The Vic Hotel, Port Elizabeth ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

22 Cape Road, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 6001

The Vic Hotel is a halaal boutique hotel comprising four restored Victorian houses in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Situated in the Mill Park suburb, it provides easy access to the city's cultural and historical landmarks. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a swimming pool and comfortable accommodations. The hotel’s location allows visitors to explore nearby beautiful beaches such as Humewood Beach.

Location

Located in Port Elizabeth Central, the hotel provides proximity to historic sites such as Fort Frederick and the Donkin Lighthouse. Guests can explore scenic nature trails and engage with the vibrant local culture at nearby stylish bars and global eateries. Transportation options include a roundtrip airport shuttle for convenient access to local attractions.

Rooms

Each room at The Vic Hotel is equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen satellite TV with selected channels. Guests can enjoy premium bedding and amenities like free WiFi and safes for added comfort. The en suite bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers for guests’ convenience. Additionally, rooms feature tea-and-coffee-making facilities, enhancing the in-room experience.

Eat & Drink

The hotel has an on-site restaurant where guests can enjoy meals throughout their stay. Choices for dining extend beyond the hotel's amenities, with a variety of restaurants located within 800 metres. Guests also have access to a bar/lounge, enhancing the dining experience with options for relaxation.

Leisure & Business

The Vic Hotel offers a selection of leisure amenities, including an outdoor swimming pool and recreational activities like table tennis. Guests can benefit from concierge services and a shared lounge area to unwind. The hotel also provides facilities for business needs with access to free WiFi in public areas.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

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2 persons

20 m²

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2 Single beds

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Standard Double Room

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2 persons

19 m²

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1 person

8 m²

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Getting around

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City Centre

Port Elizabeth300 m

Airports

Port Elizabeth International (PLZ) 4.7 km

Train

North End Railway Station 1.7 km

Port Elizabeth Railway Station 1.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Super Comfy Beds!

The bed was exceptionally comfortable with clean linen, making it easy to have a restful night’s sleep.view full review

Stylish Rooms!

The room design was exactly as showcased online, combining style with comfort brilliantly.view full review

Helpful Staff

Every time I needed assistance, the onsite employees were friendly and eager to help, enhancing my overall experience.view full review

Pristine Bathrooms

The bathroom was spotless and well-equipped, adding to the comfort of my stay.view full review

General

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Spa & Leisure

Swimming pool

Room features

Air conditioning
In-room safe
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

22 Cape Road, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 6001

Map view

22 Cape Road, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 6001

City landmarks

Belmont Terrace - Donkin Street

Donkin Reserve

1.4 km

7 Castle Hill

No 7 Castle Hill Museum

1.7 km

Gallery

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum

730 m

Port Elizabeth Central

Fort Frederick

1.6 km

Park

St George's Park

640 m

0 King Georges Street

The Cenotaph

660 m

37 Parliament Street Central

Wezandla African Craft Traders

840 m

Gallery

Ron Belling Art Gallery

730 m

Museum

South End Museum

2.3 km

Gallery

GFI Art Gallery

950 m

Nature reserve

Settlers Park Nature Reserve

1.1 km

Cape Recife Nature Reserve

Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds

1.2 km

Strand St Port Elizabeth Central

Campanile

2.0 km

Golf Course

Port Elizabeth Golf Club

1.9 km

Shamwari Game Reserve N2 between Port Elizabeth & Grahamstown

Shamwari Private Game Reserve

1.9 km

Church

Saint Augustine's Catholic Cathederal

1.5 km

St George's Cricket Ground

650 m

86 Baakens St

Feather Market Centre

1.7 km

70 Prince Alfred Road

Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

2.7 km

Theatre

Port Elizabeth Harbour

1.9 km

Settlers Park Local Authority Nature Reserve

1.0 km

Target Kloof Rd

Lower Guinea-Fowl Trail

1.1 km

2 Molsonder St

The Donkin Lighthouse

1.3 km

Daly St

Prince Alfred Guard

1.3 km

7 Castle Hill

No 7 Castle Hill

1.4 km

14 St Mary's Terrace

Route 67

1.5 km

55 Victoria Park Dr

Victoria Park

2.6 km

Nearby

Monument

Horse Memorial

370 m

King Georges Street

Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial

580 m

Fleming Square

Prestor John Memorial

370 m

Restaurants

CJ's on Stanley

640 m

24 Stanley Street Richmond Hill

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Convenient Location

Friendly Staff

Late Breakfast

Privacy Concerns

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

6.2

Location

7.4

Service

7.5

Dining

5.6

Dave

United States, May 2024

7.0/10

I was thrilled with my room after upgrading to one inside the hotel – it was comfortable and peaceful. However, receiving small hand towels from security after 11pm was a bit odd.

Rooms

8.0

My room was comfortable and quiet, giving me a pleasant stay.

Service

7.0

The staff were friendly and offered valuable advice on nearby dining options. Yet, the swift card payment without a friendly greeting was a bit off-putting.

Location

7.0

The hotel is located close to charming historical areas, making it an excellent choice for exploring Port Elizabeth. However, the privacy was lacking, and the proximity to the seafront was not as good as expected.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast, although ample, could have been served earlier for guests on the go. However, missing eggs at breakfast was a downside.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel has convenient facilities, but there were some minor drawbacks in the dining experience.

Convenient Location

Late Breakfast

Erin

United States, May 2024

7.4/10

The hotel is ideally situated near various attractions, though the room size may not justify the price. The service was friendly and accommodating, while the dining options may not be suitable for all preferences.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable but on the smaller side for the price.

Service

9.0

The service was very friendly, especially during the holiday period.

Location

8.0

The location is perfect, close to all the places I wanted to visit and with less noise pollution.

Dining

6.0

In my opinion, the dining options were basic with limited selections.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offers decent facilities, albeit room for improvement in certain areas.

Mary

United States, March 2024

7.4/10

After upgrading my booking to a room inside the hotel, the stay had its positive and negative points. The security delivering small hand towels after 11pm was a nice touch, but the room did not match the pictures on Booking. The service, however, was excellent with staff going out of their way to handle requests. The location was convenient, close to attractions like St George's Park, despite some privacy concerns. The dining experience was satisfactory, but there were limited options available. Overall, a mixed experience with notable highlights and drawbacks.

Rooms

7.0

The room was not as portrayed in the pictures but the security's gesture of delivering hand towels was appreciated.

Service

9.0

The staff was amazing and super friendly, going out of their way to assist guests.

Location

8.0

The hotel's central location was convenient for exploring the attractions, although privacy could be a concern.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were limited, but the overall experience was acceptable.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent, offering a satisfactory experience.

friendly staff

room not as pictured

Harry

United Kingdom, March 2024

6.2/10

After upgrading my booking to a room inside the hotel, I was very happy with my room. The rooms are very small for the price compared to other boutique hotels. The service was super helpful, but I had difficulty locating my room and was taken from one room to another without being provided one. The location is perfect near all the places I wanted to go to, especially maintenance-centric, rather rundown, very close to St George's Park for the cricket, and convenient for the airport by 6.45am. The dining was terrible and definitely not worth the 4 stars they have. The facilities are limited and yet comparably expensive, even running out of eggs for breakfast.

Rooms

6.0

I was very happy with my room after upgrading to one inside the hotel.

Service

7.0

The service was super helpful, but locating my room was a bit of a challenge.

Location

9.0

The location is perfect near all the places I wanted to go to, very central and with less noise pollution.

Dining

5.0

The dining was terrible and not worth the 4 stars they have, with a limited and expensive selection.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities, especially the dining, were below expectations in value for money.

Barry

United Kingdom, February 2024

6.0/10

The hotel provided clean and comfortable rooms, but the night was too hot, and the location required having a car for convenience. The service was very welcoming, although there was no final delivery. The dining options were limited, and the facilities seemed rundown.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, although the night was too hot.

Service

8.0

The service during the holiday period was very friendly and welcoming, although there was no final delivery provided.

Location

6.0

The location required having a car for convenience, although it was excellent for visiting historical areas of Port Elizabeth.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was very basic with limited options available.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities seemed rather rundown.

George

United Kingdom, January 2024

6.2/10

The hotel is centrally located, near charming historical areas of Port Elizabeth and close to some awesome local restaurants. The rooms need urgent upgrades to match the booking pictures but are decent, with no hot water in the shower. The service is helpful and friendly but not well-received at the payment stage. The location is ok with privacy and less noise pollution but has room for improvement. The dining offers a decent start to the day, though not always on time.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms need urgent upgrades to match the booking pictures but are decent, with no hot water in the shower.

Service

7.0

The service is helpful and friendly but not well-received at the payment stage.

Location

6.0

The location is ok with privacy and less noise pollution but has room for improvement.

Dining

7.0

The dining offers a decent start to the day, though not always on time.

Facilities

5.0

Facilities can be improved in terms of cleanliness and maintenance.

William

United States, October 2023

6.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. The location was not great, but the central position was convenient for exploring the attractions. The rooms were a bit below expectations, lacking hot water and needing some urgent upgrades. The service was a hit and miss situation, with quick payment processing but a lack of friendly greetings. The dining experience, although ample, could have offered a better variety of options. On the positive side, the hotel had less noise pollution and was close to some fantastic local restaurants.

Rooms

5.0

My room had a noisy vehicle passing by frequently and no hot water in the shower. The actual rooms didn't match the pictures on Booking, and they definitely need some urgent upgrades to freshen them up.

Service

6.0

The staff were accommodating in changing our room but lacked a friendly greeting during payment processing. They were, however, helpful in providing information on nearby dining options.

Location

7.0

While the location was not ideal due to noise and proximity to attractions, I did appreciate the privacy and the convenience of being close to some great local restaurants.

Dining

6.0

The breakfast was ample, although it could have been better if served earlier. There was a simple variety available, but it lacked promptness and diversity.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were satisfactory but could benefit from some enhancements to improve the overall guest experience.

Privacy

Noisy room

Laura

United Kingdom, September 2023

6.4/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The location was great, close to many attractions, but the rooms need urgent upgrades and were uncomfortably hot at night. The service was a bit hit or miss with some staff being very friendly and accommodating while others rushed the payment process without a friendly greeting. The dining options were limited but decent, and the facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms felt very small and need urgent upgrades to make them more fresh. It was uncomfortably hot during the night.

Service

6.0

The service was a mix of experiences, with some staff being very friendly and accommodating, while others were quick to snatch our card for payment without a friendly greeting.

Location

8.0

The location was central and close to attractions, but there were stains on the carpets in the bathroom which was a bit off-putting.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were limited but decent. The breakfast was ample but could have been served earlier.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were average, nothing stood out as exceptional.

Martin

United Kingdom, July 2023

6.8/10

After upgrading my booking to a room inside the hotel, I was very happy with my room despite the noise from a nearby vehicle. The hotel needs updating, but the staff were very friendly and nice to us.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were ok, but in need of a thorough clean.

Service

8.0

The staff were very friendly and nice with us, despite some confusion locating my room.

Location

8.0

The location was central, with decent restaurants nearby. It was ok, offering privacy and less noise pollution.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were very basic, and the price seemed too much for what was offered.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities need updating, but the hotel is central to all attractions.

friendly staff

outdated facilities

Michael

United States, June 2023

5.8/10

I found the hotel's location central and appreciated the low noise pollution but was disappointed by the outdated rooms that need urgent upgrades. The service was a mix of quick payment process without a friendly greeting and helpful staff that efficiently addressed our issues. The dining options were limited, and while the facilities were decent, there were some maintenance issues in the bathroom.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were extremely small and in need of updating.

Service

8.0

The service was friendly and accommodating, especially during our stay on NYE.

Location

7.0

The hotel's proximity to charming historical areas of Port Elizabeth was excellent despite some maintenance issues in the bathroom.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was lacking with limited options available.