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Road Lodge East London

1.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Reception
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$68
includes taxes & fees
18 July - 19 July

Explore the area

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Corner Union Avenue and Cheltenham Road, East London, Eastern Cape, 7530
  • Place, East London Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ann Bryant Art Gallery
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Jan Smuts Stadium East London
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, East London (ELS)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

East London

At Road Lodge East London you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of East London Museum and Ann Bryant Art Gallery. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a free manager's reception, coffee/tea in a common area and a microwave in a common area. Continental breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this East London hotel, you'll be 2 km (1.3 mi) from The Cenotaph and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Jan Smuts Stadium East London.

What's nearby

  • East London Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ann Bryant Art Gallery - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Cenotaph - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Jan Smuts Stadium East London - 7 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Nahoon Beach - 12 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jules On Jarvis - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Kitchen Table - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ginger & Co - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Road Lodge East London

A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Road Lodge East London. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this East London hotel.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 2006
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Road Lodge East London offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. This East London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include a shower. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 140 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ZAR 140 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

What is the cancellation policy at Road Lodge East London?

Road Lodge East London offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 25 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Road Lodge East London on 18 July 2026 start from AU$68, 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 parking available at Road Lodge East London?

Yep, Road Lodge East London has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Road Lodge East London?

The closest beach to Road Lodge East London is Eastern Beach (3.7 km).

Does Road Lodge East London have a pool?

Road Lodge East London has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Road Lodge East London serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is served weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Road Lodge East London?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Road Lodge East London?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Road Lodge East London?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Road Lodge East London Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 261 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 261 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 261 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 261 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 261 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always clean and fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Magabaditsane Brian

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

8/10 Good

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The check in was disorganized and had to fill in endless forms. I use this hotel regulary. They need to review their breakfast priciing as it does not warrant what you are getting. Boring
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was excellent. Good service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Wood

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

Vale for money

Good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff very good. Too much noise by other guests disturbed my sleep. No control by hotel staff. Otherwise good.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Simthembile

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was not cleaned on time, linen was undone and there were cockroaches in the bathroom. No shower cap in the shower we had to ask for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ayanda

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ranitha

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

Not up to standard

Restaurant.. certain meals on menu was not available. Certain beer requested as per list..not available. Air con not working
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nhlanhla

Liked: Staff & service
Some clients were extremely noisy at night and early hours of the morning , very insensitive to the needs of us/ others.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021