Title: Bathurst Travel Guide: Best of Bathurst, Eastern Cape Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bathurst](https://expedia.co.uk/Bathurst-Hotels.d3000000526.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Bathurst](https://expedia.co.uk/Bathurst-Holiday-Rentals.d3000000526.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Bathurst Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bathurst.d3000000526.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bathurst Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bathurst.d3000000526.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bathurst Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Bathurst Things to do - Top hotels in Bathurst - Top Holiday Rentals in Bathurst ![Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4580000/4576500/4576469/c4865c02_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge Kenton-On-Sea, Kenton on Sea, Eastern Cape £638 20 Sept - 21 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa lodge in Kenton on Sea. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a fitness centre. Life experience "One of the most incredible experiences of my life. Exceptional tour guide that found us all the animals close up." Reviewed on 22 Jan 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F09%2F2025&endDate=21%2F09%2F2025&selected=4576469&PinnedHotelID=4576469&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000526) ![Royal St. Andrews Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11600000/11590300/11590280/b55f78ff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Royal St. Andrews Hotel, Conference Centre & Spa 19 St. Andrews Road, West Bank, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape £59 19 Sept - 20 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Port Alfred. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club and Sports ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews) "Beautiful bedrooms, friendly and helpful staff, fantastic hot and cold buffet for breakfast, great chef in the Highlander Pub too, and conveniently located. I enjoyed waking to the Bygones Bookstore and Handmade Coffee (Ciabatta loaves were delicious). Also walke down to Kelly's Beach and then along ..." Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F09%2F2025&endDate=20%2F09%2F2025&selected=11590280&PinnedHotelID=11590280&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000526) ![Kariega Game Reserve Settlers Drift](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15820000/15813800/15813716/04683292_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kariega Game Reserve Settlers Drift R72, Alexandria, Kenton on Sea, Eastern Cape £1,324 22 Sept - 23 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa lodge in Kenton on Sea. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. 10/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews) What a gem "We fell in love with Settlers Drift the minute we walked through the door. Our room was amazing, the service was excellent and the staff were so friendly and would do anything they could to assist. And that’s before the amazing wildlife we saw over 6 game drives. I am already plotting how I can make ..." Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F09%2F2025&endDate=23%2F09%2F2025&selected=15813716&PinnedHotelID=15813716&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000000526) [See all 65 properties in Bathurst](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=18%2F09%2F2025&endDate=19%2F09%2F2025®ionId=3000000526) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![First Group Kowie River Chalets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8320000/8310600/8310588/35949e43_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### First Group Kowie River Chalets Oriole Road, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape Stay at this 3-star beach apartment in Port Alfred. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions East Beach and The Royal Port Alfred Golf ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (12 reviews) Awesome place "The chalet was clean and beautiful" Reviewed on 2 Feb 2022 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Alfred-Hotels-First-Group-Kowie-River-Chalets.h8310588.Hotel-Information) ![Comfort on the waters edge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71660000/71654700/71654611/2c4dd9a3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort on the waters edge Port Alfred, EC Stay at this holiday home in Port Alfred. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions East Beach and Fish River Sun Golf Course ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Alfred-Hotels-Comfort-On-The-Waters-Edge.h71654611.Hotel-Information) ![Beach View Paradises](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71680000/71679200/71679193/2f296fe7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beach View Paradises Port Alfred, EC Stay at this holiday home in Port Alfred. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Kelly's Beach and The Royal Port Alfred ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Alfred-Hotels-Beach-View-Paradises.h71679193.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Bathurst](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000000526&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Wander the waterfront or discover the area's coral reefs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Big-Pineapple-Bathurst.d553248621532481373.Attraction) #### The Toposcope You can find out about the history of Bathurst with a trip to The Toposcope. Wander the waterfront or discover the area's coral reefs. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Toposcope-Bathurst.d553248621532481375.Attraction) #### St John's Anglican Church After visiting St John's Anglican Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bathurst. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its festivals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Johns-Anglican-Church-Bathurst.d553248621532481374.Attraction) ## Cities near Bathurst ![Port Alfred showing a coastal town, a marina and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/70000/70489-Port-Alfred.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Port Alfred [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Alfred.dx180551) ![Makhanda](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/eec9811af5a356ab5b50a864419df43e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Makhanda [](https://expedia.co.uk/Makhanda.dx6023940) ![Photo by Tiina Söderholm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a2aa57352e729d64f901013c2b16156e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kenton on Sea [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kenton-On-Sea.dx6125917) ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Cities near Bathurst - Places of interest [Port Alfred](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Alfred.dx180551)[Makhanda](https://expedia.co.uk/Makhanda.dx6023940)[Kenton on Sea](https://expedia.co.uk/Kenton-On-Sea.dx6125917)[Sidbury](https://expedia.co.uk/Sidbury.dx6142686)[Driekoppen](https://expedia.co.uk/Driekoppen.dx3000000467)[Bushman's River Mouth](https://expedia.co.uk/Bushmans-River-Mouth.dx3000418836)[Cannon Rocks](https://expedia.co.uk/Cannon-Rocks.dx3000464742) - [The Toposcope](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Toposcope-Bathurst.d553248621532481375.Attraction) - [Kenton on Sea Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Kenton-On-Sea-Beach-Kenton-on-Sea.d6090817.Attraction) - [Fish River Sun Golf Course](https://expedia.co.uk/Fish-River-Sun-Golf-Course-Port-Alfred.d553248621532481372.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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