Thornhill Hotel

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Thornhill Hotel

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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Thornhill Hotel

Listed as Restaurant & Bar, Thornhill Hotel is located at Main Road, Thornhill, Thornhill.


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Located on the main road in Thornhill, just 45 kilometers from Gqeberha, the Thornhill Hotel is one of the Eastern Cape’s most iconic establishments. Established in 1864 as a modest canteen, it has grown over 150 years into a beloved institution, yet has carefully preserved its original charm, including its vintage bar and classic brick structure. Today, under the ownership of Jonathan Fowke, the hotel is more than just a landmark; it’s a vibrant community hub where travelers, bikers, and locals are all welcomed like family by the attentive staff.

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3 Reviews on “Thornhill Hotel”

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  • Riaan Avatar Riaan

    Best Hotel the best owners and staff …best prices and damn good food👌🥂….Friendliness comes from all the ppl working there…well done Jonathan..you and your staff deserve a 5 Star rating…..until next time bud👏👏🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻

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  • Francois Avatar Francois

    Baie skoon en netjies..diens is fantasies…personnel Baie vriendelik en behulp saam..vessel is ongelooflik..Baie dankie thornhill hotel..ek sal mense an bevel.. pragtig..hou die goeie verwikkelinge uit steekend..dankie

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  • Francois Avatar Francois

    Hiermee will ek net Baie dankie se an thorn hill hotel se personnel vir die an genaame voorbereudung met die vessel.. dot was ongelooflik lekker en personnel was Baie hulpsaam en vriendelik..Baie dankie an julle….van more f fourie. Alexandria oos kaap

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    1. Ronnie Avatar Ronnie

      Fantastic service always a food so good at competitive prices. Really a must to go eat there.

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