Facilities at The Boardwalk Casino

• Accommodation

  • The Beach Hotel A landmark on the Port Elizabeth beachfront, the 4-star full-service Beach Hotel offers comfort and quality in its 58 en-suite luxury rooms, including 4 executive rooms and 1 suite.  t: +27 41 583 2161 e: beach@pehotels.co.za

  • The City Lodge The City Lodge, a 3-star hotel, has established itself as a firm favourite amongst business and leisure travellers. This 147-room hotel is close to The Boardwalk and many of Port Elizabeth's top attractions. t: +27 41 584 0322 e: clpe.resv@citylodge.co.za

  • The Courtyard Hotel The Courtyard Hotel offers an exclusive and elegant alternative to a traditional hotel. All rooms have a sea view and a kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator and television. t: +27 41 583 4655 e: cype.resv@citylodge.co.za

  • Paxton Hotel Features 4 - Star Hotel 79 rooms Sleeps 150 Address Carnavorn Place Humerail   t: +27 41 585 9655 e: paxton@iafrica.com

  • Protea Marine Hotel Features 4-Star hotel 114 rooms Sleeps 228 Address: 39 Marine Drive Summerstrand   t: +27 41 583 2101 e: marine@marineprotea.co.za

  • Radisson Blu Hotel Port Elizabeth Features 5-Star hotel 173 rooms Sleeps 350 Address: Corner of Marine Drive and Ninth Avenue Summerstrand t: +27 41 509 5000 e: info.port-elizabeth@radissonblu.com

  • The Road Lodge The Road Lodge is well positioned within the complex and directly opposite Port Elizabeth's Hobie Beach. It has secure parking and offers exceptional value and quality accommodation. t: +2741-5834404 e: rlpe@citylodge.co.za

  • Town Lodge Hotel Features 2-Star hotel 203 rooms Sleeps 406 t: +27 41 509 2000 e: tlpe.resv@citylodge.co.za

• Conferencing & Meetings

  • Ballroom Soundproofed interior partitioning will allow the 2 000m2.  Facilities will provide for the hanging of lighting and backdrops, making this ideal venue for theme evenings.   Ballroom to be divided into four smaller rooms of 1 000m2, 500m2 and two rooms of 250m2, allowing for variety of different seating and size configurations, so that more than one event will be able to be staged simultaneously. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Ironwood This 55m2 venue will be ideal used as a breakaway room or boardroom. Ironwood is one of the three breakaway meeting rooms and  if combined with the other two rooms equal 170m2, making it ideal for a small conference or banquet. t: +27 41 507 7777 f: +27 86 243 6400 e: conventions.boardwalk@za.suninternational.com

  • Redwood This 55m2 venue will be ideal used as a breakaway room or boardroom.   Redwood is one of the three breakaway meeting rooms and  if combined with the other two rooms equal 170m2, making it ideal for a small conference or banquet. t: +27 41 507 7777 f: +27 86 243 6400 e: conventions.boardwalk@za.suninternational.com

  • Stinkwood This 60m2 venue will be ideal if used as a breakaway room or boardroom   Stinkwood is one of the three breakaway meeting rooms and  if combined with the other two rooms equal 170m2, making it ideal for a small conference or banquet. t: +27 41 507 7777 f: +27 86 243 6400 e: conventions.boardwalk@za.suninternational.com

  • Yellowwood One of 4 smaller rooms , ideal for meetings or breakaway rooms. Able to be sub-divided into two separate venues making it ideal for meetings that require a breakaway room. This venue will also be able to be utilised for events ranging from small dinners to boardroom type conferences. t: +27 41 507 7777 f: +27 86 243 6400 e: conventions.boardwalk@za.suninternational.com

• Entertainment

  • The Tivoli Gardens Showcase The beautiful Boardwalk Tivoli Gardens pay tribute to their famous Copenhagen inspiration.  At night, the gardens are illuminated by thousands of lights giving the gardens an ethereal and incandescent beauty.  The lush, multi-coloured flowers, plants and indigenous palm trees offer visitors a tranquil meeting place within the confines of a safe haven. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Algoa FM The Eastern Cape's popular radio station is housed in a purpose-built studio overlooking the entire Boardwalk development. Algoa FM broadcasts to the Eastern Cape from East London to Plettenberg Bay and inland to Aliwal North and Colesberg and reaches 881 000 listeners. They feature newscasts, weather reports, sports events, local entertainment information and community-oriented and fund-raising campaigns. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Vodacom Amphitheatre The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World represents hours of pleasure for the whole family. The Boardwalk is more than a Casino - it is an entertainment hub. The dazzling line-up of music and performances are presented with style and flair. Our premier entertainment venue is the enclosed Vodacom Amphitheatre. It hosts regular sell-out shows with headliners including Barry Hilton, Ray Phiri and Stimela, The Finckelsteins, Watershed and the Coleske’s, just to mention a few. This intimate and vibey venue hosts up to 658 patrons on tiered seating. This 567 seat amphitheatre is a unique venue, with raked seating facing onto the stage. Highly versatile, it is used for everything from product launches to kiddies' theatre. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Boardwalk Festival Lawn Area This is a 2300m2 grassed; open air area. Amenities and bar facilities for the site are brought in on an event to event basis, supplied by Boardwalk Service Providers.   It is ideal for big picnic style or allocated sitting concert. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • NuMetro Cinemas Featuring the latest releases in 8 modern, comfortable cinemas. The only movie complex on the Port Elizabeth beach-front. t: +27 86 124 6362

• Kids

  • NuMetro Cinemas Featuring the latest releases in 8 modern, comfortable cinemas. The only movie complex on the Port Elizabeth beach-front. t: +27 86 124 6362

  • Kids Corner Kids Corner is a crèche for children between the ages of 6 months and 13 years.  This is a supervised area and the child-care minders are qualified professionals. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Kids Fun Pack - R60.00 The Kids Fun Packs are available from Sweets from Heaven at The Boardwalk. The package is sold at R60.00 per child, and includes the following: A movie at NuMetro restricted to movies before 4pm(for enquiries on screening times and available movies you can dial 041 583 2000); THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE 3-D SCREENINGS A meal from the kiddies menu at Wimpy (should your group be bigger than 6 children, please make a booking with them on 041 583 5577) 30 Free Tokens from The Magic Company 1 Chocolate Bar from Sweets from Heaven The fun pack is valid for a period of 3 months, so should the kids not be able to do all the activities on the day, they can always come back at a later stage to use the vouchers they were not able to use on the day. No booking for the actual fun pack is necessary.  Sweets from Heaven opens at 9.30am on a Saturday, but should you wish to see the 10am movie and may be pushed for time, you are welcome to purchase your packs in advance from them.

  • The Magic Company Go-carts, carousel rides, bumper boats and an Adventure Golf course complete with crocodiles - plus a games arcade for the young and young-at-heart. t: +27 41 583 1470

  • Video Arcade This is an interactive family entertainment area for all ages providing the latest in interactive computer and simulation games, including Daytona racing cars and fun-fair redemption games, where tickets can be won and exchanged for fabulous prizes. t: +27 41 507 7777

• Outdoor Activities

  • The Tivoli Gardens Showcase The beautiful Boardwalk Tivoli Gardens pay tribute to their famous Copenhagen inspiration.  At night, the gardens are illuminated by thousands of lights giving the gardens an ethereal and incandescent beauty.  The lush, multi-coloured flowers, plants and indigenous palm trees offer visitors a tranquil meeting place within the confines of a safe haven. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Boardwalk Festival Lawn Area This is a 2300m2 grassed; open air area. Amenities and bar facilities for the site are brought in on an event to event basis, supplied by Boardwalk Service Providers.   It is ideal for big picnic style or allocated sitting concert. t: +27 41 507 7777

• Restaurants & Bars

  • The Bayside Pantry The Bayside Pantry buffet Restaurant is a 108-seater restaurant adjacent to the casino floor.  It offers an à la carte menu for lunch and buffet dinners.  Breakfast during the week is à la carte and on Saturdays and Sundays, a sumptuous buffet breakfast is available.  For Sunday Lunch there is also a great buffet available.  The restaurant is open seven days a week.  No patrons under the age of 18 may use this facility.   The Bayside Pantry opens for dinner from 18:00 – 23:00. Remember bookings are essential. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Chippers This unique culinary experience is one you'll keep coming back for! Packets of perfect French fries with tasty sauces make for irresistible snacking and there's a whole range of other deliciously munchy 'food 'n fries' meals for the whole family.

  • Cup Corn Healthy corn snacks served in a cup with a variety of spices and sauces.  Definitely a healthy way to go! t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Dulcé Café This pavement café serves light meals, cakes, snacks and a variety of refreshments, speciality coffees and teas.

  • El Greco Experience Greek food at its best!  As the Greek Gods ascended Mount Olympus to the Parthenon to feast and drink, so you are invited to feast, drink and dance.  ‘El Greco’s’ reward is the pleasure of your company. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Indian Cuisine Mouth watering curries, rotis, samoosas, curry bunnies and chilli bites - authentic Indian Cuisine.  The secret spices that enhance these delicious dishes can be purchased here. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Leonardo's If you're after authentic Italian food, Leonardo's Pizza and Pasta Workshop is the place to find it. Pizza, pasta and specialty meals are served hot day and night to delight the taste buds. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • News Café Titillate your taste buds with a dish from the extensive menu or sip on a cocktail classic - pure liquid seduction. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Squires Legendary Grill Squires Legendary Grill serves only the best quality steaks.  Meat dishes range from beef to ostrich and they also boast a vegetarian menu and a variety of delicious desserts. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Steers Steers are renowned for their proudly South African burgers and other meals.  Visit them for flame grilled perfection. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • The Hot Dog Hut If it's a real hot dog you’re after, visit The Hot Dog Hut.  Choose from three flavours of sausages and try any two of the amazing sauces.  Visit The Hot Dog Hut for a sensational hot dog. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Wimpy Wimpy sizzles fresh from the griddle!  Magnificent breakfasts, burgers, grills and desserts for the whole family to enjoy.  Open daily 07h30 - 23h00. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Yi Pin - Oriental Restaurant The Yi Pin restaurant at The Boardwalk is rated as one of the finest and most authentic oriental restaurants in Port Elizabeth.  The Asian owners of Yi Pin, which means ‘first class’, use only the freshest local produce and highest quality special ingredients to produce their dishes.  The extensive menu offers a mouth watering selection of traditional Chinese and Japanese cuisine, and a limited number of Thai options.  In addition to favourites such as sushi, diners can also watch chefs deftly prepare meals at the open-plan Teppanyaki station.  Customers will be greeted by a Chinese fung-shui ceiling and Kirin guardians at the entrance. The Yi Pin is situated in the Marine Drive (walkway) and will be open from 10am to 10pm daily. To avoid disappointment pre-booking is recommended by calling (041) 583-6688.  t: +27 41 507 7777

  • SuperSport Arena The SuperSport Arena in The Boardwalk Casino shows all the big games and sporting events on a big screen. When the games stop, the fun starts with live entertainment on stage. Strictly for over 18's t: +27 41 507 7777

• Shopping

  • Festival Retail A world of speciality shops, restaurants, take-aways, coffee shops and bars on the main Port Elizabeth beach-front. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Bargain Books Bargain Books specialise in children's books, paper or hardback fiction, cookery books and South African interest books - including an excellent selection of local and imported coffee table books. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Billabong This store has all the latest surfing equipment including wetsuits, surf boards and natural fibre beach wear including shorts, peak caps, and designer label clothing. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Cell Eye Time Stockists of an extensive range of international sunglasses, sports eyewear and watches. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Cosmic Candy This candy store has flavoured popcorn, crisps, biltong, nuts and every other kind of candy and savoury snack imaginable. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • The Craft Workshop The most incredible collection of art and crafts are available at the The Craft Workshop - the heart of the retail experience at The Boardwalk.  Representing local South African artisans, the Craft Workshop provides the perfect platform for local craftsmen to display and market their creative and inspirational designs.  There are over 20 stalls boasting artifacts from the Eastern Cape as well as from across the African Continent. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Diva Everyday is Women's day at Diva. A selection of designer clothing, underwear, footwear and accessories. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • ECTOUR Offices You are invited to begin a journey of exploration into the best the Eastern Cape has to offer .... the friendly staff in the beachfront office at the entrance to The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World will help you in your search for the ultimate getaway - be it a weekend escape for two, a family saunter through the hinterland or getting close with Africa's wilderness and wildlife.   t: +27 (41) 507 7912 e: ectour@sunint.co.za Visit website

  • Fischer’s Jewellers This shop stocks an eclectic range of jewellery, watches, crystal gifts and accessories.   t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Go Experience Go experiences is the gateway to hundreds of truly unforgettable gift-wrapped experiences available nationwide, from adrenaline-pumping adventures and bush safaris to romantic getaways and revitalizing spa treatments.  These make ideal gifts for Christmas, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, weddings, anniversaries or even a well-deserved reward!

  • Mogo An exclusive range of South African clothing and art memorabilia are available in this unique store. t: +27 41 507 7777

  • Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Information Office Come on in to Nelson Mandela Bay - uniting Port Elizabeth, Uitenhage and Despatch.  Set in the Malaria-free Eastern Cape, this beautiful area captures the heart of South African cultural diversity, a true taste of freedom. t: +27 41 507 7777