Accommodation near Bayworld

Bayworld is an exciting educational and research complex in Port Elizabeth. It is also one of PE’s most popular attractions. The Bayworld cluster includes the Port Elizabeth Museum (the 3rd oldest in South Africa), No 7 Castle Street Museum and Bayworld itself, the snake park and oceanarium.

The Port Elizabeth Museum was the pioneer exhibition establishment in the Bayworld enterprise. Its humble beginnings came about in 1856 when a room in the town hall building was assigned for a historical display. In 1919 it was finally awarded larger premises, when it came into its own. Today The PE Museum blends cultural and natural history in displays which include dinosaurs, marine life, maritime history, and local and cultural displays.

Some of the highlights are said to be the 15 metre skeleton of the last Southern right whale harpooned in the bay, a life size replica of the Algoasaurus and a 5 metre bronze cannon recovered from a Portuguese galleon which was wrecked on the Port Elizabeth coast line.

Bayworld’s oceanarium has a number of small tanks which focus on the sea life of Port Elizabeth’s Algoa Bay. There is also an Africa penguin pool and a seal enclosure. Bayworld exists largely as a research and educational institution and its tanks and displays are used primarily for these purposes.

No 7 Castle Street is an old Victorian home which has been preserved. Declared a national monument, it is the oldest home in PE and the inside has been furnished to give visitors a sense of what life was like for the early settlers.

The museums are found in the Port Elizabeth neighbourhood of Humewood, on the Nelson Mandela Bay beachfront. Bayworld is a great place to be educated and entertained simultaneously.

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Conifer Beach House
0.3 km

From R575 PPS


Conifer Beach House, TGCSA 4-Star Bed and Breakfast, in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is a hidden gem closely situated to some of Port Elizabeth's most stunning swimming beaches, major beachfront attr... More Info

 
Bishops Lodge & Whaler's Inn
0.4 km

From R710 PPS

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Bishops Lodge & Whaler`s Inn Situated in Humewood/Summerstrand, only 300 meters from Kings Beach, close to the airport, harbour and the Boardwalk Casino Complex. Our Luxury self-catering apartments h... More Info

 
Lalapanzi Guest Lodge
0.4 km

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Located in the beachfront suburb of Humewood, Port Elizabeth, Lalapanzi Guest Lodge graded 4 star in the category "self catering " offers eight stylish newly built self catering en-suite units. Al... More Info

 
Ahoy Boutique Guest House
0.6 km

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Ahoy Boutique Guest House is a brand new spacious Port Elizabeth Bed and Breakfast, offering elegant accommodation in a warm and relaxing nautical atmosphere. It is ideal for business and pleasure, pe... More Info

 
Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre
0.6 km

From R800 PPS


Situated on Brookes Hill between King's Beach and the world-renowned water sports mecca of Hobie Beach, The Chapman offers the truly discerning traveller a rare blend of classical accommodation and wo... More Info

 
Aqua Marine Guest House
0.7 km

From R500 PPS


Ideally situated in La Roche Drive, in a quiet location, we are within five minutes walking distance from the magnificent Port Elizabeth sunshine beach. The beach front offers a variety of restaurants... More Info

 
Brooks Hills Suits
0.8 km

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Situated at the heart of Port Elizabeth Beachfront, in between The Pavilion Complex and happy Valley. Its within walking distance from the beach, restaurants, shopping centre and entertainment. Close ... More Info

 
La Mer Guesthouse
0.8 km

From R755 PPS

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La Mer Guest house offers 13, seaside-themed rooms. The property boasts with a beautiful Garden, Swimming pool, Lapa Barbecue / communal Kitchenette area. The rooms on the top floor also have spectacu... More Info

 
Gaiaqua Guesthouse
1.2 km

From R447 PPS

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We are delighted to introduce ourselves as the owners and hosts of this charming retreat. Our names are James and Lynette Kilian, and we are excited to welcome you to a place we proudly call home. W... More Info

 
Paxton Hotel
1.3 km

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The Paxton Hotel is situated in Port Elizabeth, affectionately known as the 'Friendly City' of South Africa. The hotel overlooks the harbour offering magnificent views of Algoa Bay. This beachfr... More Info

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Humewood Reviews

Humewood
Lovely area.
- Ashwell Speelman

Humewood
Love Humewood!
- Danielle Fredericks

Humewood
I lived for many years in PE during my school and university days so know PE and Humewood very well. Close to the beach with nearby facilities so Humweood is a great holiday venue.
- Gavin Golightly

Humewood
A very laid back area,considering retiring there.
- Tshidiso Masakala