Port Elizabeth (now renamed Gqeberha), at the tail end of South Africa’s Garden Route, may be better known for its surf and sunshine than its artistic pedigree, but the city is in fact home to the country’s largest collection of Art Deco buildings.
Yet it took turning one of them into the splendid Mantis No 5 Boutique Art Hotel (formerly No5 by Mantis) to really showcase PE’s artistic potential. With its sleek facade and eclectic interiors, this luxury boutique masterpiece looks as if it would be more at home in Hollywood than steps away from the Indian Ocean, and one can almost imagine a glossy starlet or 2 sipping martinis on a red velvet barstool in the Salon Prive, or taking a dip in the lap pool.
Well-equipped with distant views of the ocean, the gym will energize you and ensure a sustained exercise routine while away from home.
There’s even a small cinema, modelled on the one in Prince Charles’ Clarence House residence, where guests can enjoy a film screening in absolute comfort and privacy.
Mantis No 5 Boutique Art Hotel offers 10 exquisite suites, with clean lines, bold prints and a selection of contemporary South African art. Secluded balconies look out over manicured gardens, while in-room facilities include a flat-screen TV and DVD player, mini-bar, and business unit with WiFi.
Room service dining is available, although it’s worth a trip downstairs to the Jazz Room, for South African fusion dining, or to the lounge for tea and French champagne.
Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request.
All of the holidays we prepare are tailor-made, but this might give you an idea of how Mantis No 5 Boutique Art Hotel can be included in you own dream holiday.
Exploring South Africa's Cape
13 nights
5 Star Accommodation
The Dock House
Cape Town
No 5 Boutique Art Hotel
Port Elizabeth
De Zeekoe Guest Farm
The Klein Karoo
Gorah Elephant Camp
Addo Elephant National Park
Grootbos
Hermanus
Destination: South Africa.
13 night itinerary including Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Klein Karoo, Addo Elephant National Park and Hermanus.
*Prices are per person and are based on today's exchange rates. Exchange rates are subject to change and are updated daily.
Prices exclude international flights - ask us if you would like to include these.
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Directions For Drivers
Note that Port Elizabeth was recently renamed Gqeberha - both names can appear on roadsigns and maps and can be used interchangeably.
From Port Elizabeth Airport: From the airport at the exit turn right into Allistair Miller Drive, continue along this road until you reach a junction. Turn right into La Roche Drive. Continue down La Roche Drive until you reach a T-junction. The sea will be directly in front of you.
Turn right into Marine Drive and continue down Marine Drive, past Shark Rock Pier and The Beach Hotel. Turn right into 3rd avenue in Summerstrand continue for about 100m. Mantis No 5 Boutique Art Hotel is located at 5 Brighton Drive.
From the N2 (Garden Route): From the N2 take the M4 (Settlers Way) to Summertrand and continue past Shark Rock Pier and The Boardwalk Casino. Turn right into 3rd avenue in Summerstrand continue for about 100m. Mantis No 5 Boutique Art Hotel is located at 5 Brighton Drive.
From the N2 (Addo/Shamwari/Amakhala/Kareiga/Pumba/Lalibela): Head south on the N2 towards Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), and leave the N2 at Junction 751B for the M4 Settlers Way. Continue on the M4 towards Summerstrand, passing the harbour and merging onto Humewod Road. Continue on this road for a further 3.7 km as the name changes from Humewod Road to Beach Road, and then Marine drive.
Continue on Marine drive past the Past the Boardwalk Hotel on your right, and after approx 750m turn right onto 2nd Avenue, then left onto Brighton Road - Mantis No 5 Boutique Art Hotel is on the left hand side on the corner of Brighton Road and 3rd Avenue.
General Information For Guests
All rooms have either a private terrace or balcony, a seating area, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, TV, hair dryer, air conditioning, safe, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
There is parking available.
There is a swimming pool, gym and a Wellness Spa.
Main hotel facilities include a fine dining restaurant, a private dining cellar, whiskey and cigar lounge and a private cinema.
A laundry service is available (additional cost).
In-room dining can be arranged on request.
The ocean and promenade is less than 150m walk from the hotel and the .Boardwalk Casino is within walking distance.
Credit cards are accepted - Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and AMEX.
All rooms are non-smoking.
The hotel is 5 km from the main airport in Port Elizabeth (now called Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport).
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