Hotels in East London, South Africa

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Popular hotels in East London

Discover well-known properties in East London that are favored by visitors more than others. There are 587 hotels in East London and price data was last updated on March 29, 2024. The average price for a hotel in East London is $47/night.
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21 Blue Bend Pl, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Located in East London, Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre is within a 30-minute drive of East London Airport and offers a private beach, an outdoor pool and outdoor tennis courts. It also features free Wi-Fi, squash courts and a beauty centre.
Free Wi-Fi
7.6
Good
1078 reviews
Location
3.2 mi from city centre
Western Ave, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Southern Sun Hemingways Hotel East London provides a traditional setting when in East London. The various facilities this unique hotel offers include room service, laundry facilities and a swimming pool.
Airport shuttle
Location
3.1 mi from city centre
19 A Kenyon Crescent, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
This comfortable guest house in East London offers complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as laundry facilities and a safe. It also features a designated smoking area.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.8
Excellent
166 reviews
Location
2.4 mi from city centre

Tips for booking hotels in East London

Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in East London. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on March 29, 2024.
Cheapest month:October
Most expensive month:December
Average price in East London:$47/night
Cheapest price found:$16/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Sunday
$22 - $78
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$31 - $78
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated East London hotels

Browse through properties in East London that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 587 properties in East London and data was last updated on March 29, 2024.
Our users rated these East London hotels among the best places to stay. Learn why these hotels were rated among the best by reading user reviews.
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N6 National Road, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
14.8 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$73
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22 Esplanade, Beachfront, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$76
Avg. per night
Cnr Baillie Road And Moore Street P.o. Box 1255, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
0.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$88
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in East London, South Africa

Discover affordable stays in East London that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in East London can be found for as low as $35 per night. There is currently one property in East London that can be booked for this price. Areena Riverside Resort is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in East London. Price data was last updated on March 29, 2024
These are the lowest prices we've found on hotels in East London at the moment. As prices can vary by date, change the dates if you're flexible to compare rates.
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East Coast Resorts Road, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
12.6 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$35
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14 Montrose Avenue Bunkers Hill, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
1.4 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$37
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9 Salisbury Road, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$38
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Corner Union Avenue and Cheltenham Road, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
2.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$40
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No. 58 Vincent Gardens Rise, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
2.9 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$40
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20 Lido Avenue, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
3.0 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$42
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69 Main Road, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
15.2 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
$44
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331 Esplanade Terrace, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
0.5 mi from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$52
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in East London

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in East London to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in East London at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on March 29, 2024.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in East London. We've highlighted the most popular properties according to our users as well as the best value within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
Corner Union Avenue and Cheltenham Road, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
3 stars
3 stars
21 Blue Bend Pl, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Cnr Baillie Road And Moore Street P.o. Box 1255, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
331 Esplanade Terrace, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
4 stars
4 stars +
22 Esplanade, Beachfront, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Western Ave, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
14 Montrose Avenue Bunkers Hill, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Where to stay in East London

Explore different neighborhoods and areas within East London to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on March 29, 2024.
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About East London

Serving as the gateway to South Africa’s Wild Coast, East London lies along the Indian Ocean between the Buffalo and Nahoon rivers. It boasts one of the best natural history museums in South Africa and an outstanding private game reserve, as well as warm waters that make it a popular destination for surfing, swimming and fishing.

Things to do in East London

Delve into the region’s natural history at the East London Museum, which showcases local wildlife, fossilised human footprints and beadwork created by the Xhosa people. Learn about East London’s maritime past and come face-to-face with a coelacanth, an ancient fish believed to be extinct until it was discovered in the nearby Chalumna River in 1938.

East London is surrounded by beautiful beaches where you can swim and sunbathe during the warmer months. Families can head to the sheltered waters of Orient Beach where you’ll find a playground and paddling pool, while surfers can make a beeline to the breaks of Eastern Beach. To escape the crowds, drive north to beautiful Blue Flag-awarded Gonubie Beach.

Wildlife lovers shouldn’t miss a visit to Inkwenkwezi, a private safari park that sprawls across 4,000 hectares and is home to rhinos, giraffes, buffalos and zebras. In addition to guided game drives in open-topped jeeps, you can embark on walking safaris, canoe trips and quad-bike tours or interact with elephants and cheetahs during handler-led experiences.

Getting around East London

East London Airport is a 15-minute drive from the city centre and has regular flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. Trains connect from the East London railway station to destinations across South Africa and buses travel throughout the city. Having your own vehicle is the most convenient way of accessing the surrounding sights.

Facts about staying in East London

Find useful tips and insights about staying in East London to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on March 29, 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in East London?

    4,100 reviews rated Premier Hotel East London Icc with an average score of 8.2/10. It may also be worth looking into the The Thatch Hide, which received a rating of 7.3/10 from 1,038 reviews. Premier Hotel Regent could also be a good option, with a score of 7.4/10 from 1,256 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel near Nahoon Beach?

    Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre is a hotel near Nahoon Beach that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 7.6 across 1,078 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in East London near Bonza Bay Beach?

    The Thatch Hide is the most recommended hotel near Bonza Bay Beach on HotelsCombined (scoring 7.3 over 1,038 reviews).

  • How much do hotels in East London cost?

    The average price of a hotel in East London is $70 per night, based on the last 3 days’ data. The average price of a 4-star hotel in East London around is $68 per night, whereas for a 5-star hotel it’s $260 per night.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in East London?

    HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels in East London starting from $15 per night in the last 3 days. This coming weekend (Mar 29 to Mar 31), prices can start from as low as $20/night.

  • How much is a hotel in East London tonight?

    Prices for a hotel in East London tonight are about $56 on average, but HotelsCombined users have found prices as low as $16 for tonight in the last 3 days.

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