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Valentine’s Day buffet dinner at Kiplings
Take the stress out of planning a Valentine’s Day celebration by booking a sumptuous buffet dinner in Kiplings, at Boardwalk Hotel & Casino. Your welcome drink at 18h00 will be followed by Amuse Bouche and a delicious choice of three starters. For mains select from rich and crispy roasted pork belly, tender and juicy karoo lamb, or flavour-packed pan-roasted chicken supreme confit leg, all accompanied with perfectly paired sides. But the feast won’t be over until the desert menu arrives. Choose a decadent pistachio opera-chocolate with pistachio sweet bread, pistachio buttercream, candied pistachio and apricot gel. For traditionalists the baklava with a nut filling and vanilla ice cream will hit the sweet spot or, opt for a lemon meringue tart with frozen berries and meringue crumble to round off the perfect meal with your loved one. After dinner pick up the pace with a trip to the casino where you could encounter lady luck before ending the perfect night out. Seats cost R550 per person.
- Date: 14 February 2026
- Time: 18h00
- Venue: Kiplings, Boardwalk Hotel & Casino
- Cost: R550 per person
- Bookings: Sindi Reed, Boardwalk.bookings@suninternational.com or call 041 507 7825
Venue
The Boardwalk is Gqeberha’s premier entertainment, hospitality, and shopping complex, located right on the beachfront in Summerstrand. It underwent a major expansion and now consists of the Boardwalk Mall (a large shopping centre) and the adjacent Boardwalk Hotel and Casino complex.
Boardwalk Mall & Entertainment Directory
| Detail | Information |
| Name | Boardwalk Mall Shopping Centre |
| Category | Retail, Entertainment, Leisure, Casino & Hotel Complex |
| Address | Marine Drive, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, 6001 |
| General Phone | +27 41 583 1031 (General Mall Enquiries) |
| Website | https://boardwalkmallshopping.co.za/ |
| Primary Trading Hours | Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
| Sunday & Public Holidays: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | |
| Key Anchor Stores | Pick n Pay, Checkers, Woolworths Food, Dis-Chem, Clicks |
| Major Features | Boardwalk Hotel, Boardwalk Casino, Nu Metro Cinemas, Sun Park (events area), large restaurant selection, proximity to Hobie Beach. |
| Services | Over 90 stores, including fashion, tech, health/beauty, banks (ABSA, Nedbank, FNB, Capitec), ATMs, and specialized services. |
| Ambiance | Modern, family-centric, and aesthetically pleasing design with a strong connection to the beachfront. |
The Boardwalk complex, having completed a significant expansion into the new Boardwalk Mall, is the biggest retail and leisure destination in Gqeberha. It combines everyday essential shopping with extensive entertainment options, including the only licensed casino in the city, a luxury hotel, a cinema complex, and numerous sidewalk restaurants offering views and access to the beach. It serves as a major meeting point for both residents and tourists.