Title: Visit New Brighton: 2026 New Brighton, Gqeberha Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in New Brighton](https://expedia.com/New-Brighton-Hotels.d553248635974577953.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gqeberha](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Gqeberha.d2824.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Gqeberha](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Gqeberha.d2824.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in New Brighton](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-New-Brighton.d553248635974577953.Car-Rental-Guide)[New Brighton Vacations](https://expedia.com/New-Brighton.d553248635974577953.Destination-Travel-Guides) # New Brighton ## Gqeberha ## Visit New Brighton Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Gqeberha Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Gqeberha.dx2824) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Port Elizabeth which includes tranquil scenes and land animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562613467/13868368-6301-4d0d-be95-8b725d56a336.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kragga Kamma Game Park 5/5(2 reviews) Embark on superb wildlife experiences from the comfort of your own car. Enjoy guided safaris and nature walks at this owner-operated reserve. [](https://expedia.com/Kragga-Kamma-Game-Park-Gqeberha.d553248621562613467.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hobie Beach showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090793/6d2b085b-ba30-40b5-b028-1432fde9e4ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hobie Beach 4.5/5(8 reviews) Swim, surf or scuba dive at this popular and family-friendly Port Elizabeth beach, known for its diverse marine life, scenic parks and entertaining festivals. [](https://expedia.com/Hobie-Beach-Summerstrand.d6090793.Vacation-Attraction) ![King\'s Beach which includes a coastal town and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090787/86a914eb-355d-4e43-b834-6273dc524bf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### King's Beach 4.5/5(12 reviews) Play among the waves in the Indian Ocean, ride waterslides, watch surfers and visit an aquarium at this beach close to Port Elizabeth’s city center. [](https://expedia.com/Kings-Beach-Gqeberha.d6090787.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bayworld showing marine life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090791/7c8abad5-24dd-4e3a-8f9f-216d939183a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bayworld 5/5(1 review) Learn about South Africa’s natural and cultural history while spotting playful penguins, curious invertebrates and sharks at this family-friendly marine park. [](https://expedia.com/Bayworld-Summerstrand.d6090791.Vacation-Attraction) ![Market Square showing heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090799/79f3da6a-aeef-4eb7-8245-833dc342ec23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Market Square 4/5(8 reviews) Take a walk around this lively city center square to discover the fascinating architectural heritage and historical monuments of Port Elizabeth. [](https://expedia.com/Market-Square-Port-Elizabeth-Central.d6090799.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hill top over Sardina Bay... SAND SURFING is also possible in this area!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2824/07b7833c-1591-4b8d-ac99-92117081aa17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Sardinia Bay Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Gqeberha. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Sardinia-Bay-Nature-Reserve-Gqeberha.d553248621594952148.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Port Elizabeth: River Cruise on the Sundays River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4758873/b19d5b93-2d45-4915-bba0-1822d6415394.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port Elizabeth: River Cruise on the Sundays River $37 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/port-elizabeth-river-cruise-on-the-sundays-river.a4758873.activity-details) ![Guided drive with White Rhino](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2293934/72020abc-3d04-4618-a1d8-c8d06c888553.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 2hr Guided Game Drive at 10h00; Kragga Kamma Game Park Ticket $56 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/2hr-guided-game-drive-at-10h00-kragga-kamma-game-park-ticket.a2293934.activity-details) ![Top view towards East side](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1071146/a697c827-5661-45eb-9d4e-35f9d5b57ae8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Marine Walk: Sardinia Bay (Marine Protected Area) - 1 & Half Hour $25 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-marine-walk-sardinia-bay-marine-protected-area-1-half-hour.a1071146.activity-details) ![Guided Marine Walk: - Sardinia Bay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1071147/6398bf87-235d-4381-80b2-2d811c36a8c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Marine Walk: - Sardinia Bay (Marine Protected Area) - 2 hours $37 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-marine-walk-sardinia-bay-marine-protected-area-2-hours.a1071147.activity-details) ![Cape Recife](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47496181/ec29d213-e527-4bbc-a63a-235501d15c54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Port Elizabeth & Kragga Kamma Reserve $121 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-port-elizabeth-kragga-kamma-reserve.a47496181.activity-details) ![Guided Port Elizabeth Coastal Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49307004/7c0916f2-419c-424f-b9b6-5cf08f8077aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Port Elizabeth Coastal Tour $67 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-port-elizabeth-coastal-tour.a49307004.activity-details) [See all activities in Gqeberha](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Gqeberha.d2824.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## New Brighton Hotel Deals ![Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2560000/2558700/2558654/c4f7696d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Elizabeth Corner of Marine Drive And Ninth Avenue Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape $123 nightly $141 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Piet Retief Monument and Lighthouses ... 8/10 Very Good! (784 reviews) quick friendly and spotless room with great view Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F8%2F2026&endDate=3%2F9%2F2026&selected=2558654&PinnedHotelID=2558654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974577953) ![Garden Court Kings Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20360000/20358700/20358636/139bb696_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Garden Court Kings Beach La Roche Drive, Humewood Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) EC $88 nightly $101 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Museum of Bay World and Bayworld ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (33 reviews) Yes Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=20358636&PinnedHotelID=20358636&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974577953) ![Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8400000/8399400/8399337/1e8b4d46_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport Cnr of De Havilland and Airport West Rd Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape $39 nightly $45 total Feb 27 - Feb 28 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ron Belling Art Gallery ... 8/10 Very Good! (507 reviews) Here’s a polished rephrased version: I was initially skeptical because it was more affordable, but it completely exceeded my expectations far better than the place I booked before moving here. It was also very convenient, as I could simply walk into the airport. The staff were very helpful. However, ... Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=2%2F28%2F2026&selected=8399337&PinnedHotelID=8399337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974577953) ![The Boardwalk Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5440000/5431100/5431069/46233589_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Boardwalk Hotel Beach Road Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape $183 nightly $212 total Mar 5 - Mar 6 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (268 reviews) Our room had plenty of space, the bed was comfortable and tea and coffee was available. It had a large bathroom and the shower was excellent. Bottled fresh water was provided every day which we kept cold in the fridge. We had a nice view over the pool with the ocean in the background. However…. I ... Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F5%2F2026&endDate=3%2F6%2F2026&selected=5431069&PinnedHotelID=5431069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974577953) ![The Paxton Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901900/901854/487bd5bc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Paxton Hotel Carnarvon Place Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape $93 nightly $107 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions South End Museum and Market ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (199 reviews) Very nice stay. Even the room was not as booked, the réception lady found for us . Great continental breakfast, you can also have full english one if you want... Little swimming pool but we arrived too late... Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F23%2F2026&endDate=2%2F24%2F2026&selected=901854&PinnedHotelID=901854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974577953) ![Road Lodge Gqeberha](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8400000/8399400/8399322/ed54df33_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Road Lodge Gqeberha Boardwalk Casino and Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape $43 nightly $50 total Mar 6 - Mar 7 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8/10 Very Good! 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[](https://expedia.com/Port-Elizabeth-Newton-Park.dx553248635974587530) ![I like this city. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2824/148156c8-7368-4c3c-bd2c-6e9367050b14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Port Elizabeth Central 4.5/5(3 area reviews) If you're spending some time in Port Elizabeth Central, Port Elizabeth City Hall and Market Square are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Gqeberha-Port-Elizabeth-Central.dx553248635974587426) ![Plains Zebra, Addo Elephant National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975438375/dd0c2b7d-c050-4253-9728-bfc6ff388601.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Walmer 4.5/5(8 area reviews) While Walmer might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like St. George's Cricket Ground and Port Elizabeth Golf Club. [](https://expedia.com/Gqeberha-Walmer.dx553248635975438375) ![Shark Rock Pier and Hobie Beach in Summerstrand, Aerial Panorama of Port Elizabeth, South Africa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500139/24a0d58a-48be-470f-b927-30a11a8a81ee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Humewood Waterfront views and beaches are notable features of Humewood. You might consider a stop by South End Museum while you're exploring the neighborhood. [](https://expedia.com/Gqeberha-Humewood.dx500139) ![Hobie Beach showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090793/6d2b085b-ba30-40b5-b028-1432fde9e4ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Summerstrand The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Summerstrand. A stop by The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World or Hobie Beach might round out your trip. 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