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Hemingways Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel in East London with casino and fitness centre

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Exterior
Meeting facility
Interior
Casino
Presidential Suite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
The current price is €71
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Premium

Standard Premium

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in East London, Hemingways Hotel is near the airport and near a boardwalk. Beacon Bay Crossing and King's Mall 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. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching.
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Corner Western Bypass & Two Rivers Drive, Cambridge, East London, Eastern Cape, 5200

What's nearby

  • Beacon Bay Crossing - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • The Cenotaph - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Eastern Beach - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Nahoon Beach - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wimpy - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Roman's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hemingways Hotel

Hotel near the airport
Take advantage of a casino, an airport shuttle and a shopping centre on-site at Hemingways Hotel . For those looking to try their luck, this hotel boasts a slot machine, a casino VIP room and a casino gaming table. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), ATM/banking services and meeting rooms
  • A nature reserve, a computer station and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 108 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and hairdryers
  • 32-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, LED light bulbs and travel cots

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Casino (118 square foot of space)
  • Children's pool
  • Gaming table
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping centre
  • Slot machine
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 200 for adults and from ZAR 100 for children

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Southern Sun Hemingways
Sun Hemingways
Sun Hemingways Hotel
Southern Sun Hemingways Hotel East London
Southern Sun Hemingways Hotel
Southern Sun Hemingways East London
Hemingways Hotel
Hemingways Hotel Hotel
Southern Sun Hemingways
Hemingways Hotel East London
Hemingways Hotel Hotel East London

Frequently asked questions

Does Hemingways Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hemingways Hotel ?

As of 21 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hemingways Hotel on 30 Aug 2025 start from €70.53, 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 Hemingways Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hemingways Hotel ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hemingways Hotel ?

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

What time is check-out at Hemingways Hotel ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hemingways Hotel located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from East London Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ann Bryant Art Gallery and The Cenotaph. Jan Smuts Stadium East London and Beacon Bay Crossing are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Hemingways Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great escape from the daily grind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slow internet
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The shower door leaked resulting in bathroom wet and having to use a lot of towels. Some lights not working
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sindiswa Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

riyaaz

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024