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First Group Kowie River Chalets

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers - First Group Kowie River Chalets (Port Alfred)
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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 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 61464 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
The current price is £99
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

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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

Guests of this beach apartment building will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a 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 a 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 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; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 15 units
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
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

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Kowie River
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Kowie River Chalets Apartment
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First Group Kowie River Chalets Port Alfred
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About the area

Port Alfred is home to this apartment. Great Fish Point Lighthouse and The Big Pineapple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kariega Heights and John Muirhead Nature Reserve. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Port Alfred travel guide
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Map
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
  • Great Fish Point Lighthouse
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Sports Green
    3 min drive - 1.2 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
  • Refuel Cafeteria
    11 min drive
  • Waffle Zone
    5 min walk
  • Bistro
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does First Group Kowie River Chalets have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at First Group Kowie River Chalets?

As of 17 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Group Kowie River Chalets on 22 Mar 2026 start from £99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is First Group Kowie River Chalets pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at First Group Kowie River Chalets?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at First Group Kowie River Chalets?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at First Group Kowie River Chalets?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is First Group Kowie River Chalets located?

This family-friendly Port Alfred apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kelly's Beach and The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club. Kwena Golf and Great Fish Point Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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First Group Kowie River Chalets Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nolitha

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Awesome place

The chalet was clean and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phopho

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
What an amazing trip I had looking forward for longer stay at this wonderful property,everything was amazing really.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma C.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Vikash

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phopho

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Matej

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

João

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020