The Beach Hotel
South AfricaSunshine Coast & Friendly N6Gqeberha Marine Drive, SummerstrandDetails
The Beach Hotel
We are one of Gqeberha’s finest family hotels, situated in the magnificent beachfront area, directly opposite Hobie Beach and next to the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex. The Beach Hotel combines splendid service with quality accommodation, stylish cuisine and facilities for a perfect family holiday, a relaxing getaway at the Sunshine Coast of South Africa or a business trip.
Our Accommodation
The stunning four star hotel offers homely comfort in its 58 spacious, en-suite guest rooms, including one suite, one family room and four executive rooms with lounge areas. Some units offer magnificent sea views and others are opening onto the tranquil courtyard.
Our Facilities
You are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining in our three onsite restaurants which suit everyone’s palate. Enjoy a relaxing environment, sipping a cocktail while overlooking the Indian ocean at The Verandah restaurant, or indulge in our famous buffets at The Crest. Resident foodies will love the fine dining cuisine at Ginger, voted one of the best restaurants in Gqeberha - it is definitely a must.
Functions & Events
Wether it's a spring afternoon tea, a bubbly brunch, a Christmas day lunch or year end celebrations / functions, The Beach hotel offers you the ideal venue, including weddings, other special occasions and conferences.
Our History
It is believed that the original Beach Hotel and surrounding area belonged to Piet Retief and his family. His home, a tennis court and servants quarters stood on this ground. Tenders for the proposed Beach Hotel were called for on 22 June 1893. The wood and iron structure was designed by architect George William Smith. Construction progressed rapidly and on 16 February 1894, the hotel was officially opened with a grand luncheon party.
Then, sadly, at 5 o'clock on 01 December 1915, the hotel went up in flames. The fire destroyed the entire building within an hour. In 1922 the Humewood district was ripe for development after the Marine Drive was completed. Mr. Bill Poole immediately took the option on the first hotel site and built the second Beach Hotel which was completed in 1924. The hotel changed hands several times and was later bought by a Mrs. Lupping at an auction for £46 000. Later, Wilfred Guscott bought the hotel from the Luppings, and his nephew, Roy Lombard, bought it in 1958 and brought about the first alterations to the hotel when he elevated it to the first three star hotel in the country. It is now a popular family run hotel which welcomes holidaymakers and businessmen alike from across the world.
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- South AfricaSunshine Coast & Friendly N6Gqeberha
- Marine Drive, Summerstrand
- +27 41 502 3000
- http://thebeachhotel.co.za/