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Hemingways Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star guestrooms with free WiFi

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Restaurant
Meeting facility
Exterior
Casino

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Corner Western Bypass & Two Rivers Drive, Cambridge, East London, Eastern Cape, 5200
  • Place, Beacon Bay Crossing
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Nahoon Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, East London (ELS)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Premium

Standard Premium

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Room

Executive Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

East London

Close to airport.You'll find East London Museum and Ann Bryant Art Gallery within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. The Cenotaph and Jan Smuts Stadium East London are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Beacon Bay Crossing - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Eastern Beach - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Nahoon Beach - 10 min drive - 9.9 km
  • East London Museum - 10 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jules On Jarvis - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginger & Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Plato - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hemingways Hotel

4-star guestrooms with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. Hemingways Hotel offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. The business-friendly Hemingways Hotel also features a casino, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star East London hotel.

  • 108 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Casino
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hemingways Hotel offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and hair dryers.

This East London hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 feet of space)
  • Children's pool
  • Gaming table
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall
  • Slot machine
  • TV in common areas

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 elevator
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium satellite channels

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hemingways Hotel

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Southern Sun Hemingways
Sun Hemingways
Sun Hemingways Hotel
Southern Sun Hemingways Hotel East London
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Southern Sun Hemingways East London
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Southern Sun Hemingways
Hemingways Hotel East London
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hemingways Hotel to the airport?

Hemingways Hotel is 12.4 mi (30-min drive) away from the East London (ELS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hemingways Hotel ?

As of Jun 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hemingways Hotel on Jul 3, 2026 start from CA $107, 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.

Does Hemingways Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hemingways Hotel .

How close is Hemingways Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.7 mi (10-min drive) from Nahoon Beach and 6.4 mi (16-min drive) from Bonza Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hemingways Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hemingways Hotel , but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 200 for adults and ZAR 100 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hemingways Hotel ?

During your stay you can enjoy the 118 square-foot casino on site, featuring 1 slot machine and 1 gaming table.

What time is check-in at Hemingways Hotel ?

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

Is there free parking at Hemingways Hotel ?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hemingways Hotel have a pool?

Hemingways Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Hemingways Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hemingways Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hemingways Hotel to downtown East London?

Hemingways Hotel is 3 mi away from East London.

Hemingways Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

10/10 Excellent

Sebo

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

riyaaz

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Sindiswa Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

riyaaz

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024