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The Birdhouse

4.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast in East London with free parking

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The Birdhouse sits right by the sea, providing a charming getaway complete with a children's playground and refreshing outdoor pool. Travelers can connect to WiFi in common areas, fire up the barbecue grills, or simply relax in the garden or on the sun-drenched terrace.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥7,151
￥17,461 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 16 - Dec 17

Room options

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Luxury Double Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury King Unit | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury King Unit

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Kitchen
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury King Room Upperdeck | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury King Room Upperdeck

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room Upperdeck | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Upperdeck

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Queen Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Queen Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Queen | Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Queen

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Kitchen
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
5257, Eastern Cape, East London, 3-16th Avenue, Gonubie

What's nearby

  • Gonubie Mouth Nature Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gonubie Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Jan Smuts Stadium East London - 18 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Nahoon Beach - 18 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Birdhouse

Upscale bed & breakfast by the sea
At The Birdhouse, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and a reception hall
Room features
All guestrooms at The Birdhouse have amenities such as WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 250 (one way)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 65 for adults and ZAR 45 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 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; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does The Birdhouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Birdhouse?

As of Dec 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Birdhouse on Dec 16, 2025 start from ￥7,151, excluding 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 The Birdhouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Birdhouse?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Birdhouse?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Birdhouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 200 per person applies.

Where is The Birdhouse located?

Situated by the sea, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Gonubie Mouth Nature Reserve and Gonubie Beach. King's Mall is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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