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The Birdhouse

4.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star East London B&B

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Terrace/patio
Luxury King Unit | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
Luxury Double Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3-16th Avenue, Gonubie, East London, Eastern Cape, 5257
  • Place, Bonza Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Nahoon Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, East London (ELS)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury King Unit | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury King Unit

  • 602 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury King Room Upperdeck | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury King Room Upperdeck

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room Upperdeck | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Upperdeck

  • 182 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Queen Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Queen Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Queen | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Queen

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

East London

Seaside stay .Stay at this East London B&B and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Gonubie Mouth Nature Reserve and 2 miles (3 km) of Gonubie Beach. Also, King's Mall is within 3 miles (5 km) and Beacon Bay Crossing is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gonubie Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Beacon Bay Crossing - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Eastern Beach - 18 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Nahoon Beach - 18 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sanook Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cantina & Craft - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Birdhouse

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star East London B&B
As a guest of The Birdhouse, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The Birdhouse also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star East London bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Birdhouse offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This East London bed & breakfast provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 65 for adults and ZAR 45 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Birdhouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 6 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 250 (one way)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 65 for adults and ZAR 45 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per person (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Up to 6 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Birdhouse B&B East London
Birdhouse East London
The Birdhouse East London
The Birdhouse Bed & breakfast
The Birdhouse Bed & breakfast East London

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Birdhouse to the airport?

The Birdhouse is 17 mi (37-min drive) away from the East London (ELS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Birdhouse have an airport shuttle?

The Birdhouse offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 200 per person, one way.

How close is The Birdhouse to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 0.8 mi (3-min drive) from Gonubie Beach and 8.7 mi (21-min drive) from Bonza Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Birdhouse offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Birdhouse, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 65 for adults and ZAR 45 for children.

Is there a casino at The Birdhouse?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Birdhouse?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Birdhouse?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Birdhouse have a pool?

The Birdhouse features an outdoor pool.

Does The Birdhouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Birdhouse to downtown East London?

The Birdhouse is 0.8 mi away from Gonubie.