Situated on Brookes Hill between King’s Beach and the world-renowned water sports mecca of Hobie Beach, The Chapman offers the traveller a blend of comfortable accommodation and world-class cuisine in a setting reminiscent of lazy summer days of leisure.
Panoramic sea views may be enjoyed from all of Chapman Hotel & Conference Centre well-appointed en-suite rooms.
The Chapman also boasts one of South Africa’s finest a-la-carte seafood restaurants, Blackbeards, Port Elizabeth’s seafood landmark and one of the oldest established restaurants in Port Elizabeth.
The Chapman also has its own Conference Centre and private parking for both private guests and Tour buses.
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 water sports Mecca of Hobie Beach. Part of their beauty is a perfect combination of warm water, calm sea and fair breezes.
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.
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.
Other Facilities Nearby:
Port Elizabeth Airport: approx. 3 kilometers;
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University: approx. 5 kilometers;
Virgin Active Health Club: approx. 2 kilometers
Distance from The Chapman Hotel:
Kings Beach for sea-swimming and surfing: approx. 500 meters;
Humewood Beach (Blue Flag) for sea-swimming: approx. 700 meters;
Hobie Beach for all water sports, including hobie cats, wind surfing and yachting: approx. 1 km;
MacArthur Warm Water Bath Development: approx. 350 meters
Bayworld Museum Complex, Oceanarium and Snake Park: approx. 100 meters;
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 kilometres;
Humerail Shopping and Entertainment Complex: approx. 3 kilometres;
Summerstrand Village Shopping Complex: approx. 3 kilometres.
The Chapman is located on Brookes Hill on Port Elizabeth's main beachfront between King's Beach and the world-renowned waterspouts mecca of Hobie Beach.
DIRECTIONS COMING FROM CAPE TOWN:
Follow the N2 National Road to the last Turn-off into the M4 Settlers Way (Setlaarsweg). Drive the M4 Settlers Way into direction Summerstrand for 7 km to the first traffic lights. From these traffic lights follow the road for 1 km in the middle lane over the next traffic lights into the M13 to Summerstrand. Follow Beach Road until you reach the robots opposite the Holiday Inn. Proceed to the next set of robots, at which you turn right into Brookes Hill Drive. Follow the road to The Kelway entrance. Turn in at The Kelway and immediately turn left. We are straight ahead.
DIRECTIONS COMING FROM GRAHAMSTOWN:
Follow the N2 National Road to the first Turn-off into the M4 Settlers Way (Setlaarsweg). Drive the M4 Settlers Way into direction Summerstrand for 7 km to the first traffic lights. From these traffic lights follow the road for 1 km in the middle lane over the next traffic lights into the M13 to Summerstrand. Follow Beach Road until you reach the robots opposite the Holiday Inn. Proceed to the next set of robots, at which you turn right into Brookes Hill Drive. Follow the road to The Kelway entrance. Turn in at The Kelway and immediately turn left. We are straight ahead.
DIRECTIONS COMING FROM THE AIRPORT:
Turn right from the Airport Exit into Allister Miller Road and follow it for 1,7 km to the traffic lights. From these traffic lights turn right into La Roche Drive and follow the road to Beach Road. At Beach Road, turn right at the robots alongside the Holiday Inn. Proceed to the next set of robots, at which you turn right into Brookes Hill Drive. Follow the road to The Kelway entrance. Turn in at The Kelway and immediately turn left. We are straight ahead.
