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Beachfront hotels in East London

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Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in November 2022.

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in East London. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Hotel Osner East London, South Africa

    Beach: Hotel Osner

    *** Hotel. This beachfront hotel in East London offers rooms with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. It also features a furnished terrace that overlooks the outdoor swimming pool. All brightly decorated rooms come with paintings and large windows. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around 1200 ZAR.

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  • 2 Premier Hotel East London ICC East London, South Africa

    Beach: Premier Hotel East London ICC

    **** Hotel. Panoramic views of the Indian Ocean await guests in every room of the Premier Hotel East London ICC. Adjacent to the East London International Convention Centre, it is 15 minutes’ drive from the East London Airport. With a stylish décor, all rooms include fitted wardrobes and full-size mirrors. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 1440 ZAR.

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  • 3 Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre East London, South Africa

    Beach: Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre

    **** Hotel. Nestled in indigenous, sub-tropical foliage and where the Nahoon River meets the warm Indian Ocean, the Blue Lagoon offers tranquillity and seclusion just outside East London. It features an outdoor pool, a separate children’s pool, and a BBQ area. At Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre you will find stylish, garden-facing rooms or modern luxury two bedroom lagoon facing suites. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 1050 ZAR.

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  • 4 Premier Hotel Regent East London, South Africa

    Beach: Premier Hotel Regent

    *** Hotel. Located on the Esplanade, Premier Hotel Regent offers air-conditioned rooms in the in the river port city of East London. It features 2 restaurants and free on-site parking. A TV, tea/coffee maker, and phone are provided in each well-appointed room at Premier Hotel Regent. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around 1270 ZAR.

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  • 5 Bluewaters Hotel East London, South Africa

    Bluewaters Hotel

    *** Hotel. Situated in East London, 2 km from Gonubie Beach, Bluewaters Hotel features accommodation with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a kids' club and room service. The hotel has family rooms. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 849 ZAR.

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  • 6 Kennaway Hotel East London, South Africa

    Kennaway Hotel

    *** Hotel. This hotel is located on the seafront, just over 9 km from the centre of East London. The bright, air-conditioned rooms each have a seating area and a satellite TV. All rooms at the Kennaway Hotel include a private bathroom with a bath and shower and free toiletries. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 1100 ZAR.

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  • 7 Coral Beach Bed & Breakfast East London, South Africa

    Beach: Coral Beach Bed & Breakfast

    **** Bed and Breakfast. Located in East London, Coral Beach Bed & Breakfast offers accommodation with a terrace or a balcony, free WiFi and flat-screen TV, as well as an outdoor swimming pool and a shared lounge. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish options. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 1020 ZAR.

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  • 8 The Beach Hide East London, South Africa

    Beach: The Beach Hide

    Guest house. Set in East London, 400 metres from Quigney Eastern Beach, The Beach Hide offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 3 km from East London Golf Club South Africa, 4.2 km from East London Museum and 5. Show full description Guest review score 6.9, rooms from around 425 ZAR.

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  • 9 Cove View B&B East London, South Africa

    Beach: Cove View B&B

    Bed and Breakfast. Offering an outdoor pool, Cove View B&B is situated in the tranquil Cove Rock Country Estate, just 200 metres away from the beach and 7 km away from East London Airport. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The rooms are equipped with satellite TV, private bathroom and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 1010 ZAR.

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  • 10 Kalashe Bed & Breakfast East London, South Africa

    Beach: Kalashe Bed & Breakfast

    Guest house. Set in East London, less than 1 km from Cove Rock Beach, Kalashe Bed & Breakfast offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a sea view. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 600 ZAR.

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  • 11 The Paralian Exclusive Guest House East London, South Africa

    Beach: The Paralian Exclusive Guest House

    **** Bed and Breakfast. Located in East London in the Eastern Cape region, with Quigney Eastern Beach and East London Aquarium nearby, The Paralian Exclusive Guest House provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and shower. A fridge and kettle are also provided. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 1200 ZAR.

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  • 12 Smart Diva Accommodation East London, South Africa

    Beach: Smart Diva Accommodation

    Guest house. Situated in East London, 300 metres from Quigney Eastern Beach, Smart Diva Accommodation features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is set 3.1 km from East London Golf Club South Africa, 4. Show full description Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around 648 ZAR.

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  • 13 Reef View BnB East London, South Africa

    Beach: Reef View BnB

    Bed and Breakfast. Set a 2-minute walk from Nahoon River mouth, Reef View BnB features rooms in East London. Located around 2 km from Drake Road Clinic, the bed and breakfast is also 2 km away from John Pearce Park Nursery. Spar Food Store (Nahoon - East London) is 2 km from the bed and breakfast. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around 1150 ZAR.

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  • 14 Jackie's B&B East London, South Africa

    Beach: Jackie's B&B

    Bed and Breakfast. Offering a year-round outdoor pool and barbecue facilities, Jackie's B&B is situated in East London in South Africa and 5 minutes' drive from the Nahoon River. Free WiFi is available. The rooms at Jackie's B&B have a TV. The nearest airport is East London Airport, 11 km from the property. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 720 ZAR.

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  • 15 Amber Bed and Breakfast, South Africa East London, South Africa

    Beach: Amber Bed and Breakfast, South Africa

    Guest house. Located in East London, within 6 km of East London Golf Club South Africa and 6.6 km of East London Museum, Amber Bed and Breakfast, South Africa provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 990 ZAR.

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  • 16 See More Guest House East London, South Africa

    Beach: See More Guest House

    **** Guest house. Set in tropical gardens with rich birdlife, See More offers rooms with views towards the Indian Ocean. A sun terrace surrounds the pool and there is a games room with dart board. Free Wi-Fi and parking are available. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 850 ZAR.

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  • 17 Blue Sea Guest House East London, South Africa

    Beach: Blue Sea Guest House

    Guest house. Set in East London, 3.5 km from East London Golf Club South Africa, Blue Sea Guest House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. Located around 5. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 516 ZAR.

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  • 18 Blue's Guest House - East London Bonza Bay East London, South Africa

    Beach: Blue's Guest House - East London Bonza Bay

    Guest house. Located in East London, 8.6 km from East London Golf Club South Africa, Blue's Guest House - East London Bonza Bay provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a garden. The property is set 9. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 1069 ZAR.

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  • 19 Oom Daan's B&B East London, South Africa

    Oom Daan's B&B

    Bed and Breakfast. Located in East London in the Eastern Cape region and Nahoon Beach reachable within 2.3 km, Oom Daan's B&B provides accommodation with free WiFi, BBQ facilities, a garden and free private parking. The bed and breakfast offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries and shower. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 450 ZAR.

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  • 20 SINDICAU GUEST HOUSE East London, South Africa

    SINDICAU GUEST HOUSE

    Guest house. Located in East London, within 1.7 km of Gonubie Beach and 1.9 km of Gonubie Golf Club, SINDICAU GUEST HOUSE provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 700 ZAR.

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  • 21 Sounds of the Sea East London, South Africa

    Sounds of the Sea

    Bed and Breakfast. Situated in East London, within 90 metres of Nahoon Beach and 7.7 km of East London Golf Club South Africa, Sounds of the Sea offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. This bed and breakfast features free private parking and room service. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 900 ZAR.

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  • 22 VIRGINIA TOWNHOUSE East London, South Africa

    VIRGINIA TOWNHOUSE

    Guest house. Situated in East London and within 300 metres of Quigney Eastern Beach, VIRGINIA TOWNHOUSE has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is around 3 km from East London Golf Club South Africa, 4.1 km from East London Museum and 5. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 630 ZAR.

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  • 23 Dali's House East London, South Africa

    Dali's House

    Guest house. Set in East London, 2 km from Gonubie Beach, Dali's House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and barbecue facilities. The property is around 16 km from East London Golf Club South Africa, 16 km from East London Museum and 18 km from East London Aquarium. The property is non-smoking and is located 1. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around 701 ZAR.

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  • 24 The Zion Hill East London, South Africa

    The Zion Hill

    Bed and Breakfast. Located 8.2 km from East London Aquarium, The Zion Hill provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The units come with tiled floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, a dining area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 650 ZAR.

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  • 25 Cozy Beach House East London, South Africa

    Beach: Cozy Beach House

    Holiday home. Cozy Beach House, a property with a garden and a terrace, is set in East London, 8.9 km from East London Golf Club South Africa, 10 km from East London Museum, as well as 11 km from East London Aquarium. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 8.0

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  • 26 Tropical Seaside Suite 10 East London, South Africa

    Beach: Tropical Seaside Suite 10

    Apartment. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Tropical Seaside Suite 10 is situated in East London. Located 400 metres from Nahoon Beach, the property provides a garden and free private parking. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a terrace with garden views. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around 756 ZAR.

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  • 27 Bayview Seafront Apartment East London, South Africa

    Beach: Bayview Seafront Apartment

    Apartment. Featuring sea views, Bayview Seafront Apartment provides accommodation with a patio and a kettle, around 1.9 km from Gonubie Beach. This apartment features a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 28 Seascape Glengariff East London, South Africa

    Beach: Seascape Glengariff

    Homestay. Boasting sea views, Seascape Glengariff features accommodation with a patio and a kettle, around 100 metres from Glen Eden Lagoon Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The homestay features a flat-screen TV. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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  • 29 9 Coogee Bay East London, South Africa

    Beach: 9 Coogee Bay

    Apartment. 9 Coogee Bay is a beachfront property set in East London, 3.5 km from Gonubie Golf Club and 17 km from East London Golf Club South Africa. Situated 1. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 1400 ZAR.

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  • 30 Charming Seaside Cottage East London, South Africa

    Beach: Charming Seaside Cottage

    Holiday home. Boasting garden views, Charming Seaside Cottage features accommodation with a patio and a coffee machine, around 1.8 km from Gonubie Beach. This holiday home features a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 1295 ZAR.

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  • 31 Deja' Blu Bed and Breakfast East London, South Africa

    Beach: Deja' Blu Bed and Breakfast

    Apartment. Deja' Blu Bed and Breakfast is a beachfront property set in East London, 8 km from East London Golf Club South Africa and 8.5 km from East London Museum. The air-conditioned accommodation is 400 metres from Nahoon Beach, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around 960 ZAR.

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  • 32 Coogee Bay unit 12 East London, South Africa

    Beach: Coogee Bay unit 12

    Apartment. Coogee Bay unit 12, a property with a terrace, is situated in East London, 1.9 km from Gonubie Beach, 3.6 km from Gonubie Golf Club, as well as 17 km from East London Golf Club South Africa. Show full description Guest review score 8.8

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  • 33 Milkwoodbend Farm Resort East London, South Africa

    Beach: Milkwoodbend Farm Resort

    Farm stay. Set 5.7 km from Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve, Milkwoodbend Farm Resort offers accommodation with a patio, as well as a garden and a terrace. There is also a kitchen in some of the units equipped with an oven, a dishwasher, and a microwave. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 800 ZAR.

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  • 34 The Hampton Exclusive Guesthouse East London, South Africa

    Beach: The Hampton Exclusive Guesthouse

    **** Lodge. Located in East London’s beachfront suburb, the Quigney, this guest house/bed & breakfast has spacious accommodation with free WiFi. Just 100 metres away from the beach, The Hampton Exclusive Guesthouse offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. The Hampton Exclusive Guesthouse features elegantly decorated rooms and suites with wooden furniture. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around 1200 ZAR.

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  • 35 35 Pearce Crescent Gonubie Sea Bay East London, South Africa

    Beach: 35 Pearce Crescent Gonubie Sea Bay

    Holiday home. Featuring city views, 35 Pearce Crescent Gonubie Sea Bay provides accommodation with a patio and a kettle, around 1.9 km from Gonubie Beach. This holiday home features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around 1170 ZAR.

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  • 36 Grace 10 Two Bedroom Beach Front Apartment East London, South Africa

    Grace 10 Two Bedroom Beach Front Apartment

    Apartment. Located 1.9 km from Gonubie Beach, Grace 10 Two Bedroom Beach Front Apartment offers a restaurant, a bar and accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The accommodation comes with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, bath and a hairdryer, while the kitchen features a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Show full description Guest review score 8.1

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  • 37 Tropical Seaside Suite 14 East London, South Africa

    Tropical Seaside Suite 14

    Apartment. Boasting garden views, Tropical Seaside Suite 14 offers accommodation with a garden, a terrace and barbecue facilities, around 8 km from East London Golf Club South Africa. The air-conditioned accommodation is 400 metres from Nahoon Beach, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. This apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom fitted with a shower. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 864 ZAR.

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  • 38 Khouk@Gonubie East London, South Africa

    Khouk@Gonubie

    Holiday home. Situated in East London, just 2.3 km from Gonubie Beach, Khouk@Gonubie features beachfront accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi. This holiday home has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 1710 ZAR.

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  • 39 Guest House on Keam East London, South Africa

    Guest House on Keam

    Apartment. Located in East London in the Eastern Cape region, with Quigney Eastern Beach and Buffalo Park Cricket Stadium nearby, Guest House on Keam provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and a hairdryer. Guests can also relax in the garden. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 589 ZAR.

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  • 40 @ 133 on Main East London, South Africa

    @ 133 on Main

    Apartment. Located in East London and only 1.9 km from Gonubie Beach, @ 133 on Main provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. The property has garden views and is 3. Show full description Guest review score 6.5, rooms from around 630 ZAR.

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  • 41 The nest East London, South Africa

    The nest

    Apartment. The nest is a beachfront property set in East London, 400 metres from Quigney Eastern Beach and 800 metres from East London Aquarium. This apartment is 3 km from East London Golf Club South Africa and 4.2 km from East London Museum. Show full description Guest review score 6.2, rooms from around 399 ZAR.

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  • 42 THE HOLY HILL B&B East London, South Africa

    THE HOLY HILL B&B

    Homestay. Set in East London, 300 metres from Quigney Eastern Beach and 500 metres from East London Aquarium, THE HOLY HILL B&B offers accommodation with free WiFi, a garden with an outdoor swimming pool, and access to an indoor swimming pool. The accommodation has a hot tub. Each unit comes with a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Show full description Guest review score 6.0, rooms from around 940 ZAR.

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  • 43 The Legacy East London, South Africa

    The Legacy

    Holiday home. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a shared lounge, The Legacy provides accommodation in East London with free WiFi and pool views. This holiday home features free private parking and a shared kitchen. The 3-bedroom holiday home comes with a living room with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and oven, and 3 bathrooms with shower. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 1900 ZAR.

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  • 44 The Legacy Airbnb East London, South Africa

    The Legacy Airbnb

    Apartment. Situated in East London, 10 km from East London Aquarium, The Legacy Airbnb features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and free shuttle service. This apartment has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. This apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 567 ZAR.

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