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First Group Kowie River Chalets

3.0 star property
Beach apartment with outdoor pool and family fun

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Beach
Exterior
Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Private kitchen
Chalet, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Balcony
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

3 bedroomsSleeps 61464 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

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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

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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

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

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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

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
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First Group Kowie River Chalets Apartment
First Group Kowie River Chalets Port Alfred
First Group Kowie River Chalets Apartment Port Alfred

About the area

Map
Oriole Road, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, 6170

What's nearby

  • The Royal Port Alfred Golf Club - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • East Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 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

  • ‪Tash's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Penny Farthing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Johannesburg, West Bank - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬2 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 Aug 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at First Group Kowie River Chalets on Sept 4, 2025 start from CA $143.14, excluding 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?

Check-out 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 Fish River Sun Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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First Group Kowie River Chalets Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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.

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phopho

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

10/10 Excellent

Carsten

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

4/10 Poor

Matej

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nolitha

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Awesome place

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

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

10/10 Excellent

João

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

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

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

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.