Blue Bend Place, Beacon Bay, 5241 East London, South Africa
#7 of 13 hotels in East London
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1007 hotel reviews
7.6Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.9
Facilities
7.9
Staff
8.3
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
7.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 14, 2024
Andy
South AfricaUpkeep
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Asanda
South AfricaI could not find my underwear in my room
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Eileen
South AfricaEggs for breakfast are a staple not a nice to have
Breakfast was a disaster. At 9 am when we arrived there was total chaos , tables hadn’t been cleaned we waited for a table. The hostess said they had been busy and would restock the buffet . Coffee was good the restock was very slow.No salmon very empty fruit salad very bare pastry selection. We scratched some fruit & yoghurt then went for hot breakfast only to be told there were no eggs available. They were going to try get some but it could take some time. This is when we decided to leave the dinning room and go elsewhere. Will definitely rethink staying at the hotel again. We have stayed 3 times before but wow this was not acceptable
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Thandeka
South AfricaWe had to wait for hours after check in time to get a room. We didn't have towels on a daily basis and practically had to beg and plead with them for this basic necessity.
The access to the beach was convenient and the area is lovely.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Siphokazi
South AfricaThe noise coming from other rooms
The beautiful view
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Khwezi
South AfricaNothing
The location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Rawana
South Africa1 Bathroom in family Rooms. No full privacy
The Breakfast, location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Siphokazi
South AfricaThe noise
Rooms and living the food
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 28, 2024
Viwe
South AfricaOther patrons lighting fireworks
Breakfast Pool is child friendly The bar highlander
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 28, 2024
Quintin
South AfricaThe bathroom was showing signs of wear and tear. Drops of water leaking from light fitting above bath.
Its positioning, being close to the river and sea.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 28, 2024
Luxolo
South AfricaThe view of my room was just trees on all sides
The food, the room setting and space. The beautiful garden
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Oscar
South AfricaThere was no Microwave in the room.
Breakfast was palatable and they served my wife here Vegetarian meal...We enjoyed it. The Location was awesome, Beachfront friendly and accessible.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 24, 2024
Noluvuyo
South AfricaLocation
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 22, 2024
Mawethu
South AfricaNone
Excellent location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Abdul
South AfricaThe location was great. They could not accommodate having our rooms together but it was very full. We also had to wait to be able to get our rooms. We had to ask for towels but it was given quite quickly.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 15, 2024
Mvuyi
IrelandBreakfast mediocre could have a little more selection. Service was very slow from the bar to order food; there was one guy running up and down looking after many tables at once. The hotel was busy as it was holiday time and could do with more staff in the bar.
This hotel is situated in a beautiful, quiet area close to the lovely beach. Amazing views from the apartment we booked. Very secure and safe.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 10, 2024
Silokazana
South AfricaThere was some noisy people at night. It was not much but at some pount they disturbed our sleep.
The receptionists offered a great service and were very helpful. We liked our stay and had a great time at Blue Lagoon.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 9, 2024
Daleen
South AfricaWe arrived on a Sunday evening, but the Hotel was very noisy with loud music and a lot of young people partying. It was not what I expected. The dassies are also taking over the place.
The Hotel has easy access to the beach. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: January 9, 2024
Palesa
South AfricaThe first few days we had no towels as their laundry had was not working. And some plugs in the bedroom were not working. But honestly I cant complain about anything else.
We booked the 2 bedroom apartment with the sea view and it was nothing short of amazing! The rooms were good sized for my family and the walls are sound proof which is great because a number of reviews complained about noise and we had not experienced any. The apartment comes with a fully furnished kitchen which helped store food in the fridge and we were able to make popcorn on their stove tops. The restaurant has good food and the place has a 24/7 room service!!! The cocktails from the bar were amazing and quite reasonable.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Yolanda
South Africathe smell from the bathroom, i wish they could create an air space. I also didn't like the sound from the bed. When you turn it makes a noise.
They have friendly staff especially the groundsman. Their breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Busika
South AfricaDisorganised guests when dishing up.
It was value for money, although guests could be better managed during dishing up.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 7, 2024
Nxumalo
South AfricaIt was noisy. Breakfast buffet could be a bit more orderly. Room service was slow and the staff could do with better training. Cleaning staff didn’t replace the towels. Our room also had a plumbing issue which resulted in us being moved to a different room.
The food was nice but the buffet process was frustrating. The queue for the eggs was extremely long. Some breakfast items ran out and they were not replenished. The hotel is perfectly located, you have private access to the beach and lagoon.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Nontle
South AfricaCleaning services did not impress me
Never ate the breakfast,location is perfect.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Vuyiswa
South AfricaNothing
Everything was perfect
Stayed in December 2023
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