Hotels on the beach in East London, South Africa
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 beach hotels and resorts in East London. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 3 Amazing Beach Hotels in East London
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1 Premier Hotel East London ICC
East London
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 Center, it is 15 minutes’ drive from the East London Airport. With a stylish décor, all rooms include fitted wardrobes and full-size mirrors. Each comes with satellite TV and a private bathroom. Wi-Fi is available in the entire hotel. Premier Hotel East London ICC features a business center and board rooms. Other services include a 24-hour reception, laundry and ironing service. The hotel’s Salmon Restaurant offers a varied menu and themed evenings with views of the ocean. For those who prefer to dine in the privacy of their rooms, a 16-hour room service is available. Underground parking can be arranged. The major shopping, entertainment and sporting facilities are 10 minutes’ drive away.
Address 22/3 Esplanade, Beach Front Show on map- Swimming pool
- Gym / fitness center
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2 Premier Hotel Regent
East London
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. Some rooms are equipped with a balcony. Toiletries and a hairdryer are in the private bathroom. A la carte menu dishes can be savored at the the Grill Room Restaurant and a traditional carvery meal is available every Sunday. The Y-Knot Pub offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and is open for lunch and drinks. Premier Hotel Regent is a 15-minute drive from the Vincent Park and Hemingways shopping malls. East London Airport is about 6.8 mi from the hotel. A shuttle service can be arranged by the 24-hour staff.
Address 22 Esplanade, Beach Front Show on map -
3 Bluewaters Hotel
East London
Located in East London, 1.3 miles from Gonubie Beach, Bluewaters Hotel has accommodations with a terrace, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 3-star hotel offers a kids' club, room service and free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, each room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. Rooms include a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. Activities such as windsurfing, diving, fishing can be enjoyed in the surrounding areas, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Staff at Bluewaters Hotel are available to give advice at the 24-hour front desk. Gonubie Golf Club is 2.3 miles from the accommodation, while East London Golf Club South Africa is 11 miles from the property. East London Airport is 17 miles away.
Address 9 Arthur Street Gonubie Show on map
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