You stay at Isango Gate in Summerstrand, a quiet suburb of Gqeberha near the beach. The hotel has ten suites, eight with private balconies facing the sea. Each room has a king-size bed, climate control, and a stocked minibar.

The infinity pool overlooks the Ndlovu Sinazo Bar, where you can order cocktails or local wines. Penda Pendu Restaurant serves South African dishes with international influences, paired with a selection of local and rare wines. The dining area seats forty indoors, with space for one hundred and fifty on the deck.

The spa includes a steam room, jacuzzi, and gym. Treatments are available by appointment. The hotel also has a conference center for up to one hundred guests and a boardroom for eight.

Summerstrand’s beaches are a short walk away. The hotel is on Bournemouth Street, a quiet road lined with homes from the early 1900s.