The SAPA National Conference is South Africa's premier event for leaders in education. Join us 11 – 13 September 2025 at Boardwalk Convention Centre in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
For your convenience, we have secured special negotiated rates at a selection of hotels near the conference venue. Each of these accommodations offers comfort and excellent service, ensuring a pleasant stay during the conference. Please note that space is limited at each location, so we strongly encourage early booking to ensure availability. Breakfast is included in all of the room rates.
Bookings and payments for accommodation should be made directly with your chosen hotel. Transfers to and from the venue to your hotel are for your own account.
The hotel is located adjacent to the convention centre.
The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World in Gqeberha offers Premier Luxury hotel accommodation only a few minutes away from the Blue Flag awarded Hobie Beach. Not only popular for its Premier Luxury hotel, the Boardwalk is also a unique entertainment, dining and conference venue. Website
1.3km from Boardwalk Convention Centre
The Garden Court Kings Beach hotel in Gqeberha is affordable and welcoming, and the perfect beachfront location for visitors to one of South Africa’s largest coastal cities. The white sands of Kings Beach in front of the hotel, sweeping views of Algoa Bay from our rooms, and the famed Hobie Beach just moments away, are just some of the reasons guests return again and again.
Garden Court Kings Beach offers a choice of 280 tastefully appointed en-suite rooms, and great amenities including a fitness centre, conferencing facilities and the popular Mike’s Kitchen. Friendly service, warm hospitality, and easy relaxation are the hallmarks of the Garden Court Kings Beach Hotel. Website
Available Accommodation
Single Standard Room: R 1395.00
Double Standard Room: R 1795.00
To book, click on the email link below or call 041 582 3720.
600m from Boardwalk Convention Centre
The 203-room Town Lodge Gqeberha offers convenient and comfortable accommodation, ideally located in Summerstrand opposite the beachfront.
It complements sister brands Courtyard Hotel, City Lodge Hotel and Road Lodge all in close proximity, ensuring that no matter what type of accommodation you’re looking for in Gqeberha, we’ve got you covered.
The hotel offers fast and reliable WiFi, a 14-seater boardroom; sparkling pool and deck plus sundowner bar with spectacular views of the ocean. Website
Available Accommodation
Single Room: R 2160.00
To book, please click the email link below. You can also call on 041 509 2000. Please quote the group discount code: 272BD63JZ in order to qualify for the discounted rates.
2.2km from Boardwalk Convention Centre
This hotel is located 300 meters from Port Elizabeth’s Hobie beach and boasts panoramic sea views and state-of-the-art spa facilities. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Amani Spa offers a variety of wellness treatments, including a Turkish Rasul steam room.
Offering panoramic views of Algoa Bay, the Radisson Blu features contemporary guest rooms. Watch a program on your flat-screen TV or make use of the wireless internet. All 173 rooms come outfitted with individual climate control and are decorated in soothing earthy tones. Website
Available Accommodation
Single Room: R 2950.00
To book, please click on the link below.
2.9km from Boardwalk Convention Centre
Paxton Hotel is situated in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), affectionately known as the ‘Friendly City’ of South Africa. Here you discover a vibrant urban lifestyle in the heart of the Nelson Mandela Metropole. Located in the bustling precinct of Humewood close to the city center the hotel offers magnificent views of Algoa Bay. Our hotel’s luxury-inspired decor and the exciting backdrop of the Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) harbour combine to offer a truly unique experience. The Hotel is conveniently situated close to the airport, restaurants, gym, The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex and many beautiful beaches. We offer special packages for families, younger generations and online specials as well as value for money deals on weekend getaways. Website
Rates include breakfast
Available Accommodation
Single room: R 1320.00 per person sharing
Double room: R 980.00 per person sharing
To book, please click the email link below. You can also call on 041 585 9655. Please quote the reference SAPA National Conference 2025 in order to qualify for the discounted rates.
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