Port Elizabeth hotels offer breathtaking views of the Algoa Bay. From the doorstep of your accommodation in Port Elizabeth you will be able to enjoy all attractions that Port Elizabeth, South Africa has to offer.

Hotels in Port Elizabeth offer a great variety of different types of accommodation and a diverse selection of attractions which makes Port Elizabeth a family-fun holiday destination in South Africa. It also offers eco-attractions, scenic nature trails, historic heritage, magnificent wildlife, cultural experiences, countless water sport activities and a wide selection of hotels and surrounding lodges.

The Nelson Mandela Metro, including Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch, is the gateway to the Eastern Cape Region. Port Elizabeth's well-equipped airport, harbour and world-class hotels make it a great destination not to be missed. Port Elizabeth is known as the "Friendly City", which reflects in the fine and personalized service you will receive provided at Port Elizabeth hotels.

Port Elizabeth is located on the southeastern coast of Africa, 763 km East of Cape Town. This busy seaport and popular tourist destination provides a good selection of accommodation sources on the shores of Algoa Bay. Port Elizabeth boasts a wonderful moderate climate all year round, with sea temperatures ranging from 16 degrees C in winter to 23 degrees C in summer. An extensive summer period is experienced in the greater Port Elizabeth region from October until May, which is comparatively dry and warm with relatively low humidity. Winters in Port Elizabeth which are from June until September, are notably mild with chillier evening. The average temperature in Port Elizabeth for summer and winter are 25 degrees and 17 degrees C respectively. A temperate all year round rainfall is common in the Eastern Cape region.

The Algoa Bay in Port Elizabeth features 40 km of breathtaking coastline dotted with hotels. Port Elizabeth boasts a perfect combination of warm water, protected beaches and is complemented by Port Elizabeth's wonderful climate. Furthermore, the Eastern Cape region supports the most diverse array of vegetation types in South Africa as five of the country's seven terrestrial biomes (biogeographic areas) resides here.

The Bay, which is a favored draw-card for beach and watersport enthusiasts is fast becoming known as South Africa's watersport capital and offers activity throughout the year, especially wind-surfing and fishing with suitable hotel accommodation to choose from. In fact, Port Elizabeth is regarded as one of the best sailing venues in the world, while scuba diving is of world class quality with beautiful reefs, shipwrecks, fish and colourful coral species.

Presently, the estimated population of the Port Elizabeth comprises of over 1.5 million, making it South Africa's fifth largest city in terms of population. The predominant languages are English, Afrikaans and Xhosa.

Port Elizabeth's native fauna is the premier attraction of the many wildlife game reserves in the Eastern Cape. Boasting some magnificent and almost untouched scenery, the area is malaria-free and is fast becoming one of the foremost game viewing destinations in the country with many game lodges and hotels to host travelers. Various private game farms in the area have ensured that the Eastern Cape is well stocked with wildlife. Varieties of buck (bushbuck, duiker, grey rhebok, mountain reedbuck, grysbok) and birdlife inhabit the Eastern Cape and Port Elizabeth region. Just 72kms from the city center of Port Elizabeth, one can view Africa's Big 5 (Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo) plus zebra, giraffe, and more....Malaria Free.