The Paralian

Property class: 4

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Free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at The Paralian. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ￥11,624
￥13,421 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the ocean through large windows.

Sea Facing Luxury Rooms

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a small kitchenette area.

Family Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a television mounted on the wall, a shower area, and a bedside table with a red mug.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located by the ocean, The Paralian is in Quigney Beach, a neighborhood in East London. Hemingways Mall and Beacon Bay Crossing are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gonubie Mouth Nature Reserve and Kwelera Nature Reserve. The Cenotaph and Kwelera National Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our East London travel guide
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5201, Eastern Cape, East London, Cnr Cowper and Seaview Terrace Street

What's nearby

  • A coastal walkway with a rocky shoreline, a clear sky, and distant hills.
    Eastern Beach
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, rocky cliffs, and ocean waves.
    Nahoon Beach
    7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Orient Beach
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jan Smuts Stadium East London
    5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Bonza Bay Beach
    13 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS)
    18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ginger & Co
    5 min drive
  • Jules On Jarvis
    6 min drive
  • The Kitchen Table
    4 min drive
  • La Vida
    5 min walk
  • Sanook
    5 min drive

About this property

The Paralian

  • Upscale guesthouse located in Quigney Beach
  • You can look forward to free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at The Paralian. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-in, and a front-desk safe
    • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Paralian have perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers
    • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Paralian pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Paralian?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Paralian on Nov 23, 2026 start from ￥11,624, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Paralian?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at The Paralian?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Paralian provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is The Paralian located?

Located in Quigney Beach, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Orient Beach and Eastern Beach. Jan Smuts Stadium East London and The Cenotaph are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Paralian Reviews

7.2

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for the price

My stay was just for one night and it was great. But they turn off the WiFi in the morning and they didn’t tell me that when I was checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Everything is just terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing sea-facing views

I booked a sea-view room and had amazing views from the deck. The room was great - spacious and had everything I needed. Liked the hot chocolate sachet and bottled water finishing touches (that many SA hotels do not do). Blockout curtains were good too (although I wanted to wake up with the sun). Breakfast was mostly ok - it said baked good but there were none, though everything else was fine. The hotel was apparently near some restaurants but I did not venture out. Parking was tricky for me (but not for others) as I was the last to arrive and had to squeeze into the 4-car garage. I think anyone who arrived after me parked outside. Wifi worked ok. I read some negative reviews on sound and location - I agree that the rooms are not soundproof but it did not bother me as I was not trying to sleep during breakfast; and I was not expecting to walk around the area at night (it IS South Africa, after all). All said, a few niggles, but a good experience and I would stay here again if I had to stay in East London.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would never recommend Paralian to anyone.

The facility cannot be rated above 2-star. The surroundings are dirty and unkempt. I had to go round trying to locate entrance, which turned out to be a small side door. Small reception area at corner, no foyer. A security guard, who was at least friendly, was also a receptionist. Though the room had seemingly been refurbished with wooden floor, it was dirty. The throw on the bed had oil and food stains. There was a nail polish stain on the floor. Worst was under the bed and on the wall in headboard area - It was as if these had not been swept for weeks. I couldn't even make coffee because the kettle had brown stains at bottom. When I requested a change of room I was told that was not possible because Hotel.com had booked me that room. I couldn't sleep another night and decided to book day-2 in a far better establishment - a 4-star along the esplanade - at less than what I had paid at The Paralian. I'm glad I moved even though I had booked and paid for 2 days. I even took pictures of these things as evidence so I'm not just moaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

East London Stay

Staff friendly, rooms are spacious, however, needs a little TLC. Brekafast was very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Needs attention

The surface of room floors scratched and dirty and the sleeper couch for my son in terrible shape. This particular room was just not satisfactory compared to the previous one I occupied. However, it had spectacular views! Staff with good manners and service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

The people are great...the building sucks!

The first room I was placed in at The Paralian (#10) was small, poorly laid out, and generally "inadequate", whereas the second one (#3) was much more spacious and comfortable...although the bathroom is poorly laid out and resulting in me skinning my shin when trying to enter it in the middle of the night. The biggest problem is that the entire building...a small/boutique hotel...is built of concrete, metal and glass...with absolutely ZERO noise deadening properties. As such, I wasn't able to get a proper night's sleep in 7 attempts. Even this morning (Sunday), I was rudely awakened by a "loud talker" making a phone call in the breakfast area (the third such "loud talker alarm call"...by three different people...in 7 days). The area is not well regarded by the people I met with in East London. ALL of them instructed me to NOT go for a walk in the evening, for my own safety. The staff is pleasant and very accommodating, but the hotel itself was a let down. If I hadn't booked my stay using Hotels.com - through which I couldn't get a refund - I would have left on Day 3!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best accommodation in EL

It was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Happy

Very nice when inside
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018