Southernwood Travel Guide
East London
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Popular places to visit
Nahoon Beach
This popular East London beach is famous for its surfing competitions, kayaking excursions, river fishing and scenic walks across the headland.
Eastern Beach
Enjoy long coastal walks, learn to surf, spot colorful marine life at the nearby aquarium and admire the scenery at East London’s main beach.
Cove Rock
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cove Rock might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to East London. Amble around the area's white-sand beaches or visit its casinos.
Bonza Bay Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bonza Bay Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to East London. Wander the white-sand beaches or discover the area's coral reefs.
Jan Smuts Stadium East London
Catch an event at Jan Smuts Stadium East London during your trip to Arcadia. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
East London Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at East London Museum in Selborne. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Things to do
Addo Elephant Park multi-day Photo Safari
East London: Hogsback Mountain Getaway with Accommodation
Top hotels in Southernwood
Premier Hotel East London ICC
A little tired but staff were very cheerful and housekeeping worked hard to keep room clean. It would have been a wonderful place in its heyday. If it is refurbished it will be 5 star again.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Premier Hotel Regent
Hemingways Hotel
It was very good.
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025
Blue Lagoon Hotel and Conference Centre
Road Lodge East London
Garden Court East London
Other neighbourhoods around Southernwood
Quigney Beach
Though Quigney Beach may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Jan Smuts Stadium East London and Eastern Beach.
