Title: First Group Kowie River Chalets Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # First Group Kowie River Chalets Beach apartment with outdoor pool and family fun ## Photo gallery for First Group Kowie River Chalets ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers - First Group Kowie River Chalets (Port Alfred)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8320000/8310600/8310588/35949e43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - First Group Kowie River Chalets (Port Alfred)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8320000/8310600/8310588/59cfd85d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Balcony - First Group Kowie River Chalets (Port Alfred)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8320000/8310600/8310588/d01091d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - First Group Kowie River Chalets (Port Alfred)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8320000/8310600/8310588/b2b04443.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - First Group Kowie River Chalets (Port Alfred)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8320000/8310600/8310588/83ccc2d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At First Group Kowie River Chalets, you can look forward to a garden, a playground and a library. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire apartment 1 bedroomSleeps 61464 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Pool - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Housekeeping - Parking included £111 includes taxes & fees 16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026 ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### First Group Kowie River Chalets Beach apartment with outdoor pool and family fun Guests of this beach apartment building will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as Access to hot tub and a sauna. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find a TV with digital channels and a DVD player, and other amenities include free WiFi and a coffee/tea maker. This apartment offers 15 accommodations with DVD players and a safe. Accommodation at this 3-star apartment has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. An outdoor pool, a children's pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Beach - 1 ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Pool loungers - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - Children's club (surcharge) - Children's pool - Playground ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Library - TV with digital channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area ### Comfort - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (daily) - Iron/ironing board - Limited-hour front desk - Newspapers in lobby (surcharge) - Safe ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Children's club - Children's pool - Boat tours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Facilities fee: ZAR 100 per accommodation, per stay and includes use of: sauna The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### National rating Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation. ### Property is also known as Kowie Kowie River Kowie River Chalets Kowie River Chalets Apartment Kowie River Chalets Apartment Port Alfred Kowie River Chalets Port Alfred Kowie River Chalets Port Alfred, South Africa - Eastern Cape Kowie River Chalets Port Alfred South Africa - Eastern Cape First Group Kowie River Chalets Apartment Port Alfred First Group Kowie River Chalets Apartment First Group Kowie River Chalets Port Alfred First Group Kowie River s First Group Kowie River Chalets Apartment First Group Kowie River Chalets Port Alfred First Group Kowie River Chalets Apartment Port Alfred ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-33.60272%2C26.89631&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3_AtwX53wJkQkIByVHe2TDo-4cw=) Oriole Road, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, 6170 #### What's nearby - Kelly's Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Fish River Sun Golf Course \- 3 min drive \- 0.9 miles - Great Fish Point Lighthouse \- 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Shipwreck Hiking & Canoe Trails \- 5 min drive \- 1.6 miles #### Getting around - East London (ELS) - 116 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Steers - ‬4 min drive - ‪Saloon 72 - ‬4 min drive - ‪Guido's Upper Bar - ‬5 min walk - ‪Bistro - ‬3 min drive - ‪Graze by the river - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does First Group Kowie River Chalets have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at First Group Kowie River Chalets? ### Is First Group Kowie River Chalets pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at First Group Kowie River Chalets? ### What time is check-in at First Group Kowie River Chalets? ### What time is check-out at First Group Kowie River Chalets? ### Where is First Group Kowie River Chalets located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## First Group Kowie River Chalets Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie 17 Oct 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful views :) Thank you for a great weekend at the Kowie Chalets. It was nice to see that the chalets looks like it does on the website photos. We can recommend this place to any of our friends and family. ##### Debbie ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nolitha 2 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication #### Awesome place The chalet was clean and beautiful ##### Nolitha Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phopho 1 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication What an amazing trip I had looking forward for longer stay at this wonderful property,everything was amazing really. ##### Phopho Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma C. 6 Mar 2019 #### Amazing! The staff were awesome. The chalet was unbelievable. The beach close and pool fantastic. This was our first stop on a 3 week holiday of the Eastern Cape. If I'd known how perfect this place was, I'd have stayed the full 3 weeks. Incredible. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The chalet was nicely decorated, clean and in close proximity to the beach. The pool was the best for us... brilliant! Loved it all! We'll definitely go back! ##### Emma C. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Sept 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Stayed overnight after a long drive. Lovely spot, with a nice beach a short drive away. Friendly efficient reception. The chalet was nice and clean and spacious with a balcony with views all round. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Jason 14 Mar 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Arrived a little late but still got in. We liked the Kowie River Chalets. The only thing I thought was a bit strange was that we called the phone number a thing 7pm a few times and no-one answered. We weren't sure if we were going to be able to check in or not. Thank God they taped an envelope with our keys to the door. The place was spacious but lacked a few amenities like a drip coffee maker. ##### Jason ### 8/10 Good #### Vikash 9 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### Vikash Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lacey 25 Aug 2023 ##### Lacey Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phopho 26 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### Phopho Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carsten 25 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### Carsten Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Matej 30 Aug 2022 ##### Matej Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### João 8 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort ##### João Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Mabula Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bela-Bela-Hotels-Mabula-Game-Lodge.h1559026.Hotel-Information) > > [Tsala Treetop Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Plettenberg-Bay-Hotels-Tsala-Treetop-Lodge.h1030430.Hotel-Information) > > [Lush Private Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Lush-Private-Lodge.h24940930.Hotel-Information) > > [Kwa Maritane Self-Catering Chalets](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Kwa-Maritane-Self-Catering-Chalets.h22471915.Hotel-Information) > > [Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Breede-River-Hotels-Inverdoorn-Private-Game-Reserve.h3131643.Hotel-Information) > > [Gondwana Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mossel-Bay-Hotels-Gondwana-Game-Reserve.h4145102.Hotel-Information) > > [Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sidbury-Hotels-Woodbury-Tented-Camp-Amakhala-Game-Reserve.h9642577.Hotel-Information) > > [Ivory Tree Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Ivory-Tree-Game-Lodge.h5994597.Hotel-Information) > > [Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenton-On-Sea-Hotels-Kariega-Game-Reserve-Main-Lodge.h4576469.Hotel-Information) > > [Margate Beach Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margate-Hotels-Margate-Beach-Club.h9458217.Hotel-Information) > > [Pumba Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-Pumba-Private-Game-Reserve.h2319463.Hotel-Information) > > [Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaalwater-Hotels-Mhondoro-Safari-Lodge-Villa.h11522151.Hotel-Information) > > [Vuyani River Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Vuyani-Tented-Camp-All-Inclusive.h57157744.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [Hartford House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mooirivier-Hotels-Hartford-House.h27344764.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information) > > [Sanbona Wildlife Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barrydale-Hotels-Sanbona-Wildlife-Reserve.h1155735.Hotel-Information) > > [Garden Route Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albertinia-Hotels-Garden-Route-Game-Lodge.h2917158.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cascades Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cascades-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9515.Hotel-Information) > > [Tshukudu Bush Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Tshukudu-Bush-Lodge.h1201423.Hotel-Information) > > [Bukela Game Lodge Amakhala Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paterson-Hotels-Bukela-Game-Lodge-Amakhala-Game-Reserve.h3071658.Hotel-Information) > > [Vuyani Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Vuyani-Safari-Lodge-All-Inclusive.h36961786.Hotel-Information) > > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Kwa-Maritane-Bush-Lodge.h526966.Hotel-Information) > > [Sebatana Private Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaalwater-Hotels-Sebatana-Private-Reserve.h32459379.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kingdom Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moses-Kotane-Hotels-The-Kingdom-Resort.h6792618.Hotel-Information) > > [Glen Afric Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broederstroom-Hotels-Glen-Afric-Country-Lodge.h27136993.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun City Hotel and Casino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-Soho-Hotel-Casino-At-Sun-City-Resort.h527184.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oyster Box](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Umhlanga-Hotels-The-Oyster-Box.h2939964.Hotel-Information)