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The Birdhouse

Property class: 4
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this 4-star East London B&B

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A thatched-roof building with large windows and a wooden deck.
A wooden bridge with a brick base, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence.
A neatly made bed with a quilted bedspread, two rolled towels with flowers, and a vase with yellow flowers on a bedside table.
A building with a unique curved roof, a reception area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A backyard with a swimming pool, wooden deck, and lounge chairs.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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3-16th Avenue, Gonubie, East London, Eastern Cape, 5257
  • Place, Gonubie Mouth Nature Reserve
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gonubie Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Nahoon Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, East London (ELS)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

A neatly made bed with a white comforter and two pillows with 'EXPRESS' printed on them. There is a towel rolled up on the bed and a small green plant on a side table.

Luxury Double Room

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

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A bed with white linens, red and patterned pillows, a patterned throw, and a red throw blanket.

Luxury King Unit

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

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A bed with white bedding, a teal patterned pillow, and a sunflower decoration.

Standard Twin Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a microwave, a small refrigerator, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Luxury King Room Upperdeck

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a vase with flowers.

Luxury King Room Upperdeck

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room Upperdeck

A neatly made bed with striped pillows, a patterned bedspread, and a small wooden shelf with a potted plant and a book.

Standard Double Room Upperdeck

  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bed with two yellow pillows, a white bedspread, and a floral artwork above it.

Double Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding and red pillows, a small table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted bicycle decoration.

Luxury Queen Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A neatly made bed with blue and white bedding, a headboard with a light fixture, and artwork above the bed.

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 Mouth Nature Reserve - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gonubie Beach - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 17 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Eastern Beach - 26 min drive - 13.3 miles
  • Nahoon Beach - 26 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sanook Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lavender Blue - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cantina & Craft - ‬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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.

Property class

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 (38-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 Birdhouse?

As of Sep 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Birdhouse on Sep 16, 2026 start from $116, including 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 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 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Gonubie Beach and 8.7 mi (22-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.

The Birdhouse Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Zack

Liked: Cleanliness

You get what you pay for

Arrived to a lack-luster confused check in. They didn't have my booking nor payment. After providing these I was taken to my room which had a really musty smell although it all looked clean. I was then approached again & asked to contact the owner to provide 'proof of payment' which I did. The outside couch looked really grimy so didn't bother trying it out. Cable tv was a consolation and room amenities were nice (crockery, cutlery, kettle, microwave & fridge). Didn't sleep much due to the very uncomfortable bed & awoke with an absolutely insane backache. Breakfast was sufficient. As my title suggests you pretty much get what you pay for although I've had quite a bit better at this room rate.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rozanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay

The Birds House is in a lovely location for what we wanted to do visiting family and friends in the Gonubie ares. It was close to the beach and local restaurants. The staff were very helpful with recommending places to eat and get takeaways. 4 of us shared 2 twin rooms. The place was very clean and comfortable. One of shower rooms was a little tired and could have been spruced up. Clean towels every day was much appreciated. We felt safe and secure which was very important to our overseas companion, who had concerns about safety in South Africa. The use of free Wifi was essential to us to keep in contact with family and friends abroad. It was great to have a decent fridge even though it was only used for cool drinks and wine. The BBQ was large enough for both vegetarian and meat BBQs without upsetting anyone. I will go again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Zaid

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

Some charm, but some annoyances as well

The finishes undermine the charm of this place. The staff are really helpful and friendly, and breakfast was limited. Unfortunately the room I was in was very drafty which is a problem given the cold sea breeze that comes through there at night. Great place to get away and do nothing. No halaal food options at the venue or close by. Plumbing, as with most hotels, was less than effective.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Em

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

“Tucked in and cozy”

Safe, shady neighbourhood for walking to nearby restaurants and pubs. Character house from another era. Had a corner room upstairs with a fresh through breeze. Large ensuite bathroom with roomy shower and a long bathtub with claw feet. Very quiet, good sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient B&B

A relaxing comfortable stay in a nice area, with a great breakfast.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nontobeko

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was just a disaster, room was not organised even TV set was not in good order have to move to another room which was not better @all shower and hand basin so small, matress is sagging, i was so disappointed. You also charged me VAT whereas the place company is not registered for VAT. According to their statement I was supposed to pay only R510
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018