Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
The Boardwalk Casino in Port Elizabeth is part of the Sun International Group. Sun International has 36 resorts, hotels and casinos all over Southern Africa which offer their patrons a host of activities, conference centres, events and casino facilities.
This hotel has a 5 star rating and is all done in the Victorian architecture, but it definitely has kept all facilities modern for absolute convenience and comfort.
There are 140 rooms that look out over the Indian Ocean and the rooms average about 39m2 each. Each room has Wi-Fi access, DSTV and 24 hour room service. Of these 140 rooms, 4 are luxury suites, 8 Junior Suites, 8 normal suites and there is 1 Presidential Suite.
The casino here boasts a fantastic range of casino games. There are over 802 electronic slot machines that accept denominations ranging from 5c to R50 which is all deducted off a smart card.
Table games such as American Roulette, Blackjack, Blackjack Switch and Poker are offered here in the main casino. This casino is separate to where the slot games are kept as here the focus is on the game and not the ambient noises from the slot machines. Although this area is a non-smoking area, The Broadwalk Casino does have a separate lounge called the Pavilion, which is adjacent to the main casino for its patrons that are smokers. Here you will find 60 machines for your enjoyment.
There is another smoker’s casino totally separate from all the other casinos offered here, where you will find 334 slot machines which include video poker games, roulette machines and blackjack. This area includes a lounge, ATM machines, restroom, bar facilities and a MVG desk.
The Charter Club is exclusively for Platinum and Gold MVG card holders. Here you will find both smoking and non smoking areas which combined have 69 slot machines which include video poker games. This club has a non-smoking lounge, bar services which include a snack menu.
The Broadwalk Casino offers family entertainment where they have a kids’ corner which will care for children under the age of 13, they have 8 cinemas, a video arcade that promotes interactive family entertainment plus the Magic Company that offer you go-card rides, carousel rides, bumper boats and an adventure Golf Course.
Directions to The Boardwalk Casino
From: Cape Town (800km @ 9 hr)
- From the N2 follow Cape Road (which flows into Russell Road).
- Follow signs to Summerstrand.
- Continue straight towards Humewood beachfront, pass The Boardwalk entrance.
- Turn right into Lodge Road.
From: Gauteng (1100km @ 10 hr 30 min)
- Via the M4 Settlers Way follow signs to Summerstrand.
- Continue straight towards Humewood beachfront, pass The Boardwalk entrance.
- Turn right into Lodge Road.
From: Port Elizabeth Airport (6km @ 11 min)
- Exit the airport and turn right at the traffic circle.
- Continue to second traffic circle (Allister Miller Drive).
- At the traffic lights turn right into Strandfontein Road.
- At the second set of traffic lights carry on straight – the road connects with Le Roche Drive.
- At the next traffic light turn right into Beach Road.
- The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment world is on your right.
There are regular flights to Port Elizabeth from all major South African cities. South African Airways, British Airways, Mango and Kulula all service Port Elizabeth on a daily basis. International connections are available from OR Tambo or Cape Town International Airport.
Physical Address
Beach Road
Summerstrand
6019
Port Elizabeth
Eastern Cape
South Africa
GPS:S 33° 59′ 9.5346″ E 25° 39′ 29.2638″
Postal Address
Private Bag 666
Humewood
6013
E-mail: boardwalk@suninternational.com
Telephone: +2741 507 7777