The Birdhouse Bed & Breakfast #NO Loadshedding #Solar Energy

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Birdhouse Bed & Breakfast in Gonubie offers family rooms with private bathrooms, balconies, and sea views. Each room includes a walk-in shower, refrigerator, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Additional amenities include an outdoor fireplace, children's playground, and barbecue facilities. Convenient Location: Located 16 mi from East London Airport, the property is 1.2 mi from Gonubie Beach. Nearby attractions include Gonubie Golf Club (1.6 mi) and East London Museum (11 mi). Free on-site private parking is provided. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its breakfast, attentive staff, and excellent location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Fikiswa
South Africa South Africa
“Everything, from checking in, breakfast to check-out. II think the lady's name is Belinda - if not please bear with me. She has excellent people skills and is warm towards people.”
Siseko
South Africa South Africa
“I liked everything about the property, the staff was friendly it's clean, in a friendly environment you get to relax even just sitting outside the tranquility and peace of mind the place give is exceptional exactly what I needed”
Imelda
Netherlands Netherlands
“The garden area with a pool etc was beautifully maintained.”
Amahle
South Africa South Africa
“The lady serving us was very much friendly and accommodative.Breakfast was very delicious.Will definitely go back”
Mqoboli
South Africa South Africa
“to top it all, the way they handled my children was out of this world and never been expected, will definitely make it a home away from home”
Wanda
Canada Canada
“Friendly staff, delicious breakfast, clean, close proximity to beach, nice outside braai area 😊”
Sheri-lee
South Africa South Africa
“Staff was amazing and welcoming, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Went over and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. Everything was spot on thabk you and well done”
Duiker's
South Africa South Africa
“Buildings really well cared for. Staff went out of their way to make us welcome.”
Ongeziwe
South Africa South Africa
“Was not entirely satisfied, I loved the yogurt and my eggs were perfect.”
Wanga
South Africa South Africa
“I liked the fact that the place is more natural, the owners are very creative people 👌. The place is neat, nice and quiet . It is the kind of space one requires for either leisure or business . Breakfast was included in the price and was nice ....”

Managed by Mariette van der Vyver

Company review score: 9.5Based on 327 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

The Birdhouse is overlooking the Bird Sanctuary, that is home to rare indigenous flora and is a bird & nature lover's paradise. We are not affected by Loadshedding. We are fully Solar equiped.

Neighborhood info

The Birdhouse is situated in 16th Avenue, Gonubie opposite the Bird Sanctuary, that is home to rare indigenous flora and is a bird & nature lover's paradise with over 160 species – its also the home of the Crowned Crane. If a luxurious, relaxed venue is what you are looking for – look no further! We have our own Airport Shuttle and around town available. We are appr 500 m from the nearest beach. We do Marine charters for sunset cruises, dolphin & whale viewing, fishing at sea and river cruises (Weather dependent).

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa

Area info

Amenities of The Birdhouse Bed & Breakfast #NO Loadshedding #Solar Energy

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms

House rules

The Birdhouse Bed & Breakfast #NO Loadshedding #Solar Energy takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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