Greenacres, Port Elizabeth
The leafy suburb of Greenacres, perfectly situated - if you consider its proximity to beaches, the main freeway system, the Kempston Road area and the airport - for those on business or holiday, is virtually synonymous with Greenacres shopping centre - described by some as the place to ‘shop ‘till you drop' in Port Elizabeth.
Greenacres forms part of a kilometre-long complex with a plethora of shops, particularly on the Greenacres side (when combined with the adjacent Bridge Shopping Centre it is said to be the second longest under one roof in the country) where there are a score of smaller novelty and speciality shops, clothing boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants and jewellery shops. Add to this the Greenacres Entertainment Centre in Ring Road, which includes tenpin bowling and a ‘kids galore' section, and you've got fun for the whole family - provided you can ignore the call of the beaches.
The beaches of Port Elizabeth, just minutes from Greenacres, are renowned as all-year round beaches that offer safe swimming and surfing in the gentle curve that makes up Algoa Bay. With two winner blue-flag beaches - King's and Humewood beach - you're not short of beautiful places to laze in the sun, although you're likely to have to brave crowds if here on weekends or over summer holidays. Cape St Francis and Seaview Game Park, admittedly a little further afield, haven't yet been claimed by the hordes and are worth seeking out for that reason.
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Greenacres is very convenient because it's on Cape Road, which goes through the main part of PE. The homes are huge, and so old-fashioned, we loved the charm. It's also got the Greenacres Mall within walking distance of the neighbourhood, which was just right for me, being a shopaholic!! We found quite a few restaurants in the area, as well as KFCs, McDonalds, etc.
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Hotels & other accommodation options
39 on Nile Guesthouse
39 On Nile Guest House offers affordable accommodation in Port Elizabeth. All rooms have DStv Compact that includes sports channels, movie channe...
Port Elizabeth Guest House
Port Elizabeth Guesthouse is situated close to Greenacres, Newton Park and the Nelson Mandela Soccer Stadium. Accommodation here is warm friendly...
Hunter's Lodge
Situated in Greenacres, only 500m from Newton Park, Hunter's Lodge provides accommodation in a safe, secure environment. Warm hospitality, six la...
Greenacres Lodge
If you are looking for a comfortable, clean guesthouse with lots of charm, Greenacres Lodge is the place to stay. We are within walking distance ...
Sunnyside Guesthouse
Sunnyside Guest Suites is ideally located in Parsons Hill, in the Greenacres area, which is in the centre of Port Elizabeth, and just a few minut...
Things to do in the area
Get Active at Virgin Active
Spend the day exercising at the Virgin Active Gym in Greenacres, Port Elizabeth. At the gym you can take full advantage of Aerobics workouts, Car...
Port Elizabeth Library
The gorgeous building of the Port Elizabeth Main Library is found in the north-west corner of Market Square in Port Elizabeth. The building was o...
Cubata Portuguese Grill House
Cubata may be small and tucked away in the suburb of Sydenham in Port Elizabeth, but just about every foodie in the city has sampled their famous...
Port Elizabeth Market Square
The Market Square in the heart of the Port Elizabeth town centre is a historical icon that reveals much about this old coastal town. It is home t...
Algoa Grand Prix Indoor Go-Karting
We've all wondered... what would it feel like to be a race driver?That's why we tune our cars...But what about the excitement of standing on the ...
Greenacres Shopping Centre
As Port Elizabeth's largest shopping centre, Greenacres welcomes more than a million visitors every month; from PE and further abroad. This mall,...
Kidz Play Park @ Windsor
The challenge of finding something for parents and their little ones to enjoy together is brilliantly handled at the Kidz Play Park @ Windsor. Th...
Back to Earth Night Market
Enjoy a mid-week pseudo Friday when you visit the Back to Earth Night Market; just minutes away from many of the guest houses and hotels in Port ...
Noteworthy attractions
Donkin Heritage Trail
The Donkin Heritage Trail is named after the Acting Governor of the Cape Colony at the time, Sir Rufane Donkin. South Africans are well acquainte...
Fort Frederick
Like many national monuments, Fort Frederick first appears as little more than a few brick walls, albeit old walls that seem to hold little signi...
St Georges Park Cricket Ground
The oldest park in Port Elizabeth and the site of the second oldest cricket club in the country, St George's Park lies in the heart of Port Eliza...
Humewood Golf Club
One of South Africa's top-rated golf clubs, Humewood is a true Links course which has hosted numerous PGA events, including the South African Ope...
Bayworld Museum Complex
The Main Museum of Bayworld blends cultural and natural history. Embark on an exciting journey through time and through the fascinating world aro...
Eastern Cape Beaches
The Eastern Cape in South Africa boasts some of the world's best beaches and 800 km of unspoilt picturesque coastlines where blue oceans tumble o...
Port Elizabeth Golf Club
Port Elizabeth Golf Club, which is commonly known as "The Hill", was founded in 1890 and is one of South Africa's oldest golf clubs. Today the pl...
Walmer Country Club - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Walmer Country Club with its warm and friendly atmosphere, is 54 years old. It has grown from strength to strength and has over 550 members. Walm...
Cape Recife Nature Reserve
Cape Recife Nature Reserve is one of the best bird-watching locations in Port Elizabeth. The Cape Recife Nature Reserve offers beautiful beach, n...
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