Garden Court East London

Hotels
Southern Sun Hotels
8.2 (796 reviews)
Corner of John Bailey and Moore Streets , East London , za

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Inconsistent room cleanliness
Limited food variety

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Some guests mentioned issues with room cleanliness and baths causing mess.
Service
8.5
Staff was friendly and helpful, with some exceptions noted.
Location
8.54
Excellent location with beautiful sea views.
Room Quality
7.99
Rooms were generally clean, but some were outdated and not well maintained.
Amenities
8.52
The hotel offers nice amenities although improvements on some facilities were suggested.
Value for Money
7.48
Concerns raised about the cost relative to room conditions and services.
Food and Beverage
8.03
Food quality was praised, but limited options noted by some guests.
Overall Experience
8.5
Most guests enjoyed their stay despite some challenges.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 01:37

Property Description

Convenient Location:
Located just 1.8 km from Quigney Eastern Beach, Garden Court East London provides easy access to popular attractions in the area.

Modern Amenities:
Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, concierge service, and free WiFi throughout the property for a comfortable stay.

Delicious Dining Options:
Indulge in a buffet, continental, or Full English/Irish breakfast each morning at the on-site restaurant.

Book your stay at Garden Court East London and experience the best of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 796 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 7.48
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Zintle family_with_children za
5
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Nobenguni couple za
10
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Amanda couple za
10
2026-03-05 via Nuitee
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Tetyana solo_traveller za
10
We had a lovely time. Beautiful food and a very lovely and relaxing atmosphere.
Pros:

The location was perfect. Everything I needed was in close proximity. It was clean. The staff was very accommodating and sweet.

Cons:

My room was not big enough for a family of 5.

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Andreas couple de
10
Schöner Aufenthalt
Pros:

Alles

Cons:

Nichts

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Siseko solo_traveller za
7
It was fantastic there was no noise.
Pros:

Sea view, swimming pool, friendly staff especially Thando at the reception and buffet breakfast.

Cons:

Floor mats are not clean

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Sabelo couple za
2
Pros:

Enough parking space close to the lobby

Cons:

Aircon didn't work
There a foul smell in the room..we were forced to keep balcony door open for fresh air and dissipate the foul smell.
Checking in is super slow.
It's terribly slow..

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Grace family_with_children gh
8
Nice stay
Pros:

The location at the beach front was perfect

Cons:

The bathroom facilities were looking old and outdated

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Mpote couple za
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Simphiwe solo_traveller za
6
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Pearl family_with_children za
8
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Siviwe couple za
8
Pros:

The view, the cleanliness and the comfortable bathroom.

Cons:

Not much, just the iron we got from housekeeping. It was not safe to use at all, almost got burnt by the steam as part of the top was broken.

2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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nozibele couple za
10
Pros:

The bed is so comfortable and the food is so nice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Zingce couple za
9
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Nomfundo couple za
5
My stay was ok
Pros:

Close to the beach and restaurants

Cons:

I didn’t like the bed, the mattress had a slope and that made it very uncomfortable.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Fezile couple za
8
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Mathews extended_group za
10
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Potwana couple za
4
2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Lungiswa family_with_children za
6
We had a pleasant stay
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Nosipho couple za
10
Pros:

10

2026-01-29 via Nuitee