{"id":857421,"date":"2026-04-20T09:47:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=857421"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:47:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T07:47:25","slug":"new-r270-million-hotel-opening-in-major-coastal-shopping-mall-and-casino-precinct-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/business\/857421\/new-r270-million-hotel-opening-in-major-coastal-shopping-mall-and-casino-precinct-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"New R270 million hotel opening in major coastal shopping mall and casino precinct in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The R270 million Capital Boardwalk Hotel, featuring 145 hotel rooms and apartments, will open in Gqeberha this month, with bookings starting from May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Capital Boardwalk Hotel is the first “aparthotel” in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), with an in-house restaurant and conference venue, close to the Boardwalk Casino.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Capital Boardwalk said its new opening in Gqeberha, which is the brand’s first presence in the coastal city, marks a big step in its national expansion strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group said the hotel is designed to strengthen the city\u2019s tourism appeal, create jobs and give travellers the freedom to stay longer and live better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“By blending world-class hospitality with the vibrancy of the Boardwalk precinct, the arrival of this landmark property marks a defining moment for tourism in the Eastern Cape,” said the hotel group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new hotel is designed to attract expats, corporate travellers and contractors working in the city, by offering an “unmatched alternative.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“With The Capital Boardwalk now open, we’re delivering on our promise to create a space that supports business, empowers local talent, and adds new energy to one of South Africa’s most storied coastal cities,” said Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts CEO, Marc Wachsberger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The apartments are “fully serviced”, with kitchens, laundry facilities and housekeeping. The aim of the “aparthotel” style was to provide a hotel experience for guests staying for longer periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Capital Boardwalk gets its name from its central location within the Boardwalk precinct, which, the group said, puts guests in the midst of shopping, dining, entertainment, and leisure activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“With direct access to Checkers, Woolworths and Pick n Pay, the hotel gives visitors the flexibility to self-cater or dine out, making it ideal for business, leisure, or extended stays,” said the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The precinct leads directly to Gqeberha\u2019s beachfront. On-site entertainment includes the Magic Company, cinemas, a casino, padel courts, and numerous restaurants and bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Boardwalk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Capital Boardwalk Hotel is expected to create over 500 direct and indirect jobs during construction and establish 170 to 200 permanent roles once operational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hotel offers standard rooms, studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, and penthouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each penthouse is said to provide ample space and functional finishes. Guests will have access to a co-working hub with Zoom rooms and a conference centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amenities will include a restaurant and bar, a gym, and family-friendly leisure spaces. Guests will have access to high-speed Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception and security, and secure parking connected to the mall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Paraplegic Executive Room will be available to enhance accessibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Gqeberha has all the ingredients of a rising coastal hub. We see enormous potential in the region not just as a tourism destination, but as a community ready to thrive,” said Wachsberger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Boardwalk in Summerstrand is popular for its close proximity to the Blue-Flag Hobie Beach, as well as being the only licensed casino in Gqeberha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Boardwalk Hotel, run by gaming, hospitality, and entertainment group Sun International, is a casino, hotel, dining and conference venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Boardwalk Hotel by Sun International sits on the “Golden Mile” in Summerstrand, with 140 rooms. 120 of the rooms face the sea, offering views of the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Corporate travellers looking for convenient Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) accommodation have access to a full range of business amenities at Boardwalk, including free WiFi and a business centre,” said the Boardwalk Hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Boardwalk Mall is in the Summerstrand precinct, and is co-owned by Flanagan & Gerard Group and Emfuleni Resorts, a subsidiary of Sun International.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The mall, in close proximity to the Boardwalk Hotel, is a R500 million development which reopened to the public in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photos of the new Capital Boardwalk Hotel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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