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Road Lodge East London

1.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Daily continental breakfast (ZAR 95 per person)
Property grounds
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Road Lodge East London is a perfect base to experience the city's charm. Relax by the pool, attend the manager's reception, or visit the nearby Ann Bryant Art Gallery. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning, and secure bicycle storage for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
The current price is AU$66
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Mobile key entry
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Mobile key entry
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Mobile key entry
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Mobile key entry
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Mobile key entry
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Corner Union Avenue and Cheltenham Road, East London, Eastern Cape, 7530

What's nearby

  • East London Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Cenotaph - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Eastern Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Nahoon Beach - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Salt - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sanook - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Road Lodge East London

Hotel near Eastern Beach
Located close to East London Museum and Ann Bryant Art Gallery, Road Lodge East London provides an airport shuttle, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and free newspapers
  • A front desk safe, coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 90 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

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The price is AU$63
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 95 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room sofa bed
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (60 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ZAR 95 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

East London Road Lodge
Road Lodge East London
Road Lodge East London Hotel
Road Lodge East London Hotel
Road Lodge East London East London
Road Lodge East London Hotel East London

Frequently asked questions

Does Road Lodge East London have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Road Lodge East London?

As of 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Road Lodge East London on 9 Nov 2025 start from AU$66.49, 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.

Is Road Lodge East London pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Road Lodge East London?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Road Lodge East London?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Road Lodge East London?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Road Lodge East London provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 150 per person applies.

Where is Road Lodge East London located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of East London Museum and Ann Bryant Art Gallery. The Cenotaph and Jan Smuts Stadium East London are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Road Lodge East London Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 253 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Motale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed staying at East London road logde hotel i was so amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great over night stay. Friendly staff. Clean bathroom. Comfo8bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sixolisiwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was amazing I really enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mr SJ

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

Familiar and friendly

Very friendly staff, easy location, clean and accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Magabaditsane Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ANNELIE

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

GOOD

EVERYTHING WAS GOOD, THANK YOU
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Reception very friendly,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Geurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a good budget hotel for a quick one night overnight stay. It is safe and provides secure parking. The rooms are very small and the bathrooms were questionable - the shower did not want to drain. The staff were wonderful though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ntombifikile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hi it was Good ,the Staff is Friendly .I wish you can upgrade your Dst channels.I enjoyed the Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good , space a bit small.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

theo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Twin beds bases keep moving and they are very small in size..rooms not spacious enough, no fridges in the room,bathroom not spacious to even turn around.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

MRS M

Disliked: Room comfort
The staff at this hotel was unable to address issues of noise and unruliness with other guests that interrupted my and other paying guests sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Lesego

Some guests were smokinf...drunk and noisy. Kitchen also noisy. Ice machine not working. No ice buckets!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ayanda

Towels in the room were old , no shower caps in the bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Khaya

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

Loud noise throughout the night

There was noise throughout the night. There was no stop to it and missed out on sleep. I can't book there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Karabo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unpleasant Stay

Terrible experience. My room was outdated, the bedding is old & uncomfortable. The ice machine was out of service & the furniture & fittings looks 40 years old.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Tyrone

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Asja

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bulelani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort

Can you please provide me with the Invoice of my s

The stay was vrry excellent, excellent service and the staff was friendly aCab
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Deon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

MRS M

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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