finnezz Fusion Cafe
    4 min walk
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    5 min drive

Room options

Non Smoking Double Sofa

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Non Smoking Twin

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Paraplegic Sofa

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Paraplegic Twin

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Sleeper Sofa

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Twin Sofa Room

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room Non Smoking

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Paxton Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a conference centre are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
The Paxton Hotel offers 79 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation is furnished with single sofa beds. 36-inch LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Gqeberha hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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 Paxton Hotel, you're just a quick walk from South End Museum. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 4-minute walk from South End Museum and a 2-minute drive from Port Elizabeth City Hall
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Event space at this hotel measures 581 square feet (54 square metres) and includes a conference centre. 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and at the weekend from 7 AM to 10:30 AM.
Late-night fare is available from room service (during limited hours).

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German

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
  • 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 185 for adults and ZAR 105 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room sofa bed
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Single sofa bed

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
  • 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately ZAR 185.00 for adults and from ZAR 105.00 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

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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 organisation.

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

The Paxton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 186 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 186 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Franz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sithsaba

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Razin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ismail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matshepo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Meg

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Lakshmi

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Lakshmi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molelekoa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jorn

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Lxg

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Nomfusi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nomfusi

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Phumlani

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023