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Water Lodge, dining area, deck and pool
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1. Pumba Private Game Reserve

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Guesthouse
Anna T
Anna T
@663annat
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2023
Just Amazing In Every Way
"Our accommodation was immaculately clean, stunning, very private and secluded with spacious bedroom and bathroom with outdoor shower and plunge pool."
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#1 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
AlA1111
By AlA1111
"Superior location with rooms to say waw!!! Deck with private pool overseeing a large pond. Very friendly personnel with extremely enthusiastic rangers who give you a great insight of what nature has to give."
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The bush facing suites have been perfectly positioned to maximize the sense of being in the bush.
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Breakfast included

2. Lalibela Game Reserve Kichaka Lodge

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OOOOs
OOOOs
@OOOOs
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2023
Superb game lodge
"If you can have a bedroom overlooking the water hole, it is truly awesome to spend all day watching seven hippos wallow in the water."
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#2 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Debbie G
By Debbie G
"These rooms were of a very high quality of decor, bedding and facilities, the deep bath was very welcoming after a particularly cold evening drive. Each room has a decent size plunge pool."

3. A Stones Throw Accommodation

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Bed and Breakfast
donaldvirgin
donaldvirgin
@donaldvirgin
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2021
Awesome Service
"The room was clean and super neat."
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#3 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Lauren P
By Lauren P
"The cottage is spacious and with a large table to do work in the lounge. Large luxurious bedroom and large spacious bathroom. Also loved the quaint kitchen with kitchen table at the window."
The Milner
Breakfast included

4. The Milner

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Guesthouse
dtswidi
dtswidi
@dtswidi
Reviewed on 10 Aug 2022
Stay at The Milner Hotel - Grahamstown
"The room was clean and spacious, there was a kitchen in my room as well as a great TV with full dstv channels."
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#4 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
dtswidi
By dtswidi
"The room was clean and spacious, there was a kitchen in my room as well as a great TV with full dstv channels. The Guest house also had a library which was very helpful in terms of preparing for my meetings."
Room 8

5. 137 High Street Guest House

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shahn977714
shahn977714
@shahn977714
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2022
Great place in a great location
"Comfortable room, tasty warm breakfast to order, and very secure parking were the highlights of the property along with a friendly and helpful staff."
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#5 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
shahn977714
By shahn977714
"Great location meant I could walk everywhere. Comfortable room, tasty warm breakfast to order, and very secure parking were the highlights of the property along with a friendly and helpful staff."
The main house at Jenny's Guest House
Breakfast included

6. Jenny's Guest House

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Cosmopolitan787728
Cosmopolitan787728
@Andrew P
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2023
Jenny's - a B&B to use again
"The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, breakfast spot on and my room spacious, pleasant and quiet. ."
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#6 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
wilhelm412
By wilhelm412
"The beds are very comfortable with crisp bedding. Loved the complimentary toiletries, family games, books and big window view. Very quiet and relaxing atmosphere and loved the beautiful garden."
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7. Graham Hotel

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ajohnskula
ajohnskula
@ajohnskula
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2021
The staff are excellent
"The Graham Hotel is a lovely place to stay, ideally located, beautifully presented, and the attached restaurant makes the whole experience a friendly and satisfying one. Makhanda is a small town, so you can come..."
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#7 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
asvogi341775
By asvogi341775
"Lovely place to visit with smart clean rooms. Nice food offered from their restaurant. Good quality music offered at the bar. Good Wi-Fi services being provided. 100% overall services provided."
Beautiful Pool/Entertainment Area
Breakfast included

8. A White House Guest House

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Guesthouse
Mike F
Mike F
@Mike F
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2022
Accommodation in Grahamstown.
"Great location, comfortable room, good breakfast and friendly staff made a good break."
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#8 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
sherry81
By sherry81
"beautiful place to stay at, would definitely recommend for others to stay at as well and the staff was so nice really loved it. It was well located, clean and breakfast was lovely as well."
Deluxe River Suite

9. African Safari Lodge

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Lodge
Tessa M
Tessa M
@752tessam
Reviewed on 03 Aug 2022
Incredible value for money
"Beautiful, clean room - everything you need for self-catering."
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#9 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Rene V
By Rene V
"Stunning rooms with river/dam views, exceptional stylish interior and great bath and kitchen. The lodge offers all meals and we had them on the veranda. Well equiped kitchen for home cooking."
Luxury Suite 3
Breakfast included

10. 8A Grahamstown

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awingf312825
awingf312825
@awingf312825
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2022
Stay at 8A Grahamstown
"Large room, well decorated with coffee machine, water and toiletries."
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#10 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Curiosity44717183157
By Curiosity44717183157
"8A is elegant, comfortable and welcoming! I love the beautiful rooms as well as the generous verandah with verdant views of the town. The booking service is prompt and professional and Unathi is friendly and helpful."

11. Milner Manor

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Villa
spitch254228
spitch254228
@spitch254228
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2022
Looked after like VIPS
"Room was clean and the bathroom was fit for royalty."
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#11 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
robA6508AZ
By robA6508AZ
"The staff were very polite and helpful and the rooms are spacious and well kept. The location is conveniently situated close to St Andrew's College where my son was playing cricket for the weekend."

12. Fort Governor's Estate

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Lodge
Philippa I
Philippa I
@PhilippaI9
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2023
Great escape for nature and relaxing atmosphere
"A great escape for the weekend. The cottages have everything you need and the setting is beautiful. I enjoyed the sounds of frogs, crickets, birds alongside the clear starry night. We had a lovely swim in the pool..."
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#12 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Rene V
By Rene V
"Orchards Lodge is a beautiful house with a comfortable interior and superb beds. It is perfect for 6 adult guests or families. We appreciated having a en-suite and complete bathroom for each bedroom."

13. Bartholomew's Loft

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Cottage
mmorob166566
mmorob166566
@mmorob166566
Reviewed on 05 Oct 2023
Good value
"Great room."
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#13 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
lynnchemaly
By lynnchemaly
"A great venue for the NAF, close to venues, surprisingly quiet. Met artists and festival goers at breakfast. Electric blanket, huge comfortable bed, fabulous high pressure shower and plenty of space."

14. Huntshoek Lodge

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Lodge
lmakhe989514
lmakhe989514
@lmakhe989514
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2023
Makhenyane review
"The room was spacious and neat, the view was captivating, the drive was memorable."
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#14 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Thina
By Thina
"Huntshoek Lodge is a slice of paradise. The views from the rooms to the main lodge deck are out of this world. The service from staff is commendable and the chef gave us an exquisite culinary experience."
Breakfast included

15. Cornerstone Manor

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Bed and Breakfast
ciarac821
ciarac821
@ciarac821
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2023
Awesome Place to Visit
"Very special place this! Was warmly greeted by Gogo who made me feel like family visiting. Room was stunning with everything I needed. One of the best breakfasts I have had in a long time. I will definately be..."
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#15 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
tbuhr158906
By tbuhr158906
"Cornerstone Manor is a very nice, clean and welcoming place. The rooms are big, with nice beds, everything is very clean and Gogo is a wonderful person to run he place. we always felt safe and warmly welcome."

16. Fiddlewood Fields Guest House

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Bed and Breakfast
rodephraim
rodephraim
@rodephraim
Reviewed on 09 Jul 2023
Home Away From Home
"Room service was excellent, the quaint garden was manicured to perfection, and great care was taken to ensure our comfort at every point."
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#16 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
d2023ok
By d2023ok
"Fantastic hospitality and clear communication. Spacious, well-equipped rooms with attentive staff. Easy to find, secure location, with a nicely-miaintained garden that attracts many dazzling birds."
Breakfast included

17. St Aidan's Manor

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Bed and Breakfast
cmanjate
cmanjate
@cmanjate
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2023
Just wonderful
"It was my first experience in Grahamstown and it couldn't be better, I felt at home, cared for by the staff, especially Natalie. I clearly recommend the accommodation and I will definitely come back more often."
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#17 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Proudsaffer
By Proudsaffer
"Amazing host and manager and had everything we needed. The rooms have aircon and are carpeted but spacious so are warm in winter which was an added bonus as it was extremely cold when we were there."

18. Mimosa Bed & Breakfast

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Bed and Breakfast
resmith2023
resmith2023
@resmith2023
Reviewed on 03 Sept 2023
Peace and quiet
"An amazing stay. Welcoming staff and a beautiful garden. The rooms were super comfy and warm. We had the apartment area which allowed us to have our own meals: so well equipped. Small touches really made the stay..."
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#18 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
bethU7765LL
By bethU7765LL
"My daughter and I had a wonderful stay at Mimosa en-route to the coast. The accommodation is beautifully appointed, in spacious rooms with much character: everything was clean and we lacked nothing."
Breakfast included

19. Seven Fountains Farm

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Cottage
Brian French
Brian French
@Anmbri
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2022
Relaxing experience
"For a quiet relaxing break in tranquil surroundings Seven Fountains farm about a 20 minutes drive from Grahamstown is ideal. The young Dutch host, Daan is charming and attentive. The food served is delicious with..."
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#19 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Rainer S
By Rainer S
"Everywhere you can sit outside and watch the surroundings. SFF has a very cozy Boma, a huge watch out tower, a small swimming pool and a nice garden / bush behind the SFF where you can spot birds and smalls animals."

20. Blue Skies Backpackers

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Hostel
Teresa
Teresa
@TeresaPauline
Reviewed on 08 Jan 2020
Great experience
"We stopped over for a last minute stay on our travels. Sean was so accomodating and wonderful. Welcoming us in, we felt comfortable immediately! Our room was spacious and the space is peaceful. Would definitely go..."
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#20 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Teresa
By Teresa
"Welcoming us in, we felt comfortable immediately! Our room was spacious and the space is peaceful."

21. Settler Cottage Apartment

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Resort43027252828
Resort43027252828
@Resort43027252828
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2022
Magical
"Extremely spacious and stunning. Did I mention that the cottage is clean and there was privacy. The experience was magical I loved every day I spent there and will surely visit Makhanda again and book their cottage..."
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#21 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Resort43027252828
By Resort43027252828
"Did I mention that the cottage is clean and there was privacy."

22. Amabwe Guest House

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Speciality Hotel
wmogot279649
wmogot279649
@wmogot279649
Reviewed on 05 Jul 2023
A wonderful and pleasant stay. Thank you
"We received a warm welcome, clean and warm rooms. A sheer comfort we had and friendly staff. Thank you for a great experience. We loved our stay and we were all looked after. We are looking forward to our next visit."
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#22 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
rmosar804772
By rmosar804772
"Just needs a few maintenance like the doors but nothing major. The hosts were so helpful and made sure we are comfortable. Only comment would be to include tables for working in the rooms."

23. Oak Lodge

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Bed and Breakfast
masekhonyanal
masekhonyanal
@masekhonyanal
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2022
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Oak Lodge - very clean, warm and welcoming place.
"A Very hospitable and neat place. The reception was just great, the best actually. The receptionist was just amazing. warm and very welcoming. I would definitely stay there again when visiting Grahamstown."
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#23 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
nalelintsonyana
By nalelintsonyana
"I was especially impressed because we arrived earlier than check in and had to leave later than the checkout time but the hospitality with which we were accommodated with was out of this world."
Breakfast included

24. Bucklands Private Game Reserve

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Camping/Caravan site
Travellinggypsy62
Travellinggypsy62
@Travellinggypsy62
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2017
Spectacular Birding Outing
"Anne Williams and Bucklands NR in collaboration with our local Bird Club arranged this spectacular outing. From our arrival on Friday until our departure on Sunday afternoon we were treated to the most amazing time..."
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#24 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Travellinggypsy62
By Travellinggypsy62
"Anne Williams and Bucklands NR in collaboration with our local Bird Club arranged this spectacular outing. From our arrival on Friday until our departure on Sunday afternoon we were treated to the most amazing time..."

25. 11 Worcester on Durban

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293ke
293ke
@293ke
Reviewed on 30 May 2020
A retreat & a. work haven!
"This was a haven of calm and beauty, but also perfectly outfitted for a stay of 10 days while I was installing an exhibition at nearby Amazwi South African Museum of Literature. Staying in the cottage with an..."
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#25 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
293ke
By 293ke
"Staying in the cottage with an excellent kitchen and space for working and gathering with colleagues, it was extremely comfortable. Sally is so on top of things and so helpful - it's a lovely environment."
Breakfast included

26. The Cock House Guesthouse GHT

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Inn
SusieG99
SusieG99
@SusieG99
Reviewed on 30 May 2022
Salt catering option
"Self catering flat is excellent value. The spacious and well equipped flat is very comfortable. It has the benefits of a great restaurant when you don’t feel like cooking. Also the staff are very welcoming and..."
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#26 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
SusieG99
By SusieG99
"It has the benefits of a great restaurant when you don’t feel like cooking. Also the staff are very welcoming and accommodating, so if you need anything or have problems they can help you out!"

27. AppleBee Guest Cottage

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Cottage
Marcia
Marcia
@GastronomeAdventurer
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2023
Good Location for access to Rhodes & Other schools
"Lovely little cottage. We were in the 5-sleeper and the second bedroom was a bit cramped with two, three-quarter beds in it. But the main bedroom was a nice size. There was also a sleeper couch in the lounge..."
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#27 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Marcia
By Marcia
"But the main bedroom was a nice size. There was also a sleeper couch in the lounge which wasn't THAT comfortable, but I'd recommend no more than three people in this unit for great comfort."

28. Crown River Safari

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Lodge
Bernard K
Bernard K
@930bernardk
Reviewed on 09 Jul 2019
Unbelievably comfortable home away from home
"We rented the spacious farmhouse for 3 nights. Three spacious bedrooms, all en suite and the rest of the house distinctly decorated in safari style complete with taxidermy animal trophies. The self-catering kitchen..."
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#28 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Bernard K
By Bernard K
"We rented the spacious farmhouse for 3 nights. Three spacious bedrooms, all en suite and the rest of the house distinctly decorated in safari style complete with taxidermy animal trophies. The self-catering kitchen..."

29. 30 on Oatlands Road Accommodation

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Josh Neil
Josh Neil
@JoshNeil1
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2022
Excellent stay, very peaceful
"30 on oatlands is located in the perfect area to experience the peace and quiet of the suburbs but is still close enough to explore the town and all it has to offer. The Owners made a huge effort to accommodate us..."
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#29 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
Josh Neil
By Josh Neil
"The Owners made a huge effort to accommodate us during our stay and really made us feel welcome. The accommodations was cleaned during the day which added to the experience."

30. Stone Crescent Hotel

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Bed and Breakfast
864jay84
864jay84
@864jay84
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2016
Come on try harder
"From the incompetent reception staff that could not locate my online booking for 10 minutes to the state of the room , one of the worse hotels that I have visited in the world . The door to the room was a stable..."
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#30 Best Value of 97 places to stay in Grahamstown
864jay84
By 864jay84
"From the incompetent reception staff that could not locate my online booking for 10 minutes to the state of the room , one of the worse hotels that I have visited in the world . The door to the room was a stable..."

Grahamstown Hotels Information

Hotels in Grahamstown

94

Hotels Prices From

R 731

Hotels Reviews

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Hotels Photos

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Travel high season

Sep - Nov

Travel low season

Dec - Feb

High season avg price

R 15 034

Low season avg price

R 4 361
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Season
Avg. price/night
Avg. temperature
Avg. precipitation
Dec - Feb
Avg. price/night
R 4,807
LOWEST
R 1,202R 28,768
Avg. temperature
21ºC
WARMEST
0ºC36ºC
Avg. precipitation
174mm
DRIEST
137 mm286 mm
Mar - May
Avg. price/night
R 10,306
R 1,202R 28,768
Avg. temperature
18ºC
0ºC36ºC
Avg. precipitation
252mm
137 mm286 mm
Jun - Aug
Avg. price/night
R 11,744
R 1,202R 28,768
Avg. temperature
13ºC
COLDEST
0ºC36ºC
Avg. precipitation
259mm
WETTEST
137 mm286 mm
Sep - Nov
Avg. price/night
R 16,077
HIGHEST
R 1,202R 28,768
Avg. temperature
17ºC
0ºC36ºC
Avg. precipitation
248mm
137 mm286 mm
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed hotels in Grahamstown. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.

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Popular hotels close to Port Elizabeth Airport include Hacklewood Hill Country House, Sir Roy's at the Sea, and Paxton Hotel. See the full list: Hotels near Port Elizabeth Airport.