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The Paxton Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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The Paxton Hotel offers a peaceful retreat with an outdoor pool area where guests can lounge and enjoy ocean views. The bar serves drinks that taste even better from the scenic terrace, providing a perfect vantage point for watching the sunset over the water.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds

Non Smoking Double Sofa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed - single
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Non Smoking Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Paraplegic Sofa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed - single
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Paraplegic Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds

Double Sleeper Sofa

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed - single
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Twin Sofa Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Standard Room Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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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.
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Carnarvon Place, Humerail, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6001

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • King's Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Hobie Beach - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪This is EAT - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Off The Hook - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Bean Tree To Go - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Zanzibar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Paxton Hotel

Upscale family-friendly hotel located in Humewood
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:
  • Childcare services and free extra beds
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 36-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping and desks

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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
Free rollaway/extra beds!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 185.00 for adults and from ZAR 105.00 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
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

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

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 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Paxton Hotel on 2 Oct 2025 start from NZ$218.81, 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).

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