The Birdhouse

4.0 star property
Suburban bed & breakfast in East London with free parking

Photo gallery for The Birdhouse

Terrace/patio
Luxury King Unit | Private kitchen
Interior entrance
Luxury Double Room
Front of property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Explore the area

View map
3-16th Avenue, Gonubie, East London, Eastern Cape, 5257
  • Place, Bonza Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Eastern Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Nahoon Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, East London (ELS)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury King Unit

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury King Room Upperdeck

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room Upperdeck

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Patio
Kitchenette
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Queen Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Deep-soaking bath
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Queen

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Kitchen
Fridge
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Sofa bed
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Patio
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

East London

The Birdhouse places you steps from Gonubie Mouth Nature Reserve and within a 20-minute stroll of Gonubie Beach. Highlights at this B&B include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room patios. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, barbecues and a television in a common area. English breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class East London B&B include King's Mall and Beacon Bay Crossing.

What's nearby

  • Gonubie Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Beacon Bay Crossing - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Eastern Beach - 18 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Nahoon Beach - 18 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cantina & Craft - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sanook Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪John Dory’s - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Birdhouse

Suburban bed & breakfast in East London with free parking
As a guest of The Birdhouse, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The Birdhouse also features a garden, laundry facilities, and a television in common area. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star East London bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Birdhouse offers 6 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This East London bed & breakfast provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • 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

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 65 for adults and ZAR 45 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Birdhouse

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 6 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 250 (one way)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 65 for adults and from ZAR 45 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Up to 6 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Birdhouse B&B East London
Birdhouse East London
The Birdhouse East London
The Birdhouse Bed & breakfast
The Birdhouse Bed & breakfast East London

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Birdhouse?

Yep, The Birdhouse has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Birdhouse?

As of 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Birdhouse on 11 Nov 2025 start from NZ$87.55, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Birdhouse?

Yep, The Birdhouse is a short 16-minute walk from Gonubie Beach.

Does The Birdhouse have a pool?

The Birdhouse has an outdoor pool.

Is The Birdhouse family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, laundry facilities and a BBQ, it's no surprise that The Birdhouse is a hit with families.

Does The Birdhouse serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is on offer at The Birdhouse.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Birdhouse?

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 The Birdhouse?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Birdhouse?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.