A short drive from our Mthatha hotel you’ll discover some of the Eastern Cape’s most stunning natural wonders, a rich cultural heritage, and a unique connection with Nelson Mandela and Xhosa history.
The hotel is located just 17kms from the airport and offers easy access to the Mthatha city centre. Local Mthatha attractions include the Nelson Mandela Museum, Mthatha Country Club with its 18-hole golf course, Mthatha Dam and Hluleka Nature Reserve. Take a day trip to some of the Wild Coast’s most beautiful beaches like Coffee Bay, Port St John’s, and Hole In The Wall. Nearby the village of Qunu is both the birthplace and resting place of Nelson Mandela and offers a unique heritage experience.
Find out more about our recommendations on the top attractions in Mthatha and throughout the Eastern Cape.
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Cnr Western Avenue and Two Rivers Drive, East London, 5201
Mthatha Airport is an airport serving Mthatha, a town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The airport was previously named K. D. Matanzima Airport after Kaiser Matanzima, a president of the former Transkei.
Port Elizabeth International Airport, also known as Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, is an airport serving Port Elizabeth, a city in the Eastern Cape province in South Africa. It was formerly known as H. F. Verwoerd Airport.
Mvezo
Mvezo is a small village on the banks of the Mbashe River, not far from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The village is mainly known as being the birthplace of Nelson Mandela, whose family serves as its chiefly dynasty