Best Hotels in East London (2026) — 40 Top-Rated Stays | IMPT
Updated May 2026 · verified reviews

The best hotels in East London for 2026.

40 top-rated hotels in East London, South Africa, ranked by verified guest reviews. Live prices, instant booking, free cancellation — same rates as Booking.com.

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Overview

Where to stay in East London.

Looking for a hotel in East London? We've ranked the 40 best-reviewed stays in the city so you can compare ratings, location, and price in one place. Every hotel below has verified guest reviews and shows the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com or direct — search your dates to see live availability.

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40top-rated hotels
14rated 4★ or higher
18,527verified guest reviews
4/5average guest score

Across the 40 best-reviewed hotels in East London, 14 carry a 4-star rating or higher and together they hold 18,527 verified guest reviews. The highest-rated right now is Hemingways Hotel at 4.4/5. Whether you want a central base for sightseeing or a quieter, better-value area, the list below lets you compare location, star rating and real guest scores side by side before you book — at the same nightly rate you'd pay on Booking.com.

Top picks

40 best hotels in East London.

Ranked by verified guest rating. Tap any hotel to see live rates, photos and rooms.

Hemingways Hotel — hotel in East London#14.4/5
★★★★

Hemingways Hotel

East London, South Africa

4.4/5 · 2,545 reviews

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Premier Hotel East London ICC — hotel in East London#24.7/5
★★★★

Premier Hotel East London ICC

East London, South Africa

4.7/5 · 2,171 reviews

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Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre — hotel in East London#34.7/5
★★★

Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre

East London, South Africa

4.7/5 · 2,061 reviews

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Garden Court East London — hotel in East London#43.7/5
★★★

Garden Court East London

East London, South Africa

3.7/5 · 2,045 reviews

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Hotel Osner — hotel in East London#54.4/5
★★★

Hotel Osner

East London, South Africa

4.4/5 · 1,552 reviews

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Premier Hotel Regent — hotel in East London#65.0/5
★★★

Premier Hotel Regent

East London, South Africa

5.0/5 · 1,472 reviews

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Gonubie Hotel — hotel in East London#73.4/5
★★★

Gonubie Hotel

East London, South Africa

3.4/5 · 887 reviews

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Trennerys Hotel — hotel in East London#84.7/5
★★★

Trennerys Hotel

East London, South Africa

4.7/5 · 683 reviews

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Kennaway Hotel — hotel in East London#91.7/5
★★★

Kennaway Hotel

East London, South Africa

1.7/5 · 642 reviews

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Haga Haga Hotel — hotel in East London#105.0/5
★★★

Haga Haga Hotel

East London, South Africa

5.0/5 · 513 reviews

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Hotel Olivewood — hotel in East London#113.7/5
★★★★

Hotel Olivewood

East London, South Africa

3.7/5 · 479 reviews

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Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve — hotel in East London#123.7/5
★★★★

Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve

East London, South Africa

3.7/5 · 479 reviews

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Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve — hotel in East London#133.7/5
★★★★

Premier Resort Mpongo Private Game Reserve

East London, South Africa

3.7/5 · 455 reviews

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Splendid Inn King David — hotel in East London#141.4/5
★★★

Splendid Inn King David

East London, South Africa

1.4/5 · 411 reviews

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Kings Lodge Hotel — hotel in East London#153.7/5
★★★

Kings Lodge Hotel

East London, South Africa

3.7/5 · 337 reviews

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Hogsback Arminel Hotel — hotel in East London#164.4/5
★★★

Hogsback Arminel Hotel

East London, South Africa

4.4/5 · 289 reviews

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Quarry Lake Inn — hotel in East London#174.7/5
★★★★

Quarry Lake Inn

East London, South Africa

4.7/5 · 245 reviews

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Morning Glory Cottages — hotel in East London#185.0/5
★★★

Morning Glory Cottages

East London, South Africa

5.0/5 · 119 reviews

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Mackenzies Accommodation — hotel in East London#195.0/5
★★★★

Mackenzies Accommodation

East London, South Africa

5.0/5 · 100 reviews

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Hoylake Inn — hotel in East London#202.7/5
★★★

Hoylake Inn

East London, South Africa

2.7/5 · 90 reviews

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The Loerie Hide — hotel in East London#213.7/5
★★★★

The Loerie Hide

East London, South Africa

3.7/5 · 87 reviews

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At Eezzze Riversway Self Catering — hotel in East London#224.7/5
★★

At Eezzze Riversway Self Catering

East London, South Africa

4.7/5 · 82 reviews

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1st Class Manor B and B — hotel in East London#233.7/5
★★★★

1st Class Manor B and B

East London, South Africa

3.7/5 · 79 reviews

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Ground X Hotel — hotel in East London#241.4/5
★★★

Ground X Hotel

East London, South Africa

1.4/5 · 69 reviews

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Umtamvuna View Cabanas — hotel in East London#254.0/5
★★★

Umtamvuna View Cabanas

East London, South Africa

4.0/5 · 60 reviews

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Palm Tree Manor — hotel in East London#263.7/5
★★★★

Palm Tree Manor

East London, South Africa

3.7/5 · 58 reviews

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Areena Riverside Resort — hotel in East London#275.0/5
★★★★

Areena Riverside Resort

East London, South Africa

5.0/5 · 57 reviews

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182 Old Transkei Road — hotel in East London#285.0/5
★★★★

182 Old Transkei Road

East London, South Africa

5.0/5 · 53 reviews

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Miarestate Hotel & Spa — hotel in East London#295.0/5
★★★★

Miarestate Hotel & Spa

East London, South Africa

5.0/5 · 52 reviews

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Kennington Palms — hotel in East London#303.4/5
★★★

Kennington Palms

East London, South Africa

3.4/5 · 52 reviews

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AQE Accommodation — hotel in East London#313.7/5
★★★

AQE Accommodation

East London, South Africa

3.7/5 · 43 reviews

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Milkwood on Main — hotel in East London#325.0/5
★★★

Milkwood on Main

East London, South Africa

5.0/5 · 38 reviews

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10 on Beresford — hotel in East London#334.0/5
★★★★

10 on Beresford

East London, South Africa

4.0/5 · 38 reviews

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South2sea Gonubie — hotel in East London#344.7/5
★★★

South2sea Gonubie

East London, South Africa

4.7/5 · 36 reviews

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Modern Executive Unit — hotel in East London#354.0/5
★★★

Modern Executive Unit

East London, South Africa

4.0/5 · 34 reviews

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14 on Marine — hotel in East London#364.4/5

14 on Marine

East London, South Africa

4.4/5 · 32 reviews

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11 On Grace — hotel in East London#374.0/5

11 On Grace

East London, South Africa

4.0/5 · 31 reviews

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Gonubie Summit — hotel in East London#384.4/5
★★★

Gonubie Summit

East London, South Africa

4.4/5 · 23 reviews

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Clouds End Sanctuary — hotel in East London#394.4/5
★★★

Clouds End Sanctuary

East London, South Africa

4.4/5 · 15 reviews

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Pug and Putter — hotel in East London#403.4/5
★★★

Pug and Putter

East London, South Africa

3.4/5 · 13 reviews

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Hotels in East London — your questions.

What are the best hotels in East London?
The top-rated hotel in East London right now is Hemingways Hotel (4.4/5 from 2,545 verified reviews). This page ranks 40 of the best-reviewed hotels in East London, South Africa, updated for 2026.
How much does a hotel in East London cost?
Nightly prices in East London vary by season, location, and star rating. IMPT shows live rates that match Booking.com and Expedia — search your dates to see the current price for any hotel on this page.
Which area of East London is best to stay in?
It depends on your trip: central districts suit first-time visitors and sightseeing, while quieter neighbourhoods offer better value. Every hotel below shows its exact location so you can pick what fits your plans.
Can I book a hotel in East London with free cancellation?
Yes — most hotels in East London offer free cancellation up to check-in. Filter for free-cancellation rates when you search your dates.
Are these East London hotels good for families?
Many of the East London hotels listed include family rooms, and you can set the number of guests and rooms when you search. Each listing shows star rating and verified guest scores to help you choose.

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