SUN1 Port Elizabeth
Cnr la Roche Drive & Beach Road, Port Elizabeth 6001 South Africa
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#21 of 38 hotels in Port Elizabeth
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Conveniently located close to the beach, SUN1 Port Elizabeth provides affordable yet convenient accommodation in an environment that is comfortable, modern and functional.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Wifi
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
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Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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HOTEL STYLE
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Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Xhosa
Location
Cnr la Roche Drive & Beach Road, Port Elizabeth 6001 South Africa
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 76 out of 100
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Port Elizabeth Airport
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We stayed at the SUN1 Port Elizabeth hotel for 1 night. I shared the room with my husband and our toddler. It was comfortable enough for the three of us. I would definitely not recommend sharing this room with people who you aren't comfortable undressing in front of. Definitely only should be shared by relatives or close friends because everything is open plan. Shower is see through. Toilet is tiny and you wouldn't be able to change in there. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Good location. Great views of beach. Close to restaurants. Recommended for short stays only.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Leon van Wyk, Owner at SUN1 Port Elizabeth
Responded 11 Dec 2020
Dear Me Botha Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of our hotel. Your comments have been noted and are greatly appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind regards Leon van Wyk & Gerald van der Berg General Managers SUN1 Port Elizabeth
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its a very good budget room with a small TV and WiFi very clean and accessible and is also safe. Only the loud noise buzzing at night like a mechanical equipment. definitely good not for a long stay due to small rooms . I like that the aircon was working well HOT or COLD choices
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Room Tip: 203 and 205 were good rooms
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Response from Leon van Wyk, Owner at SUN1 Port Elizabeth
Responded 27 Dec 2020
Good Day Thank you for taking the time to complete our Guest Survey and for informing us of your recent experience at our Hotel. We aim to always improve our service and therefore we do appreciate you informing us about the mechanical noise .We will investigate. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Leon van Wyk & Gerald van der Berg General Managers SUN1 Port Elizabeth
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Excellent customer service. Thanks Siyabulela for making it a memorable stay. Great ocean view and all places of leasure including ocean, pubs and convenience food stores were all in a short walking distance.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Response from SUN1-HOTELS, Owner at SUN1 Port Elizabeth
Responded 30 Jan 2020
Dear 250ajacobs, Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of our hotel and for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Yours sincerely, SUN1 Hotels Management
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Extremely hot inside. The aircon is useless. Ive been here afew times over the years , just because of the low price.
The service is good , and you get free coffee. The place is also clean.
There is no elevator so you have to carry your heavy bags up 3 flights of stairs when the bottom rooms are booked.
Ample hot water ,excellent water pressure.
Toilet is too small , my partner couldnt even close the door when he used the loo.
Bed is hard and the tv has only SABC. The wifi makes up for it.
Positives : free wifi , good water pressure ,hygeinic , free coffee , very affordable
Negatives : cramped , extremely hot , hard mattress , no elevator ,no security gated parking.
The service is good , and you get free coffee. The place is also clean.
There is no elevator so you have to carry your heavy bags up 3 flights of stairs when the bottom rooms are booked.
Ample hot water ,excellent water pressure.
Toilet is too small , my partner couldnt even close the door when he used the loo.
Bed is hard and the tv has only SABC. The wifi makes up for it.
Positives : free wifi , good water pressure ,hygeinic , free coffee , very affordable
Negatives : cramped , extremely hot , hard mattress , no elevator ,no security gated parking.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Good if your traveling on a very low budget
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Booked at very last minute. The location is really good, the staff were pretty nice. Good wifi connection. Rooms a bit small, additional bed for kids not necessary.. Very convenient and good value for money
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Leon van Wyk, Owner at SUN1 Port Elizabeth
Responded 06 Apr 2021
Dear tocx2, Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of our hotel and for sharing your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Kind regards
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My husband and I needed some alone time. Staying the night at the hotel provided a relaxing, quiet time for us. We had half a view of the ocean as some tall trees blocked the other half but it didn't bother us as all we wanted was some peace and quiet, away from the kids😊 We will definitely book at Sun1 PE again!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Leon van Wyk, Owner at SUN1 Port Elizabeth
Responded 05 Jul 2021
Good Morning Thank you for taking the time to complete our Guest Survey and for informing us of your recent positive experience at our Hotel. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Kind regards, Leon van Wyk & Gerald van der Berg General Managers SUN1 Port Elizabeth
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Clean and affordable but had to endure regular, loud, horn like mechanical equipment the whole stay, (evening, NIGHT, and morning), every 10 minutes. Night staff was unwilling, but probably unable to offer anything but acknowledgment. Wouldn't stay again unless dead tired and out to the world.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from SUN1-HOTELS, Owner at SUN1 Port Elizabeth
Responded 24 Feb 2020
Dear dadtrantow, Thank you for taking the time to inform us of your experience at our Hotel. Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience and for having created an unfavourable impression. It is most unfortunate that this maintenance issue took place during your stay. We do hope that you will afford us the opportunity to positively influence your impression of us in the future. Yours sincerely, SUN1 Hotels Management
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For the first time in my life I have had my valuables stolen from my hotel room. Not only that the staff seemed to be nonchalant about it claiming that the Cctv footage is unavailable. They further promised to investigate and follow up with me but have not done so. My 6 day stay was characterized by unprofessional behaviour. Twice I came back to my room with no soap and sometimes an i cleaned room despite instructions to do so. According Humewood police valuables go missing all the time from this hotel and they don't even have safes in the rooms. If you have other alternatives, stay away from SUN1 Port Elizabeth, if you must stay there do not leave any valuables in the room.
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Date of stay: December 2014Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from SUN1-HOTELS, Owner at SUN1 Port Elizabeth
Responded 15 Mar 2015
Sun1 Hotels do not believe this is an accurate account of the events that took place during this guest’s stay at our Hotel. We are in the process of finalising our investigation and will submit these findings to TripAdvisor. Sun1 Hotels
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No complaints thank you! The hotel is situated in a great place near all the restaurants and entertainment and we enjoyed it very much. We will be back in about three months time for two weeks.
I think safer parking will be a better idea because the car-watch guys was extremely irritating and persistent!!
I think safer parking will be a better idea because the car-watch guys was extremely irritating and persistent!!
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Date of stay: April 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The hotel has a very nice price and location: next to the beach, restaurants and small shops and about 2km to The Boardwalk complex.
The negative point I can say is the poor bathroom, even if compared with others formule 1 hotels tha I had stayed. The bed linen and towels are old and stained. Very bad.
The staff is helpful.
I´ll not return.
The negative point I can say is the poor bathroom, even if compared with others formule 1 hotels tha I had stayed. The bed linen and towels are old and stained. Very bad.
The staff is helpful.
I´ll not return.
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Date of stay: September 2011Trip type: Travelled with family
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Dear Susan,
Thank you for your enquiry.
Unfortunately, we do not have a shuttle service.
The hotel is approximately 5km from the airport and you should be able to catch a Taxi/Uber from the airport easily.
Hope this helps.
Kind regards,
Sun1 Hotels Management
"At around $35 to $40 per room per night, great value for the budget traveller. Rooms are pretty standard."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
R 704 - R 723 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaEastern CapePort Elizabeth
NUMBER OF ROOMS
88
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Frequently Asked Questions about SUN1 Port Elizabeth
Which popular attractions are close to SUN1 Port Elizabeth?
Nearby attractions include King's Beach (0.4 km), Humewood Beach (0.09 km), and Bayworld (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at SUN1 Port Elizabeth?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, internet access, and reduced mobility rooms.
Which room amenities are available at SUN1 Port Elizabeth?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What are some restaurants close to SUN1 Port Elizabeth?
Conveniently located restaurants include De Kelder, The Coachman Restaurant, and BeerShack.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at SUN1 Port Elizabeth?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Xhosa.
Are there any historical sites close to SUN1 Port Elizabeth?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial (4.7 km), Old Post Office Building (2.6 km), and The Prince Alfred's Guard Drill Hall (2.9 km).
Is SUN1 Port Elizabeth accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and reduced mobility rooms. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.