Raddison Blu in Port Elizabeth, to do's?

[Hogpatrol]

Guys, airline, personal and outfitter schedules necessitates an overnight at the Raddison Blu in Port Elizabeth, RSA. This is in the middle of June '22. Is there anything to do in that area without worrying about getting hit over the head or being involved in some other kerfuffle? TIA, Hog

 

[BRICKBURN]

NMMU Nature Reserve might have something interesting to check out.

 

[Philip Glass]

I look forward to your trip report. I’ve been to PE many times. Like anywhere just don’t be out late at night. There are some good restaurants there.
Philip

 

[Ngonyama]

Barney’s tavern at the beachfront

 

[Ngonyama]

If you want a quiet dinner ,Coachman restaurant

 

[Ngonyama]

Candy’s revenue bar ,,,,it’s not the Tax man

 

[JimP]

When we overnighted in PE at the City Lodge we hit the casino, but there wasn't much going on in the middle of May, no idea about June.

We then had a great burger across the street overlooking the beach but no idea of the name of the bar and grill. All was within walking distance of City Lodge.

 

[Tally-Ho HUNTING SAFARIS]

blue waters bay restaurant, on the beach front
great food etc

 

[Ragman]

My wife and I stayed at the Raddison Blu for two nights in 2018. The day we arrived we checked in and got cleaned up, then crossed the road to a great restaurant for supper. I forget the name now but I believe it’s in my hunt report. Then it was early bedtime after two days and nights in airplanes/airports. The next day was a relax day before Marius from KMG picked us up the following morning. We started with a great breakfast at the hotel. Then we walked across the road to the beach and just wandered around taking our time until we eventually reached the pier. Some locals had tables set up selling souvenirs so of course Tina had to check them all out. We had lunch and a bucket of beers at Barney’s before slowly making our way back to the Blu. Then it was back to the same restaurant as the night before. I had calamari at all three meals. It was the best I’ve ever had. We really enjoyed our beach day in PE before being picked up for the hunt. Would do it again.