Title: First Group Kowie River Chalets - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=8310588&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, sun loungers - First Group Kowie River Chalets (Port Alfred)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8320000/8310600/8310588/73cd835e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - First Group Kowie River Chalets (Port Alfred)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8320000/8310600/8310588/9f6d5563.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) ![Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Living room - First Group Kowie River Chalets (Port Alfred)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8320000/8310600/8310588/8929746b.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 - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## 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 onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a sauna. The apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, 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 safes. Accommodations at this 3-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily. 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 ### 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 transportation - 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 - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - 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 - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Snorkeling 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 ## Similar properties ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3590000/3585000/3584941/2de11be4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Lookout Guest House Port Alfred - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available 9.6 Exceptional 23 reviews CA $102 CA $102 total includes taxes & fees Jan 16 - 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know 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 ### 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 organization. ### 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 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, snorkeling, and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. [Visit our Port Alfred travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Alfred.dx180551) [View more Apartments in Port Alfred](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Alfred-Apartments.d180551-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 \- 0.3 km - The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Fish River Sun Golf Course \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 km - Great Fish Point Lighthouse \- 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - Shipwreck Hiking & Canoe Trails \- 5 min drive \- 2.5 km ### Getting around - East London (ELS) - 116 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Steers - ‬4 min drive - ‪Saloon 72 - ‬4 min drive - ‪Taste Coffee Shop - ‬3 min drive - ‪Refuel Cafeteria - ‬11 min drive - ‪Waffle Zone - ‬5 min walk ## 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? ### 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 ## 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie Oct 17, 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 Feb 2, 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 Dec 1, 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. Mar 6, 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 Sep 14, 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 Mar 14, 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 Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### Vikash Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lacey Aug 25, 2023 ##### Lacey Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phopho Nov 26, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### Phopho Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carsten Nov 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication ##### Carsten Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Matej Aug 30, 2022 ##### Matej Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### João Sep 8, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort ##### João Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels in New Orleans](https://www.expedia.ca/New-Orleans-Hotels.d178292.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Niagara Falls](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels.d6023515.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.ca/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid-Hotels-Thorn-Feather.h61102048.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Happy-Valley-Goose-Bay-Hotels-Royal-Inn-Suites.h19556342.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Los Angeles](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles-Intl-Airport-Hotels.0-aLAX-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Courtyard by Marriott St. John's Newfoundland](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Johns-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-St-Johns-Newfoundland.h1345113.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Aruba](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Aruba-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d9-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Mafigeni Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravelotte-Hotels-Mafigeni-Safari-Lodge.h3954755.Hotel-Information) > > [HI Whistler - Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Whistler-Hotels-HI-Whistler.h48288516.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in St. Catharines](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Catharines-Hotels.d10560.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Best Western Inn At Penticton](https://www.expedia.ca/Penticton-Hotels-Best-Western-Inn-At-Penticton.h14766.Hotel-Information) > > [River Rock Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-River-Rock-Casino-Resort.h4810562.Hotel-Information) > > [Green Acres Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Kingston-Hotels-Green-Acres-Inn.h8235889.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Melbourne (MEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/lax/mel/los-angeles-to-melbourne) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/yyz/vancouver-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Zaventem (BRU)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/bru/calgary-to-brussels) > > [Flights from Charlottetown (YYG) to Mississauga (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyg/yyz/charlottetown-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Richmond (YVR) to Phoenix (PHX)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/phx/vancouver-to-phoenix) > > [Delta](https://www.expedia.ca/Delta-Flights.cDL.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Nadi (NAN) to Richmond (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/nan/yvr/nadi-to-vancouver) ### Cars ### Activities ### Packages > [Las Vegas Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas.d178276.Destination-Travel-Guides)