The Capital Boardwalk: Where Business Meets the Beach, Opening This May

There are hotels you visit. And then there are hotels that place you exactly where you want to be – without you having to think twice about it.

Opening for stays this May, The Capital Boardwalk arrives in Gqeberha with a confident sense of place. Set within the vibrant Boardwalk precinct in Summerstrand, this new 145-room property blends coastal ease with contemporary comfort, delivering a stay that works just as well for early morning meetings as it does for sunset strolls along the beachfront.

Let’s start with the address. Guests enjoy direct access to Boardwalk Mall, meaning shopping, dining, entertainment and everyday conveniences are literally on your doorstep. Last-minute retail therapy? Effortless. Favourite snack plans? Already sorted. It’s the kind of seamless integration that makes travel feel easy, and just a little indulgent.

But step outside the precinct and the coastline calls. The beach is within walking distance, inviting guests to swap shoes for barefeet in the sand in minutes. Early risers can greet the sunrise with a jog along the promenade; families can spend unhurried afternoons by the water; and those chasing waves can venture slightly further afield to Jeffreys Bay, one of the world’s most iconic surf spots, just a scenic drive away. Go surf. We won’t judge if you schedule your meetings around the tide.

For those who prefer their competition served with a paddle rather than a board, padel courts are just a few steps from the hotel. It’s yet another reason this location stands out – whether you’re entertaining clients, keeping up your fitness routine, or simply trying something new between beach visits.

Inside, The Capital Boardwalk has been thoughtfully designed for comfortable stays of every kind. The hotel offers a wide range of accommodation options, from standard rooms to studios with kitchenettes, spacious one- to three-bedroom apartments, and exclusive penthouses with expansive living areas and panoramic views .

Each space is contemporary, practical and welcoming – with king beds, dedicated work areas, modern bathrooms and, in many units, full kitchens and separate lounges . For extended stays, the apartments provide the freedom to cook, host a colleague, or simply spread out. For corporate trips, the rooms deliver everything you need without fuss. It’s comfort without clutter, style without pretence.

Of course, a great stay goes beyond the room.

The hotel’s restaurant and bar bring together local flavours and international favourites in a stylish setting, with a vibrant evening atmosphere that encourages you to linger. The pool deck, creates a relaxed social hub ideal for downtime, informal gatherings or branded activations. A fully equipped gym ensures fitness-focused guests stay on track, while complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, secure parking and 24-hour reception provide peace of mind .

For business travellers and event planners, The Capital Boardwalk truly shines. Its versatile conferencing facilities are designed to accommodate everything from executive board meetings to large-scale corporate events. The main conference venue spans 337m² and is ideal for banquets, product launches and conferences, complete with great light and full AV capabilities. Additional conference rooms, boardrooms and an outdoor assembly terrace offer flexible configurations for workshops, training sessions, strategy days and networking events.

It’s the kind of venue where a morning keynote can flow seamlessly into a terrace cocktail event by afternoon – perhaps followed by dinner in the restaurant and an evening stroll around the precinct. Business, after all, is better when balanced with a little breeze.

Gqeberha (PE) itself offers easy access to Nelson Mandela Bay’s attractions, wildlife experiences and coastal adventures, making the hotel an ideal base for exploring the region. Whether you’re visiting for corporate travel, relocating temporarily, planning a family getaway or hosting a conference, the location works hard so you don’t have to.

The Capital Boardwalk isn’t just another hotel on the beachfront. It’s a carefully positioned lifestyle address – connected to retail, close to the ocean, steps from sport, and within reach of world-class surf.

Open from May, it invites you to check in, step out, and discover that sometimes the best place to be is right where everything happens.

And if you happen to pack both a blazer and a surfboard? Even better.

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