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Best hotels & accommodations in East London
8.4
Excellent
248 reviews
Premier Hotel East London ICC
"The ICC EL was a good place to reside in East London. It took quite a while finding the correct entrance to the Hotel however once located the security was helpful in directing me to the guests parking lot and reception.
The parking lot was a little cramped up however it was good to see a basement parking lot. The hotel is quite massive and the walk from the Parking Lot to the reception is a bit distant but it's worth it because it's a beautiful hotel inside.
Reception staff were great and attentive and even advised on the best places to try out.
The rooms very spacious and although mine was situated quite far from the Reception I appreciated it as it meant less walking Traffic. The Room had a great Toursist Booklet which I found quite handy in my East London Experience.
Overall I'd give the Hotel an 8/10. Definitely would try it again"Show more
7.5
Very good
82 reviews
Premier Hotel Regent
"This was my first time participating at Ironman in East London. The staff at the Regent was extremely friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the stay and was pleasantly surprised by the facilities and convenient location to the event. I will definitely be back next year. "Show more
6.9
Good
70 reviews
Splendid Inn King David
"I didn't stay long - less than 12 hours. But the hotel was just what I wanted - a quiet, clean, safe "good value" place to stay overnight in East London."Show more
Cozynest Bed and Breakfast
"Apart from the confusion before checking in, the guest house is one of the best there is in East London in every way. They make you feel at home and relaxed. "Show more
9.7
Exceptional
16 reviews
Prana Lodge
"I chose to puck Prana for our honeymoon as it just , well I hoped was exactly what we need after a few weeks of organizing a wedding .
Wow ! “ A Piece of paradise is “ is putting lightly
A Majestic setting , Serene sunny beaches , along with theee most delicious dishes sever by such an Amazing team . Absolutely friendly , well spoken and versed on “ THEIR” Lodge
Upon thanking Gail and her team
for their personalized service , she responded “ “ Well your a guest in my house “
And that’s exactly how my wife and I felt at Lodge this past week
10 Stars - Superbly Amazing"Show more
9.5
Exceptional
13 reviews
Arum Guest House
"I travel at least once a week for work purposes and thus get to experience many guesthouses and hotels. I really enjoyed the stay at Arum. The rooms were spacious, comfortable and quite. Breakfast was amazing and actually served great coffee.
I also appreciated the effort put on by staff such as Camryn. She is friendly, witty and profesional.
Arum will be my go-to accommodation in East London from now on."Show more
8.7
Excellent
18 reviews
Crawfords Beach Lodge
"The place is situated in "the garden of Eden" - the view is indescribable beautiful and dramatic. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The food was totally divine - I had dinner and breakfast!!!!!! Stunning inside and outside setting at the restaurant with lots of atmosphere"Show more
9
Excellent
24 reviews
Grande Vista Guesthouse
"It was a very pleasant stay overall. Room has a fantastic view of the river. We had room 3 which was a bit small for 2 people travelling with big suitcases. Would recommend room 1 instead. Although no wifi access the breakfast was fantastic. The manager was very friendly and gave us tips on our travel route. The guesthouse itself is very nice and well maintained. We would have liked to have had more comfortable pillows and some darker curtain to have made our stay even better. Oh and maybe a seperate bathroom would have been nice too. But overall very nice and clean and we definately recommend this to anyone who doesnt want to stay in East London.."Show more
7.6
Very good
34 reviews
Sunnyridge Lodge
"It was alright. The staff told us we had to share the bathroom and kitchen with someone else. Through Agoda booking, I only expect to share the kitchen but not the bathroom. Eventually, no one else use the bathroom except us. The place has been renovated. I can smell the new paint. The key for the door is a problem. We cannot lock the room door from inside. The dog from neighbor baking through the night. Very noisy. Other than that, everything is fine. Staff is helpful. We just stay for a night. Value for money though."Show more
9.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
Bon a Vie Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering
"Everything about Bon a Vie was wonderful. The setting was beautiful. There is a lovely swimming pool. If you have the second floor flat you can look out and see the ocean. Overall a lovely pleasant experience. "Show more
9
Exceptional
6 reviews
Larkspur Place
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Larkspur Place. The unit was spotlessly clean. They were very accommodating and allowed my husband to check in early on our day of arrival.
I highly recommend this place to travelers - value for money you will not beat!"Show more
8.9
Excellent
6 reviews
Applebys Guesthouse
"This was a wonderful budget overnight stay. I believe that the guesthouse has overrated itself as a four star venue. The family room was a bit cramped and very hot. To be considered a three star venue, airconditioning must be provided in every room. The TV controls in the two rooms was very tricky to operate and should be improved to warrant three star status. The beds were too soft and sunk in the middle. The bedding, linen, toilets and kitchen were super clean and inviting. The hosts were very friendly and took time to provide to ensure we were familiar with our surroundings. We did not eat on the premises, however, the breakfast certainly smelt delicious. Very charming place, will definitely stay over again if there is airconditioning."Show more
Tidewaters at The River Accommodation
"It was a bad stay, the establishment needs work."
7.5
Very good
3 reviews
Tayside Guest House
"Spacious, well-appointed cottage with full en-suite bathroom. Well located. Friendly reception in spite of late arrival. Ideally one should make provision for one's own breakfast especially if you want to make an early start."Show more
8
Excellent
1 review
Aristocats Guest House
"Rooms were pleasant. Would stay there again, relaxing and enjoyable."
8.8
Excellent
13 reviews
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"I think I have finally found a decent place to stay in East London."
8.2
Excellent
5 reviews
Buccaneers Lodge & Backpackers
"Our first time and first day in Africa, and Buccs is where we land. What an amazing place.
Rooms, Beach, Breakfast, Staff, Bar, Food, View - everything was simply exhilarating. What a gem on the wild coast, and what a place to start our South African Holiday."Show more
9.4
Exceptional
5 reviews
Versailles B and B
"Sebastian is kind and heart and accepted us warmly into his home. He is an exceptional host. His home was tidy and clean and had the everyday amenities you would expect to find at a guest house."Show more
10
Exceptional
1 review
The Garden Guest House
"Location was good, Caron was very friendly and accomodating, Place is very clean tho i would have preferred a room with and internal shower overall great experience"Show more
9.1
Exceptional
3 reviews
The Hampton Guest House
"The room was perfect, sea facing, nice size with a good fridge and tea station, a nice little balcony to enjoy the view and a nicely finished bathroom with a double shower. The cold breakfast was nicely layed out and the hot menu was well planned with a build a breakfast option."Show more
9.3
Exceptional
4 reviews
Kelzane Self-Catering
"It has easy access to the main road and freeway. Its close to the shopping centre.
"
8.2
Excellent
14 reviews
Palmieros Bed and Breakfast
"Palmieros was one of the best places I stayed in Africa, and I was very glad that I had to extend my stay a few days."
7.7
Very good
3 reviews
Jemima's Hospitality, Bunker on Bailie
"It was a good stay, although East London accommodation is usually very pricy compared to other areas.
The good things about the establishment were that the staff were very friendly and efficient and I received an upgrade after I mentioned that the standard room was tiny.
The bad - standard rooms are tiny with very little space to move in the room. Rooms are noisy and sounds from other rooms and the restaurant can easily be heard. Wifi was not unlimited. Not much space to keep things on in the room, like your bags, etc etc.
All in all, one of the better establishments that I have stayed at in East London and will probably book again."Show more
Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
"arrived late afternoon on sunday. had dinner in restaurant, which was ok, but nothing exciting. room was quite large and comfortable. bar was frequented by several locals, who were a little loud, but not too bad. internet service was limited.
overall not a bad hotel."Show more
Areena Riverside Resort & Private Game Reserve
"This really shouldn't be rated as a 4 star establishment. Received a cold reception with the incorrect bed, bathroom left much to be desired, and the restaurant was not open for the majority of my stay. No free WIFI.
Positives were the wildlife and location."Show more
9.5
Exceptional
3 reviews
Breeze Inn Guesthouse
"My 22yrs Son & I stayed over for one night over a SA long weekend. Our Hosts were splendid and accommodating.
The bedrooms & on suite bathrooms lovely.
Facility is Easy to find
Several BBQ (braai) facilities options
Breakies was tasty.
I will most certainly look up this Breeze inn next time i am in this part of the "world"
most certainly will recommend to friends traveling in the Kidds beach/Kaysers Beach outskirts of East London"Show more
8.9
Excellent
7 reviews
Harewood Lodge
"It was a good stay. Positives were the fast reliable Wi-Fi, the accommodating food menus and the friendly staff members. Much better than the average accommodation in these parts of East London.
Minor negatives were that the cupboard lacked adequate hangers and the Wi-Fi password was not given to me on check-in. Had to request both of these. The gate was also closed and had to call through when I arrived at the establishment, could not see the buzzer."Show more
9.7
Exceptional
7 reviews
Milkwood on Main Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering
"For our first time in East London this could not have been a better place to stay at. The staff were friendly and the rooms were quite spacious and enjoyable.
We will definitely go back there as this is such a unique place to stay and just capture the quiet surroundings.
Thanks"Show more
Cheapest hotels in East London
9.8
Exceptional
2 reviews
Royal Guest House
"Best value around! HUGE room with a nice wide screen TV and shower/toilet. Nice lady and helpful and wifi was great! Comfy and clean bed. Secure large parking area. All around excellent value!!!"Show more
7.6
Very good
34 reviews
Sunnyridge Lodge
"It was alright. The staff told us we had to share the bathroom and kitchen with someone else. Through Agoda booking, I only expect to share the kitchen but not the bathroom. Eventually, no one else use the bathroom except us. The place has been renovated. I can smell the new paint. The key for the door is a problem. We cannot lock the room door from inside. The dog from neighbor baking through the night. Very noisy. Other than that, everything is fine. Staff is helpful. We just stay for a night. Value for money though."Show more
10
Exceptional
2 reviews
Santa Paloma Guest Farm
"Wonderful hosts. Lovely cuisine. So peaceful and serene a place to unwind and enjoy nature. Very well located close to the city of East London and amazing beaches. Value for money"Show more
9.4
Exceptional
5 reviews
Versailles B and B
"Sebastian is kind and heart and accepted us warmly into his home. He is an exceptional host. His home was tidy and clean and had the everyday amenities you would expect to find at a guest house."Show more
9.4
Exceptional
2 reviews
Rose and Ale
"Was given a free upgrade to an apartment with balcony. Fully furnished with lots of extras e.g. baby bath and bucket. Collect keys from Rose and Ale whilst the apartment (Ganube Sands) is a few hundred metres away. Spacious apartment and perfect for overnight stay or relaxing holiday. Take your own toiletries though as there is only soap. Safe and secure parking. A great value for money stay."Show more
9.3
Exceptional
4 reviews
Kelzane Self-Catering
"It has easy access to the main road and freeway. Its close to the shopping centre.
"
9.7
Exceptional
5 reviews
Smart Villa Guest House
"I enjoyed it. Came back for a second night on the same day after having checked out. Home away from home. "
7.5
Very good
3 reviews
Tayside Guest House
"Spacious, well-appointed cottage with full en-suite bathroom. Well located. Friendly reception in spite of late arrival. Ideally one should make provision for one's own breakfast especially if you want to make an early start."Show more
8.2
Excellent
14 reviews
Palmieros Bed and Breakfast
"Palmieros was one of the best places I stayed in Africa, and I was very glad that I had to extend my stay a few days."
8.8
Excellent
13 reviews
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"I think I have finally found a decent place to stay in East London."
9.5
Exceptional
3 reviews
Breeze Inn Guesthouse
"My 22yrs Son & I stayed over for one night over a SA long weekend. Our Hosts were splendid and accommodating.
The bedrooms & on suite bathrooms lovely.
Facility is Easy to find
Several BBQ (braai) facilities options
Breakies was tasty.
I will most certainly look up this Breeze inn next time i am in this part of the "world"
most certainly will recommend to friends traveling in the Kidds beach/Kaysers Beach outskirts of East London"Show more
9.8
Exceptional
2 reviews
Blue's Guest House
"They need to supply bathing gel and moisturizer to get full ratings"
9.7
Exceptional
7 reviews
Milkwood on Main Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering
"For our first time in East London this could not have been a better place to stay at. The staff were friendly and the rooms were quite spacious and enjoyable.
We will definitely go back there as this is such a unique place to stay and just capture the quiet surroundings.
Thanks"Show more
9.6
Exceptional
1 review
Glengarriff Lodge
"Great stay. Really amazing breakfast. Rooms nice, clean, fresh. Great walk on the beach. My wife and i really enjoyed it. If you want dinner, request it from Wendy and she will blow you away with an amazing meal."Show more
8.2
Excellent
5 reviews
Buccaneers Lodge & Backpackers
"Our first time and first day in Africa, and Buccs is where we land. What an amazing place.
Rooms, Beach, Breakfast, Staff, Bar, Food, View - everything was simply exhilarating. What a gem on the wild coast, and what a place to start our South African Holiday."Show more
8.9
Excellent
7 reviews
Harewood Lodge
"It was a good stay. Positives were the fast reliable Wi-Fi, the accommodating food menus and the friendly staff members. Much better than the average accommodation in these parts of East London.
Minor negatives were that the cupboard lacked adequate hangers and the Wi-Fi password was not given to me on check-in. Had to request both of these. The gate was also closed and had to call through when I arrived at the establishment, could not see the buzzer."Show more
9
Excellent
24 reviews
Grande Vista Guesthouse
"It was a very pleasant stay overall. Room has a fantastic view of the river. We had room 3 which was a bit small for 2 people travelling with big suitcases. Would recommend room 1 instead. Although no wifi access the breakfast was fantastic. The manager was very friendly and gave us tips on our travel route. The guesthouse itself is very nice and well maintained. We would have liked to have had more comfortable pillows and some darker curtain to have made our stay even better. Oh and maybe a seperate bathroom would have been nice too. But overall very nice and clean and we definately recommend this to anyone who doesnt want to stay in East London.."Show more
9
Exceptional
6 reviews
Larkspur Place
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Larkspur Place. The unit was spotlessly clean. They were very accommodating and allowed my husband to check in early on our day of arrival.
I highly recommend this place to travelers - value for money you will not beat!"Show more
8.9
Excellent
6 reviews
Applebys Guesthouse
"This was a wonderful budget overnight stay. I believe that the guesthouse has overrated itself as a four star venue. The family room was a bit cramped and very hot. To be considered a three star venue, airconditioning must be provided in every room. The TV controls in the two rooms was very tricky to operate and should be improved to warrant three star status. The beds were too soft and sunk in the middle. The bedding, linen, toilets and kitchen were super clean and inviting. The hosts were very friendly and took time to provide to ensure we were familiar with our surroundings. We did not eat on the premises, however, the breakfast certainly smelt delicious. Very charming place, will definitely stay over again if there is airconditioning."Show more
9.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
Bon a Vie Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering
"Everything about Bon a Vie was wonderful. The setting was beautiful. There is a lovely swimming pool. If you have the second floor flat you can look out and see the ocean. Overall a lovely pleasant experience. "Show more
8
Excellent
1 review
Aristocats Guest House
"Rooms were pleasant. Would stay there again, relaxing and enjoyable."
10
Exceptional
1 review
The Garden Guest House
"Location was good, Caron was very friendly and accomodating, Place is very clean tho i would have preferred a room with and internal shower overall great experience"Show more
8.7
Excellent
5 reviews
The Terrace
"Unfortunately my stay was severely marred by an extremely unpleasant, even aggressive, encounter with the host of the establishment. It was unexpected, uncalled for, out of line and definitely not what would be expected at any guest house irrespective of star rating. Let me explain: I have coeliac disease and must avoid grains, cereals, etc. I phoned ahead to find out if supper could be provided and stressed my dietary impediments (no flour or maize or gluten in the food, including in thickeners). At arrival all this was again confirmed. Both times I was assured there would be no problem. At the appointed time the host brought the following: soup (flour thickening); chicken; creamed spinach (flour thickening); pumpkin; baby marrow; baked pudding (made from flour); custard (flour thickening) and a slice of bread. When I pointed out to the host that virtually everything they had brought me contained flour, he informed me that they had bought it all at Woolworths, weren't chefs and were unable to understand my special requirements (a basic requirement even at a 1 star establishment). As well, inter alia,(and I quote) "We did you a favour by providing dinner. If you have such special needs why didn't you bring your own food. I’ll take you to the Spar so you can get something". My response was that I had specifically phoned beforehand, clearly articulated my “special” dietary needs, been assured twice this wouldn’t be a problem, would readily have made other arrangements if given prior warning and was unimpressed with being spoken to in such a belligerent manner. The whole situation was extremely unpleasant and I shall certainly avoid The Terrace in future. Sad really. Despite the fact that there are numerous criteria for 4-star grading not in place, it may have been a pleasant stay if the host had been on leave."Show more
10
Exceptional
1 review
A River Rest Bed and Breakfast
"Our stay was awesome and we so wished that we could stay longer. I was phoned the afternoon of our stay and we were greeted in a very friendly and professional manner. the room was perfect and we had a lock up garage for out vehicle. We've stayed in numerous 4 star establishments in the past year and this B & B was far better than any of the others. The room was well appointed, spacious, with a bathtub and shower and an exquisite view. the immaculate garden was an extra bonus. Be sure that we will definitely go there again when we go to East London!"Show more
9.5
Exceptional
13 reviews
Arum Guest House
"I travel at least once a week for work purposes and thus get to experience many guesthouses and hotels. I really enjoyed the stay at Arum. The rooms were spacious, comfortable and quite. Breakfast was amazing and actually served great coffee.
I also appreciated the effort put on by staff such as Camryn. She is friendly, witty and profesional.
Arum will be my go-to accommodation in East London from now on."Show more
Riversway Guest House
"Leaky toilet, low pressure shower head, no air conditioning"
7.7
Very good
3 reviews
Jemima's Hospitality, Bunker on Bailie
"It was a good stay, although East London accommodation is usually very pricy compared to other areas.
The good things about the establishment were that the staff were very friendly and efficient and I received an upgrade after I mentioned that the standard room was tiny.
The bad - standard rooms are tiny with very little space to move in the room. Rooms are noisy and sounds from other rooms and the restaurant can easily be heard. Wifi was not unlimited. Not much space to keep things on in the room, like your bags, etc etc.
All in all, one of the better establishments that I have stayed at in East London and will probably book again."Show more
4-star hotels in East London
8.4
Excellent
248 reviews
Premier Hotel East London ICC
"The ICC EL was a good place to reside in East London. It took quite a while finding the correct entrance to the Hotel however once located the security was helpful in directing me to the guests parking lot and reception.
The parking lot was a little cramped up however it was good to see a basement parking lot. The hotel is quite massive and the walk from the Parking Lot to the reception is a bit distant but it's worth it because it's a beautiful hotel inside.
Reception staff were great and attentive and even advised on the best places to try out.
The rooms very spacious and although mine was situated quite far from the Reception I appreciated it as it meant less walking Traffic. The Room had a great Toursist Booklet which I found quite handy in my East London Experience.
Overall I'd give the Hotel an 8/10. Definitely would try it again"Show more
9.5
Exceptional
13 reviews
Arum Guest House
"I travel at least once a week for work purposes and thus get to experience many guesthouses and hotels. I really enjoyed the stay at Arum. The rooms were spacious, comfortable and quite. Breakfast was amazing and actually served great coffee.
I also appreciated the effort put on by staff such as Camryn. She is friendly, witty and profesional.
Arum will be my go-to accommodation in East London from now on."Show more
9
Excellent
24 reviews
Grande Vista Guesthouse
"It was a very pleasant stay overall. Room has a fantastic view of the river. We had room 3 which was a bit small for 2 people travelling with big suitcases. Would recommend room 1 instead. Although no wifi access the breakfast was fantastic. The manager was very friendly and gave us tips on our travel route. The guesthouse itself is very nice and well maintained. We would have liked to have had more comfortable pillows and some darker curtain to have made our stay even better. Oh and maybe a seperate bathroom would have been nice too. But overall very nice and clean and we definately recommend this to anyone who doesnt want to stay in East London.."Show more
9.8
Exceptional
9 reviews
Bon a Vie Bed and Breakfast and Self Catering
"Everything about Bon a Vie was wonderful. The setting was beautiful. There is a lovely swimming pool. If you have the second floor flat you can look out and see the ocean. Overall a lovely pleasant experience. "Show more
8.9
Excellent
6 reviews
Applebys Guesthouse
"This was a wonderful budget overnight stay. I believe that the guesthouse has overrated itself as a four star venue. The family room was a bit cramped and very hot. To be considered a three star venue, airconditioning must be provided in every room. The TV controls in the two rooms was very tricky to operate and should be improved to warrant three star status. The beds were too soft and sunk in the middle. The bedding, linen, toilets and kitchen were super clean and inviting. The hosts were very friendly and took time to provide to ensure we were familiar with our surroundings. We did not eat on the premises, however, the breakfast certainly smelt delicious. Very charming place, will definitely stay over again if there is airconditioning."Show more
Tidewaters at The River Accommodation
"It was a bad stay, the establishment needs work."
8.8
Excellent
13 reviews
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"I think I have finally found a decent place to stay in East London."
9.1
Exceptional
3 reviews
The Hampton Guest House
"The room was perfect, sea facing, nice size with a good fridge and tea station, a nice little balcony to enjoy the view and a nicely finished bathroom with a double shower. The cold breakfast was nicely layed out and the hot menu was well planned with a build a breakfast option."Show more
8.2
Excellent
14 reviews
Palmieros Bed and Breakfast
"Palmieros was one of the best places I stayed in Africa, and I was very glad that I had to extend my stay a few days."
7.7
Very good
3 reviews
Jemima's Hospitality, Bunker on Bailie
"It was a good stay, although East London accommodation is usually very pricy compared to other areas.
The good things about the establishment were that the staff were very friendly and efficient and I received an upgrade after I mentioned that the standard room was tiny.
The bad - standard rooms are tiny with very little space to move in the room. Rooms are noisy and sounds from other rooms and the restaurant can easily be heard. Wifi was not unlimited. Not much space to keep things on in the room, like your bags, etc etc.
All in all, one of the better establishments that I have stayed at in East London and will probably book again."Show more
Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
"arrived late afternoon on sunday. had dinner in restaurant, which was ok, but nothing exciting. room was quite large and comfortable. bar was frequented by several locals, who were a little loud, but not too bad. internet service was limited.
overall not a bad hotel."Show more
Areena Riverside Resort & Private Game Reserve
"This really shouldn't be rated as a 4 star establishment. Received a cold reception with the incorrect bed, bathroom left much to be desired, and the restaurant was not open for the majority of my stay. No free WIFI.
Positives were the wildlife and location."Show more
9.5
Exceptional
3 reviews
Breeze Inn Guesthouse
"My 22yrs Son & I stayed over for one night over a SA long weekend. Our Hosts were splendid and accommodating.
The bedrooms & on suite bathrooms lovely.
Facility is Easy to find
Several BBQ (braai) facilities options
Breakies was tasty.
I will most certainly look up this Breeze inn next time i am in this part of the "world"
most certainly will recommend to friends traveling in the Kidds beach/Kaysers Beach outskirts of East London"Show more
8.9
Excellent
7 reviews
Harewood Lodge
"It was a good stay. Positives were the fast reliable Wi-Fi, the accommodating food menus and the friendly staff members. Much better than the average accommodation in these parts of East London.
Minor negatives were that the cupboard lacked adequate hangers and the Wi-Fi password was not given to me on check-in. Had to request both of these. The gate was also closed and had to call through when I arrived at the establishment, could not see the buzzer."Show more
8.7
Excellent
5 reviews
The Terrace
"Unfortunately my stay was severely marred by an extremely unpleasant, even aggressive, encounter with the host of the establishment. It was unexpected, uncalled for, out of line and definitely not what would be expected at any guest house irrespective of star rating. Let me explain: I have coeliac disease and must avoid grains, cereals, etc. I phoned ahead to find out if supper could be provided and stressed my dietary impediments (no flour or maize or gluten in the food, including in thickeners). At arrival all this was again confirmed. Both times I was assured there would be no problem. At the appointed time the host brought the following: soup (flour thickening); chicken; creamed spinach (flour thickening); pumpkin; baby marrow; baked pudding (made from flour); custard (flour thickening) and a slice of bread. When I pointed out to the host that virtually everything they had brought me contained flour, he informed me that they had bought it all at Woolworths, weren't chefs and were unable to understand my special requirements (a basic requirement even at a 1 star establishment). As well, inter alia,(and I quote) "We did you a favour by providing dinner. If you have such special needs why didn't you bring your own food. I’ll take you to the Spar so you can get something". My response was that I had specifically phoned beforehand, clearly articulated my “special” dietary needs, been assured twice this wouldn’t be a problem, would readily have made other arrangements if given prior warning and was unimpressed with being spoken to in such a belligerent manner. The whole situation was extremely unpleasant and I shall certainly avoid The Terrace in future. Sad really. Despite the fact that there are numerous criteria for 4-star grading not in place, it may have been a pleasant stay if the host had been on leave."Show more
7
Very good
4 reviews
The Birdhouse
"We Booked the Birdhouse as per photos and specs on Agoda .We thought the price was very good, but when we arrived we were directed to a small room in a next door unit, upon complaining we were told that the advert on Agoda was wrong and the price was for the smaller room at the back.
The owner gave us the very nice room as per the photo on Agoda and we had a lovely stay.
But please check with the owner if booking on Agoda what you see is not what you get!!"Show more
9
Exceptional
4 reviews
The Paralian
"Mod n chic apartment , spacious.
Breakfast was great
Staff are very pleasent "
7.5
Very good
3 reviews
Cintsa Lodge
"We arrived late (9pm) due to an incorrect address/bad weather. The address lists the property as being in East London, which it isn’t. Our GPS led us to a similar address just north of East London as a result.
We arrived only to be greeted by an irate property owner who did nothing but verbally abuse us and wave a booking confirmation at myself and my wife.
He informed us that check in closed at 7pm. We were unaware as it wasn’t on my email confirmation.
After the owner agreed to let us stay he ushered us to our room.
The room was fine but the bed had no sheet, only a douve. The lounge in the room was old and the arm rests were worn. The shower pressure was bad and had almost no hot water, so my wife and I had quick, cold showers.
Wifi is only accessible between 8am-7pm and there are only 6 ch. on the in-room tv.
In contrast, the co-owner of the property was lovely and the breakfast she served was nice.
This is not a 4 star property."Show more
5-star hotels in East London
9.7
Exceptional
16 reviews
Prana Lodge
"I chose to puck Prana for our honeymoon as it just , well I hoped was exactly what we need after a few weeks of organizing a wedding .
Wow ! “ A Piece of paradise is “ is putting lightly
A Majestic setting , Serene sunny beaches , along with theee most delicious dishes sever by such an Amazing team . Absolutely friendly , well spoken and versed on “ THEIR” Lodge
Upon thanking Gail and her team
for their personalized service , she responded “ “ Well your a guest in my house “
And that’s exactly how my wife and I felt at Lodge this past week
10 Stars - Superbly Amazing"Show more
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We went there was on Easter. It was pretty quiet. The city centre has a lot of historical buildings but it doesn't look too neat.
Etienne, South Africa
Lovely little city. Its worth it to explore local places and restaurants. My hotels restaurant closes early so it was great to find new places to have drinks with friends.
Louise, South Africa
A very underestimated city. If I had more time I would've liked to explore some of the sights and places the hotel recommended.
Louise, South Africa
Went to East London to watch a boxing fight and enjoy time with my friends away from home. Had a great time with the boys
Louise, South Africa
East London Hotels near East London Airport
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Sunnyridge Lodge
"It was alright. The staff told us we had to share the bathroom and kitchen with someone else. Through Agoda booking, I only expect to share the kitchen but not the bathroom. Eventually, no one else use the bathroom except us. The place has been renovated. I can smell the new paint. The key for the door is a problem. We cannot lock the room door from inside. The dog from neighbor baking through the night. Very noisy. Other than that, everything is fine. Staff is helpful. We just stay for a night. Value for money though."Show more
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On the east coast of South Africa is the city of East London. Bounty Island is a busy little hub that brings in travelers via connections at Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban. Some would recommend driving in, especially along Romantic Coast Road to capitalize on the amazing scenery. Once in the city, taxi services provide the most efficient way to get around from place to place.
Many travelers to East London find themselves at the coast to take in the sun while lounging on the white sand beaches or to experience the excellent surfing spots. East London Harbor is also quite the hotspot. It is South Africa’s only deep-water port and features restaurants on the waterfront we well as river cruises. The City Hall on Oxford Street is a popular landmark to stop by, and the Gately House is a national monument that adds a little history to the journey. Other tops sites in East London include the East London Zoo, Lalibela Game Reserve, and East London Museum which houses the first Coelacanth ever caught, a fish described as a living fossil since it was thought to have gone extinct millions of years ago.
Find the most suitable accommodation for you by clicking on our interactive map and exploring East London for hotels and must-see destinations.
Many travelers to East London find themselves at the coast to take in the sun while lounging on the white sand beaches or to experience the excellent surfing spots. East London Harbor is also quite the hotspot. It is South Africa’s only deep-water port and features restaurants on the waterfront we well as river cruises. The City Hall on Oxford Street is a popular landmark to stop by, and the Gately House is a national monument that adds a little history to the journey. Other tops sites in East London include the East London Zoo, Lalibela Game Reserve, and East London Museum which houses the first Coelacanth ever caught, a fish described as a living fossil since it was thought to have gone extinct millions of years ago.
Find the most suitable accommodation for you by clicking on our interactive map and exploring East London for hotels and must-see destinations.