Location: South Africa » Eastern Cape » Southern Coast » Port ElizabethHumewood HotelHumewood Hotel Hotel / Lodge accommodation in Humewood Eastern CapeDescriptionFor centuries the protected bays on the African coastline have provided shelter and rest for the explorers, traders and adventurers who rounded the Cape en route to the riches of the Orient, time has moved on and as we boldly face the challenges of a new millennium and an African Renaissance these historic ports are as evocative and attractive as ever to the discerning modern traveler who demands exceptional service and quality. The Humewood Hotel is ideally situated right on the Beachfront overlooking Kings Beach - possibly the finest Beach in the Republic. The Hotel is a few kilometres from the centre of town and only 8 kilometres from the huge Greenacres Shopping Complex. The Port Elizabeth Airport is four minutes drive from the Hotel and the Station is a similar distance. This international award-winning hotel will offer you the dream holiday or business trip that you deserve. A beachfront land mark in Port Elizabeth overlooking one of the most pristine beaches in South Africa (Kings Beach) and Algoa Bay. Come on in and experience the fourth best coastal climate world wide for tourism. Whatever you decide to do, the Humewood Hotel is close to all the fabulous historical attractions of the settler city of Port Elizabeth, which has become a premier resort destination for the discerning holiday maker. From your well appointed bedroom you are able to look out over the Indian Ocean where centuries ago Portuguese Navigators conducted their daring voyages of discovery and today’s adventurers sail their wind surfers, surf boards and yachts in the protected water of the fabulous Algoa Bay. It’s all out there waiting to be discovered and enjoyed. After a great day of discovery and excitement come back home to traditional Old World cooking, the like of which you will only experience at the Humewood Hotel. Our table is not only renowned, but also international award winning. This is a family hotel in the old tradition with out all the plastic box trappings of today’s materialistic world. Our bedrooms have been decorated in pale golden parmarfin wood fitting and wardrobes, with cane furniture off setting the colour and adding that classic touch that cane can do. All rooms are en-suite and are fitted with television, direct dial telephone, ceiling fans (controlled from the comfort of your bed), tea and coffee making facilities. A number of air-conditioned rooms are available on request. Satellite television is available in the bar for those that want to keep up to date on world news or sporting events.
  
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| | Golf (Humewood Golf Course, 5 min)
Beach (walking distance)
Casino (2km)
Airport (4km)
Restaurants (walking distance)
Aquarium
Scuba Diving
City Tours
Game Safaris (Addo, Schotia, etc., 45min)
Township Tours
Antique shopping
Cricket at St Georges Park (South Africa’s oldest test match venue) Activities: FACT: Of all South Africa’s coastal cities Port Elizabeth has the best swimming beaches!
Apart from the many aquatic/marine activities (scuba diving, kite boarding, wind surfing, surfing, yachting, angling), there are various other activities available, all of which can be booked by the hotel, these include golf – city and township tours (Port Elizabeth was the landing place of the British settlers of 1820, as well as being at the crucible of the Anti Apartheid movement, so there are many significant historical sites) , marine safari to the bird island group as well as day safaris to various game reserves including Addo, Schotia , Pumba, Kwantu & Amakhala (all within an easy 1hr drive).
A great day out in the country ( only available to guests of The Windermere) is a game drive into Addo Elephant National Park followed by lunch at the exclusive Elephant House in the Sundays River valley. www.elephanthouse.co.za |
  
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Humewood Hotel
041 585-8961
041 585-1740