Featuring a private beach area and views of sea, Cowrie Lodge at Cove Rock Country Estate is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in East London, 400 metres from Cove Rock Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast features an outdoor swimming pool with a fence, as well as a fitness room and a 24-hour front desk. The units at the bed and breakfast come with a seating area, a TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with a hair dryer and a shower. Some units feature a balcony and/or a patio with quiet street views. All units include bed linen. An à la carte breakfast, comprising warm dishes and juice is served every morning at the property. Guests may chill out in the on-site bar, while packed lunches are also available. You can play tennis at the bed and breakfast, and the area is popular for fishing. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of golfing. East London Aquarium is 15 km from Cowrie Lodge at Cove Rock Country Estate, while East London Museum is 16 km away. The nearest airport is East London, 6 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for East London
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Paul
    South Africa South Africa
    Bev met me with a cheerful smile and showed me around. There is an excellent communal kitchen with a Nespresso machine (with pods!) My room was beautiful, spacious and clean, with a glass door onto a roomy deck. It's everything I could have...
  • Jacqueline
    South Africa South Africa
    Spectacular setting with exquisite views of the ocean. Super comfortable spacious self-catering units, with great appliances. Very neat and quiet. The management is brilliant; very accommodating and super friendly. Not sure why anyone visiting...
  • Sinothando
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is so quiet and the owner was so nice , the room is so much warm and there's also a wifi .. the place is so lovey I'm definitely gonna come back
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Cowrie Lodges @ Cove Rock Country Estate

Company review score: 9.9Based on 32 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Cowrie Lodge Suites, Units & Apartments, established in 2007, your hosts Graham & Bev ensure our guests are ss relaxed & comfortable with us as we are.

Property information

The Lodge is situated on the popular Sunshine Coast in a beautiful, private County Estate at Cove Rock. Close to Beach5 5 Minute drive to East London/King Phaolo Airport 5 Minute drive to IDZ 2 Minute drive to East London Grand Prix Circuiit 1 Minute drive to R72 to Port Alfred/Port Elizabeth 10km from East London City Centre. Whether in East London on holiday, a stop-over or business, Cowrie Lodge is the ideal place to stay. Guests can enjoy free WI-FI, Smart TV, Fridge & Coffee/Tea facilities in each suite, unit & apartment. Cowrie Lodge prides itself on exceptional service by our friendly staff that are always willing to provide the best service possible to our guests by offering clean, spacious, comfortable accommodation. Most importantly to ensure privacy & tranquillity for every guest. We therefore do not accommodate for Social gatherings or Parties. We are also, unfortunately, not pet friendly, due to a “no pets allowed into the Estate by Visitors” rule of the Cove Rock Homeowners Association.

Neighbourhood information

Cove Rock Country Estate is an upmarket, private, access controlled Estate; guests are therefore required to produce identification on arrival for every visitor over the age of 16. The speed limit is strictly 30km per hour to protect children, adults & wildlife walking the streets of our Estate. The wildlife roam freely & can be seen strolling & relaxing in the gardens. The beach is a 200m walk from the Lodge, as well as the 9 Hole Golf Course, Tennis Court, Mini Rugby/Soccer Field, Cricket Pitch, Swimming Pool, Children’s play equipment, a Spaza Shop & a Clubhouse.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cowrie Lodge at Cove Rock Country Estate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Minimarket on site
    • Designated smoking area
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Fence around pool
    Wellness
    • Fitness
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Fitness centre
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules

    Cowrie Lodge at Cove Rock Country Estate takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 19:00

    Check-out

    From 06:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    There is no capacity for cots at this property.

    There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Bankcard Cowrie Lodge at Cove Rock Country Estate accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    FAQs about Cowrie Lodge at Cove Rock Country Estate

    • The prices at Cowrie Lodge at Cove Rock Country Estate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Cowrie Lodge at Cove Rock Country Estate is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at Cowrie Lodge at Cove Rock Country Estate include:

      • Twin/Double

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Cowrie Lodge at Cove Rock Country Estate offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness centre
      • Table tennis
      • Fishing
      • Tennis court
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Beachfront
      • Private beach area
      • Beach
      • Horse riding
      • Fitness
      • Swimming Pool
      • Tennis equipment

    • Guests staying at Cowrie Lodge at Cove Rock Country Estate can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • À la carte
      • Breakfast to go

    • Cowrie Lodge at Cove Rock Country Estate is 5.6 miles from the centre of East London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.