Linkside, Port Elizabeth
Linkside is a verdant, pretty neighbourhood in the heart of Port Elizabeth. It is characterised by the wide streets that are flanked by tall, leafy trees and broad grassy pavements. The homes here tend towards the luxurious, and are beautiful to explore when taking a leisurely stroll around the block.
Although this is a quiet, residential suburb, it is close to the business epicentres of Cape Road and Greenacres. In fact, it takes less than three minutes to reach Cape Road while driving, and would take around 15 minutes to walk there. The many guest houses and Bed & Breakfast establishments in and around Linkside, coupled with this close proximity to the business district, make it the ideal place for corporate travellers and holiday-makers alike.
Greenacres Shopping Centre (which includes The Bridge) is Port Elizabeth's largest and busiest mall. It is bursting with restaurants, coffee shops, supermarket chains, boutique stores, international labels, bargain busters, jewellers, and everything in-between. There are Ster Kinekor cinemas situated here, which include 3-D facilities for certain films. This means that young and old can spend days on end shopping, dining and being entertained; only a few minutes from their Linkside accommodation.
The beautiful beaches for which the Friendly City is known are a mere 10-minute drive from Linkside. These include Kings Beach, Hobie Beach and the esteemed Humewood Beach. The warm waters, long sandy stretches and safe swimming conditions of the Bay are irresistible in the balmy summer months.
In cooler weather, walk or job along the promenade and enjoy the fantastic views. This beachfront is home to many restaurants, hotels, cocktail bars and The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex. This complex is a hive of excitement. Musical shows are often hosted here, and the nightly laser light display comes highly recommended. It is also home to an African market, where curios and keepsakes are on offer.
The Port Elizabeth Airport is approximately 15 minutes' drive from Linkside, making it even more convenient for those who need to be collected from or dropped off at the airport.
The Port Elizabeth Golf Course is one of the oldest in the country, and is conveniently situated in Linkside. It is beautiful, and very popular amongst locals that want to enjoy the scenic splendour of PE without having to go very far at all. This is an 18-hole course.
Linkside combines convenience with an undeniable sense of being in a pretty retreat away from the ‘real world'.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Brookes Hill Suites 159
This cozy apartment comfortably accommodates two guests with its open-plan design. The space is furnished with a queen-size bed and features an e...
Kings Guest Lodge
Situated in a lovely part of Port Elizabeth, Kings Guest Lodge is situated close to the beach in Bluewater Bay. From here you are close to many g...
Family Cottage on Marine Drive
Family Cottage on Marine Drive is a chic apartment featuring two en-suite bedrooms. Each bedroom is elegantly furnished with a double bed, and th...
Coega Harbour View B&B
Located in the upmarket suburb of Bluewater Bay, Coega Harbour View is a three star graded guest house with bed and breakfast accommodation and i...
Valley Guest House
Valley Guest House offers accommodation centrally situated on the Baakens River Valley, overlooking Settlers Park Nature reserve and within walki...
Margate Place Guest House
AA Superior Graded, Margate Place Guest House, "the most tourist friendly Guest House in Port Elizabeth", offers B&B or self catering accommodati...
The Great Escape
The Great Escape is a unique and tranquil getaway offering accommodation where you get to experience what it means to have only the sound of the ...
Bandle at the Boardwalk
Bandle at The Boardwalk is a self catering holiday apartment in Summerstrand sleeping four guests. The main bedroom is furnished with a King-size...
Nautilus Guesthouse
Nautilus Guesthouse offers comfortable accommodation in Bluewater Bay, in walking distance to the beach. All rooms are offered on a bed & breakfa...
Things to do in the area
King's Beach
Port Elizabeth boasts a number of fabulous swimming beaches. Kings Beach is the largest and one of the most beautiful, as it is characterised by ...
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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