Anytime is Playtime at The Boardwalk

The Boardwalk sets the beat for your Eastern Cape experience.

Set within earshot of the Indian Ocean waves breaking on Port Elizabeth’s top Blue Flag beach, The Boardwalk is served by hotels catering to tastes and budgets – with breathtaking views of the ocean.

Restaurant guests watch dolphins, whales, surfers and swimmers at play while enjoying a leisurely breakfast, an extended lunch or sipping evening cocktails.

The Eastern Cape is a place where families come to relax, where couples fall in love, and where the adventurous go to get the adrenalin pumping.

During the Day…

A great place to meet friends or family, The Boardwalk is one of the entertainment hubs of Port Elizabeth.

A wide variety of retail outlets offers the discerning shopper anything from curios to designer clothing. There are also several speciality stores including a Biltong Hut and Ezama Xhosa, which exhibits original African artwork.

The retail area is built around The Boardwalk lakes, offering visitors a relaxing view to enjoy whilst sipping a refreshing drink at one of the many restaurants or coffee shops on site.

Kiddie’s entertainment is a top priority at The Boardwalk. There are loads of fun activities to enjoy for toddlers and teens.

The Magic Company offers fun rides as well as an extensive gaming area.

At Night…

At night, The Boardwalk offers a relaxing and romantic atmosphere. Lit up by over 25 000 Tivoli Lights, the lighting and beautiful surroundings create a magical atmosphere. It is at night when the restaurants really come alive and people come out to play.

Visitors can enjoy anything from sultry sushi at 34° South to sizzling steak at Squires. There are also several themed restaurants including The Greek, Da Vinci’s and Kyoto.

Tourists and locals are spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting entertainment at The Boardwalk. The Vodacom Amphitheatre hosts up to 200 live shows a year including the legendary Centrestage shows and News Café hosts a number of fun weekend parties throughout the year.

The Bayside Pantry, situated inside the casino offers one of the best buffets in town.

And, of course, you can try your luck at the tables or on the slot machines in the beautiful casino around which the complex is built.

For those who enjoy something a little more energetic, the SuperSport Arena sports bar inside the casino broadcasts live sporting events. It’s fun, it’s noisy, it’s safe, and it’s for adults only. There is 24-hour action in the popular SuperSport Arena bar – with a mix of big-screen sport, multiple live feeds of top sports events from around the world, live entertainment on stage and fun promotions.

Renowned for its tasty pub meals, the SuperSport Arena is a favourite for fans of all types of sport who want to share the experience of watching their teams in action.

The SuperSport Arena often hosts top bands, dancers, magicians, comedians, and more.

Open to over 18’s only, the SuperSport Arena entrance is inside The Boardwalk Casino.

The Boardwalk events and activities

Birthday festival month – October

The Boardwalk’s birthday month of October has become one of the entertainment highlights in Nelson Mandela Bay. It includes the annual Boardwalk Opskop music festival, entertainment on the lakes, live performances in the SuperSport Arena and Vodacom Amphitheatre, special promotions in the casino, and non-stop retail action.

Summer Season – December

The Boardwalk is the perfect base from which to enjoy the long summer days in Nelson Mandela Bay. There’s plenty for the whole family to do including loads of fun kids activities. There are also many great retail outlets for all your Christmas shopping needs.