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The Chapman Hotel is located along a magnificent stretch of beachfront in Port Elizabeth. Situated on Brookes Hill, overlooking the tranquil Algoa Bay, The Chapman offers stunning sea views from all of it’s hotel rooms.
Besides its scenic location, the Chapman’s proximity is practical:
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Beaches
The Chapman is within easy walking distance from some of Port Elizabeth’s most popular beaches, such as Kings Beach, the Blue Flag Humewood Beach and the world-renowned watersports mecca of Hobie Beach. Part of their beauty is a perfect combination of warm water, calm sea and fair breezes.
Distance from The Chapman Hotel
| King’s Beach for sea-swimming and surfing: |
approx. 500 metres |
| Humewood Beach (Blue Flag) for sea-swimming: |
approx. 700 metres |
Hobie Beach for all watersports, including hobie cats,
wind surfing and yachting: |
approx. 1 km |
| MacArthur Warm Water Bath Development: |
approx. 350 metres |
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Entertainment and Shopping Centres
Although a peaceful town, people are in no rush to sleep in the “Friendly City”. After dining in The Chapman’s famous restaurant, BLACKBEARDS®, enjoy a drink or live entertainment at anyone of the complexes within close proximity (some within walking distance) of The Chapman.
Distance from The Chapman Hotel
| Bayworld Museum Complex, Oceanarium and Snake Park: |
approx. 100 metres |
| Brookes on the Bay Entertainment Complex: |
approx. 100 metres |
| Dolphins Leap Entertainment and Shopping Centre: |
approx. 350 metres |
| The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World, which includes Ten Pin Bowling: |
approx. 1 kilometre |
| Humerail Shopping and Entertainment Complex: |
approx. 3 kilometres |
| Summerstrand Village Shopping Complex: |
approx. 3 kilometres |
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Major Sports Facilities Nearby
| Nelson Mandela World Cup Stadium: |
approx. 8 kilometres |
| Humewood Links Golf Club: |
approx. 4 kilometres |
| St. Georges Park Cricket Club: |
approx. 5 kilometres |
| The Woods Lawn Bowling Club: |
approx. 100 meters |
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Other Facilities nearby
| Port Elizabeth Airport: |
approx. 3 kilometres |
| Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University: |
approx. 5 kilometres |
| Virgin Active Health Club: |
approx. 2 kilometres |
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Day Excursions / Game Drives / Local Attractions |
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The Campanile
The Campanile, which was erected in 1923 to commemorate the landing of the 1820 settlers, is situated in Strand Street. It carries a carillon of 23 bells and has a great view of the harbour and the city from the Observation Room; however, to get there, you must climb the 204 steps to the top! |
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City Hall
The main part of this colonial building was built between 1858 and 1862; the clock tower was added in 1883. In front of City Hall is a replica of the Diaz Cross, which commemorates the arrival of Bartholomew Diaz in Algoa Bay in 1488. The Prester John monument is in Fleming Square behind the City Hall. This monument is dedicated to the mythical king priest, Prester John, and the Portuguese explorers who discovered South Africa. It was the search for Prester John’s kingdom that led voyages of exploration sailing around Africa. |
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Fort Frederick
Located along Belmont Terrace in Central, this stone fort was built in 1799 by the British Forces to defend the Baakens River and was named after Frederick, Duke of York. The original eight guns were never fired in anger. Open Daily - Admission Is Free |
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Horse Memorial
This sculpture is at the corner of Russell and Cape Road. It is dedicated to the many horses killed in the South African Wars (1899 – 1902). |
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NO. 7 Castle Hill Museum
This is the oldest surviving settler building in Port Elizabeth, dating back to 1827. It was restored to reflect the history and elegant lifestyle of early Victorian Port Elizabeth. |
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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Musuem
Located at the entrance to St George’s Park, permanent collections include South African Art, particularly that of the EasternCape. |
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South End Museum
The South end museum is based in the old Seafarers Institute building at the bottom of Walmer Boulevard. The South End Museum houses a unique collection of photos and memorabilia from old South End. These date back to the early 1900s, when the various peoples of South Africa lived in harmony in old South End before the apartheid laws were enforced. |
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Red Location Museum
This is a primary development of the Red Location Cultural Precinct, which is a not-for-commercial urban renewal development . It is designed to challenge conventional views of Museum design. It draws on the work of Andreas Huyssen, who has written extensively on the concept of memory and history. |
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Addo Elephant National Park
Deep within the shadows of the dense valley bushveld of the Sundays River region of the Eastern Cape lies the Addo Elephant National Park. Here, the evenings are punctuated by the strident howl of the black-backed jackal, and the francolin’s call heralds each new dawn. Safe from relentless persecution in the past, the grey leviathans of the bush now roam in peace. |
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Kariega Game Reserve
Kariega Game Reserve is set high above the spectacular Kariega River Valley, in the heart of 1820 Settler Country. Enjoy Big Five safaris in this malaria-free Eastern Cape game reserve in South Africa. Next to Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Rhino and Leopard, guests can also see Hippo, Hyena, Eland, Zebra, Giraffe, Wildebeest. |
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Lalibela Game Reserve
Lalibela Game Reserve is a malaria-free Eastern Cape game reserve in South Africa with exceptional wildlife habitats creating unforgettable Big Five safari experiences for the whole family. There are no public roads through Lalibela Game Reserve and African wildlife like the Big Five (Lion, Rhino, Elephant, Buffalo, Leopard) roams freely throughout. |
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Shamwari Game Reserve
Shamwari Game Reserve is a 20,000-hectare (49,000-acre), malaria free, private game reserve situated in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. It is situated in verdant bush along the Bushmans River, halfway between Port Elizabeth (a 45 minute drive outside the city) and Grahamstown, a pleasant drive from Cape Town, forming a natural extension to the famous Garden Route. |
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Kragga Kamma Game Park
Kragga Kamma Game Park is located close to the city of Port Elizabeth. Lush coastal forest and grassland is home to vast herds of African game, including White Rhino, Buffalo, Cheetah, Giraffe, Zebra, Nyala, Bontebok, Lechwe and many more species. All the animals roam freely, unrestricted in natural surroundings. This owner operated animal friendly park, where no hunting or other disturbance of the game is permitted, means that you always get close up views and great photo opportunities. |
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