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The Paralian

4.0 star property
4-star beach guest house with free WiFi

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Exterior
Porch
Lobby sitting area
Sea Facing Luxury Rooms | View from room
Banquet hall

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Cnr Cowper and Seaview Terrace Street, East London, Eastern Cape, 5201
  • Place, Eastern Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nahoon Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bonza Bay Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, East London (ELS)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Sea Facing Luxury Rooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Sea Facing Luxury Rooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

East London

Oceanside stay.Your stay at this Quigney Beach guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Eastern Beach and Jan Smuts Stadium East London. The Cenotaph and Ann Bryant Art Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Eastern Beach - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Jan Smuts Stadium East London - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • The Cenotaph - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Nahoon Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salt - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sanook - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pla's Thai Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sanook Cafe Gourmet Burgers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Table - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Paralian

4-star beach guest house with free WiFi
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at The Paralian. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star East London guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Coffee shop
The Paralian offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. This East London guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards, and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Castle House East London
Castle East London
Paralian Guesthouse East London
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Paralian to the airport?

The Paralian is 6.4 mi (16-min drive) away from the East London (ELS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Paralian?

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Paralian on Oct 27, 2025 start from $55.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Paralian have an airport shuttle?

The Paralian offers an airport shuttle during limited hours, on request, for a charge.

How close is The Paralian to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 14-minute walk from Eastern Beach and 3.5 mi (6-min drive) from Nahoon Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Paralian offer free breakfast?

The Paralian offers free full breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Paralian?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Paralian?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at The Paralian?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Paralian have a pool?

The Paralian does not have a pool.

Does The Paralian have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Paralian to downtown East London?

The Paralian is 0.9 mi away from East London.