Ten minutes from both airport and city centre, and a slip-slopped stroll away from gorgeous, sandy, Blue Flag beaches, Radisson Blu could not be better situated for business or pleasure.
Port Elizabeth has always had a reputation for warmth and friendliness, a gentle spirit and the freshest sea air, but this energetic little city has recently also gained favour with astute business people and industry leaders who have recognised the buzz of commercial growth.
Splash!
The warm waters of Algoa Bay’s sunny 40km coastline lap gorgeous, protected beaches and bikini babes enjoy an enviable quota of sunshine hours. But the action isn’t all on the soft sand. This region is known as the ‘WATER SPORT CAPITAL OF AFRICA’ as its fantastic combination of heavenly shores and invigorating sea breezes draw thousands of sports lovers season after season to enjoy some of the planet’s best sailing, surfing, scuba-diving, kite-surfing and more.
Play!
Nothing is far from anywhere in Port Elizabeth, which makes both business and sightseeing an absolute pleasure. The bustling Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex (which houses world class roulette, poker, blackjack tables and special Hollywood slot machines as well as a bowling alley and loads of other family fun) and legendary Bayworld (which houses an oceanarium, snake and crocodile park as well as a fascinating museum) are both within walking distance or a short drive (1.5 km).
The hotel enjoys reciprocity with historic Humewood Golf Club, just a chip and putt from the Radisson Blu, and this includes a generous discount on the club’s excellent links course.
Marvel!
Nelson Mandela Bay is the catch-all name of the metropolis that includes the coastal city of Port Elizabeth, its neighbours Uitenhage and Despatch, and the countryside between. The name honours South Africa’s most beloved freedom fighter and humanitarian. The feeling of ‘Ubuntu’ (which means ‘humanity’ in Xhosa) is everywhere and an exciting township tour will reward visitors with a taste of local tradition and culture.´
A short drive out of the city and you are in ‘BIG FIVE’ territory. Start with the gentle giants of Addo Elephant National Park – a perfect day trip. The malaria-free Eastern Cape is also home to luxurious private game reserves and shelters highly endangered species like the white lion and the black rhino.
So central!
The city offers excellent road links as the N2 highway runs to both Cape Town and Durban along the southern coast. International visitors fly into either Cape Town or Johannesburg and take a connecting domestic flight to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ airport code).
Port Elizabeth is the gateway to legendary tourist routes like the must-do Garden Route, the Sunshine Coast, Frontier Country and Karoo Heartland Routes. The friendly staff at Radisson Blu Hotel will be happy to advise and assist you with bookings. You can also contact Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism (go to www.nmbt.co.za) for information and inspiration.