Southernwood

East London

Popular places to visit

Eastern Beach showing landscape views, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Eastern Beach

Enjoy long coastal walks, learn to surf, spot colorful marine life at the nearby aquarium and admire the scenery at East London’s main beach.

Eastern Beach
Nahoon Beach featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and surfing

Nahoon Beach

This popular East London beach is famous for its surfing competitions, kayaking excursions, river fishing and scenic walks across the headland.

Nahoon Beach

Bonza Bay Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Bonza Bay Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to East London. Wander the white-sand beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Bonza Bay Beach

Cove Rock

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Cove Rock might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to East London. Amble around the area's white-sand beaches or visit its casinos.

Cove Rock

Alexander Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in East London at Alexander Country Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Alexander Country Club

Beacon Bay Crossing

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Beacon Bay Crossing during your visit to East London. Wander the white-sand beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.

Beacon Bay Crossing

Things to do

City Hall, Steven Bantu Biko's Statue

East London City Tour

P2,818
per adult
East London City Tour
safari

Addo Elephant Park multi-day Photo Safari

P50,090
per adult
Addo Elephant Park multi-day Photo Safari
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Top hotels in Southernwood

Premier Hotel East London ICC
Premier Hotel East London ICC
4 out of 5
22 Esplanade, Beachfront, East London, Eastern Cape
The price is P4,059 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
P4,059
P4,668 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in East London. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Eastern Beach and Jan Smuts Stadium ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (326 reviews)
"Love the staff. Pushy P always looks after me food drinks and the staff are exceptional! Beyond generous. Stay here!"

Reviewed on May 8, 2025

Premier Hotel East London ICC
Road Lodge East London
Road Lodge East London
1 out of 5
Corner Union Avenue and Cheltenham Road, East London, Eastern Cape
The price is P2,705 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P2,705
P3,111 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East London. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions East London Museum ...
7.4/10 Good! (249 reviews)
"I liked the staff"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

Road Lodge East London
Premier Hotel Regent
Premier Hotel Regent
3 out of 5
22 Esplanade, Beach Front, East London, Eastern Cape
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in East London. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Eastern Beach and Jan Smuts ...
7.2/10 Good! (95 reviews)
"I really enjoyed a room that overlooked the Indian Ocean. The staff was very helpful and responsive when a need arose."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2024

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Premier Hotel Regent
Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
3 out of 5
21 Blue Bend Pl, East London, Eastern Cape
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in East London. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Nahoon Beach and Bonza Bay ...
"Not up to standards for foreign tourists. The rooms need updating. There was no hot water.to shower. This is not up to standards for foreigners."

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024

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Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
Hemingways Hotel
Hemingways Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Corner Western Bypass & Two Rivers Drive, Cambridge, East London, Eastern Cape
The price is P4,046 per night from Jul 4 to Jul 5
P4,046
P4,653 total
Jul 4 - Jul 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in East London. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Popular attractions East London Museum and Ann Bryant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
"Slow internet"

Reviewed on May 22, 2025

Hemingways Hotel
Areena Riverside Resort
Areena Riverside Resort
4 out of 5
East Coast Resorts Rd, Corner of Glen Garriff Turn-off, Great Kei, Eastern Cape
The price is P3,156 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
P3,156
P3,629 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Great Kei. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kwelera Island Local Nature ...
"We checked in after hours and the guest next door were very loud. They partied until after midnight and nobody on the staff are security told them to be quiet."

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2024

Areena Riverside Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Southernwood

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Quigney Beach

While Quigney Beach might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Eastern Beach and The Cenotaph.

Quigney Beach

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