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Road Lodge East London

1.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

Photo gallery for Road Lodge East London

Outdoor pool
Reception
Food and drink
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$72
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Corner Union Avenue and Cheltenham Road, East London, Eastern Cape, 7530
  • East London Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Ann Bryant Art Gallery
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • The Cenotaph
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • East London (ELS)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Non Smoking

Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Non Smoking

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Twin Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:00 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 - 8 min walk
  • Jan Smuts Stadium East London - 3 min drive
  • Nahoon Beach - 9 min drive
  • Eastern Beach - 11 min drive
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - Vincent Park - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Road Lodge East London

Suburban hotel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 95 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.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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

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 95 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 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Road Lodge East London on 1 Mar 2025 start from NZ$71.92, 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 daily between 6:30 AM and 9:00 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. 74 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 242 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephan

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Deon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

MRS M

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Lesego

Business traveller
Some guests were smokinf...drunk and noisy. Kitchen also noisy. Ice machine not working. No ice buckets!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MRS M

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

HCB

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nonkanyiso

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ntombifikile

Travelled with group
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

6/10 Okay

Deon

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siyavuya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kholeka

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mei

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Thabo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pumeza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noluthando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nomabelu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JULIAN

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Ayanda

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Towels in the room were old , no shower caps in the bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khungeka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Thembile

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tertius

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Noluyolo

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023