Experience the beauty and peace of the Algoa Bay coastline at the 3-Star Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre along Marine Drive, just 15km outside Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth).
Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre is a great family, romantic and group holiday destination for those looking for weekend escapes within reach of the city.
Set on the beachfront on a beautiful, malaria-free part of the Indian Ocean shoreline, the resort offers three-star graded self-catering accommodation units, a large caravan park, private camping sites, as well as conference, function and wedding venues.
Your hosts have certainly made everything available to meet your need for total relaxation, privacy and leisure. Many of their previous guests agree.
Accommodation at The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre
For your resort accommodation, you have a choice of comfortable rondavels, cottages and chalets. Perched on the slopes leading down to the Indian Ocean, almost all of the rondavels offer breathtaking sea views and come with thatched roofs, the necessary bedding, towels, utensils and appliances, such as TV’s. They can accommodate between two and up to eight people.
There are two-bedroom and three-bedroom chalets and cottages available. These can accommodate up to six people and are ideal for those travelling as a family or group. Amenities in these units include braai facilities, bedding, towels, utensils and appliances, such as TV’s.
Those wanting to experience the great outdoors can join other outdoor enthusiasts at their 3-Star Camping & Caravan Park. It features standard and private sites and Caravans, tents and motor homes are all welcome. For your comfort, the caravan park is well-provided for with meticulously clean bathroom facilities, electricity points as well as a braai area. Needless to say, the camping area offers magnificent views of the Bay and the Indian Ocean.
Facilities at The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre
Besides small, private beaches with tidal pools that are perfect for swimming and lazing in the sun, guest facilities at the resort include a Convenience Tuck Shop with all the supplies that you might need during your stay. There is also a Liquor Store, Coffee Shop & Bar, a laundry facility with coin-operated machines, ATM at the reception, a Games Room, a Super Tube, an 18-hole Putt-putt course and Tennis Court.
The resort’s location is the perfect backdrop to make any gathering a very special and memorable event. They have among the best venues for weddings, private functions and conferences in the Bay area.
You will also be happy to hear that there is strict access control, and patrolling security guards, ensures complete safety and security for you and your possessions.
Activities at Willows
Among popular activities to do at The Willows is fishing, swimming, photography, painting, the beach among many other leisure activities. The Nelson Mandela Bay area is also brimming with many things to do for romantics, families and groups.
Above all, The Willows is an amazing whale watching destination. Humpback whales can be spotted between the months of June and January when they make their annual move from Antarctica back to their breeding grounds off Mozambique, Tanzania and Madagascar and again between November and January when they make their way back.
Reviews from previous The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre guests
“This is by far the best resort in the Eastern Cape. Highly recommended for campers. Ablution facilities clean and well maintained. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Very affordable monthly rates for pensioners. Awesome resort!” wrote Andre R on their TripAdvisor page.
Simonie added; “We as a family go every year and we love it there! Child Friendly, clean, friendly staff, very secure, small shop if you need something small as well as a coffee shop. We do the camping and they have great facilities: Laundry machines and dryers, if you prefer not to do your washing they have a washing service.”
“The Willows Resort was an experience to remember. Although it is out of the city. it is close enough if you require something or want to go out for the evening. The accommodation is comfortable and clean and is well equipped for self-catering needs. Waking up with the sound of the ocean is splendid. The tidal pool is nice for children and adults. Its caravan park is neat and well equipped,” said deonliebenberg.
The Willows Holiday Resort & Conference Centre is located at Marine Dr, Schoenmakerskop, Gqeberha. Here is their location on Google Maps. For bookings, call +27 (0) 861 177 177 / +27 (0) 41 396 2000; email willows@madibabay.co.za or visit them online at www.thewillowspe.co.za. Follow them on Facebook HERE.
