Seaside stay .At this East London B&B, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Beacon Bay Crossing and 9 miles (15 km) of Bonza Bay Beach. East London Museum and Eastern Beach are within 12 miles (20 km).
Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club - 34 min drive
Getting around
East London (ELS) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Shanghai Chinese Restaurant - 12 min drive
Beacon Bay John Dory's - 10 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Beach Break Coffee Shop - 17 min drive
Shelly's - 15 min walk
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.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
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
Outdoor space
Patio
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
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 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 16.9 mi (42-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 8.7 mi (21-min drive) from Bonza Bay Beach and 10.6 mi (17-min drive) from Eastern 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
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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.
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.
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.
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
Nontobeko
6/10 Okay
Zack
Dec 22, 2016
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.