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Hathaway Guest House

3.5 star property
Travelers enjoy the oceanfront pool at Hathaway Guest House, borrow bikes to explore, and return to laundry facilities and lobby refreshments.

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Hathaway Guest House, by the ocean, offers a peaceful garden, outdoor pool, and on-site restaurant. Enjoy in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, bicycle rentals, and coffee/tea service in the lobby.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Garden View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room

Highlights

Yard
Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed and 8 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Apartment

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Yard
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in East London, Hathaway Guest House is in the city center and near the beach. Alexander Country Club and Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gonubie Mouth Nature Reserve and Kwelera Nature Reserve. The Cenotaph and Kwelera National Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like whale-watching. Visit our East London travel guide
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Map
4 Turnberry Ave, East London, Eastern Cape, 5241

What's nearby

  • Eastern Beach showing general coastal views, modern architecture and a house
    Eastern Beach
    1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Nahoon Beach featuring general coastal views
    Nahoon Beach
    5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Jan Smuts Stadium East London
    4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Ann Bryant Art Gallery
    5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • East London Museum
    5 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pla's Thai Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • The Kitchen Table
    2 min drive
  • Jules On Jarvis
    4 min drive
  • Plato
    3 min drive
  • Sanook Cafe Gourmet Burgers
    3 min drive

About this property

Hathaway Guest House

Guesthouse by the ocean
A garden, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour business center are just a few of the amenities provided at Hathaway Guest House. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Coworking spaces, a reception hall, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Separate bedroom
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (70 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 9:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 500 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 120 for adults and ZAR 120 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150.00 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, window guards, and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Hathaway Guest House Guesthouse East London
Hathaway Guest House Guesthouse
Hathaway Guest House East London
Hathaway House house
Hathaway East London
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Hathaway Guest House East London
Hathaway Guest House Guesthouse East London

Frequently asked questions

Does Hathaway Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hathaway Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hathaway Guest House?

Check-in start time: 9:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hathaway Guest House?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Hathaway Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 150.00 per person applies.

Where is Hathaway Guest House located?

Located in the heart of East London, this guesthouse is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Eastern Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Jan Smuts Stadium East London and Nahoon Beach. East London Museum and Ann Bryant Art Gallery are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hathaway Guest House Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were an absolute delight & couldn’t do enough to make our stay comfortable. An amazing breakfast & again, the hostess was awesome ! Well done ladies - keep it up !!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding

OUTSTANDING, is the word to describe our experience. From the moment we arrived until we drove out of the gate we were treated extremely well. Upon arrival our room was upgraded to an ocean view. The room was very spacious and came with all of the usual amenities. Breakfast was fabulous and was cooked to order from three choices. Yogurt, toast, cereal, fresh fruit, muffins coffee and tea were also offered. The General Manager is a real hands on person and deserves recognition for making our stay one which I will remember. WE DEFINITELY RECOMMEND staying at Hathaway Guest House.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Khaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place and understanding host
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nolukholo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay.

Hathaway Guest House is a great place to stay, their services are excellent. I would like to recommend it to anyone that wish to visit East London.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedding was very clean and the mattress were extremely comfortable. There was a lovely view of the town and a nice view of the ocean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Luvo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hathaway

Amazing. What you see on the website is what you get, and probably more. Loved the pool that has a demarcated portion for the young ones (*safety)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Ayanda

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Displeased

The place was very clean except for the old,stained lounge rug and a cockroach near the microwave. Couldn't find any peace with the noise from the staff and other guests. Had a warm welcome but lacked some info about the premises and what to expect...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

MR Moosa Ebrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Basic

Nice clean place. It’s old and basic. Beds were not the best. Overall 6/10
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr Olugboyega

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pleasant family time

My stay was comfortable as close to mother nature as it could be. There was a pleasant family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Sandisiwe

It's a beautiful home to stay but there was no staff to serve breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

LANCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Thandazile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siyasanga

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Angelina Ntswaki

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

steven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

shaheed

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Annatjie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tyronne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019