Southernwood Travel Guide
East London
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Popular places to visit
Eastern Beach
Enjoy long coastal walks, learn to surf, spot colorful marine life at the nearby aquarium and admire the scenery at East London’s main beach.
Nahoon Beach
This popular East London beach is famous for its surfing competitions, kayaking excursions, river fishing and scenic walks across the headland.
Bonza Bay Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bonza Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to East London. Wander the white-sand beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Cove Rock
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cove Rock might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to East London. Amble around the area's white-sand beaches or visit its casinos.
The Cenotaph
Enjoy an outing to The Cenotaph during your stay in East London. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Beacon Bay Crossing
You can do some window-shopping at Beacon Bay Crossing during your visit to East London. Wander the white-sand beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Top hotels in Southernwood
Premier Hotel East London ICC
The staff really makes this property! I would highly recommend for that alone but love my stays at ICC. Easy, well located and impeccable service. The food and beverage deserves a special recommendation as a team!
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Premier Hotel Regent
I really enjoyed a room that overlooked the Indian Ocean. The staff was very helpful and responsive when a need arose.
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2024
Hemingways Hotel
It was very good.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Road Lodge East London
Great over night stay. Friendly staff. Clean bathroom. Comfo8bed.
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025
Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
Not up to standards for foreign tourists. The rooms need updating. There was no hot water.to shower. This is not up to standards for foreigners.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2024
Park Place Boutique Guesthouse
Disappointing for a 4star. Limited breakfast options, simple things like, no fried or boiled or poached eggs, no filter coffee. Only one plug point in the room. Iron in room had no settings and I ended up scorching my garment. Noise was on another level from staff, and when asked to please quiet ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2024
Other neighbourhoods around Southernwood
Quigney Beach
Though Quigney Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Eastern Beach and Jan Smuts Stadium East London.
