East London Accommodation

East London is one of South Africa's great coastal cities - with the warm Indian Ocean and a temperate subtropical climate. Any East London accommodation has easy access to the beaches and natural rivers, but many travellers try to find accommodation in East London as close as possible to the beach - and for good reason. East London is renowned for its beautiful long sandy beaches that are unspoilt and uncrowded. Read more

There are three popular beaches in East London, each offering some of the best summer holiday fun in South Africa. Eastern Beach is the most central, with easy changing rooms, take-away spots and some great surfing waves. Nahoon Beach is the most popular in East London, and arguably the best swimming and surfing beach in the country - international surfing competitions are often based here. It has kilometres of unspoilt and mostly uncrowded sea and sand, so visiting Nahoon is a definite must. For the more adventurous, camping near the Nahoon River mouth is an ideal location - it is only a few steps from the beach and the Nahoon River, where some great fishing is on offer. Finally, Orient beach is closer to the main shops and hotels and is also popular amongst holiday makers - making it a superb spot for the kids, due to the super tube and children's pool.

While East London is famous for its beaches, there is much more to do around the town. The East London Coast Nature Reserve is a short drive from the city and provides a gentle rolling landscape that gives travellers a chance to see the blue duiker, dassies, crowned eagles, the gorgeous Knysna Loerie and even the occasional leopard. For those with an interest in history, a trip to the East London Museum, which houses the only dodo egg on the globe, is a must. You can also take a trip to the Lion Park, visit the aquarium or even go sand-boarding on the dunes. Don't just imagine yourself relaxing on the beach or swimming in the beautiful warm water, check out TravelGround's East London accommodation below and book now!