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Thornycroft Lodge

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You can look forward to an airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/cafe at Thornycroft Lodge. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Guests can also expect to find a garden, a library and laundry facilities.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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Room options

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Luxury Suite | Minibar, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Luxury Suite

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

East London is home to Thornycroft Lodge. Alexander Country Club and Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Cenotaph and Kwelera National Botanical Garden. Visit our East London travel guide
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C70 Thornycroft Road, East London, Eastern Cape, 5252

What's nearby

  • A coastal building with a balcony overlooking the ocean.
    Eastern Beach
    15 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • A wooden boardwalk with railings, surrounded by lush greenery, leading to a beach.
    Nahoon Beach
    15 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Hemingways Mall
    8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Beacon Bay Crossing
    11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • East London Museum
    15 min drive - 7.0 miles

Getting around

  • East London (ELS)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    7 min drive
  • Ginger & Co
    8 min drive
  • Curry Muncher
    7 min drive
  • Jules On Jarvis
    9 min drive
  • Abbotsford Arms
    7 min drive

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 30 to 55 for adults and ZAR 30 to 55 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • DVD player
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Spa treatment rooms

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 185 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 30 to 55 for adults, and ZAR 30 to 55 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 300 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 185 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Does Thornycroft Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Thornycroft Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thornycroft Lodge?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Thornycroft Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Thornycroft Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 300 per vehicle applies.

Where is Thornycroft Lodge located?

Situated in East London, this lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hemingways Mall, East London Museum, and Ann Bryant Art Gallery. The Cenotaph and Beacon Bay Crossing are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Thornycroft Lodge Reviews

6.2

6.8

Cleanliness

5.4

Location

6.2

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Lindo

Liked: Cleanliness
I stayed over for a night, I had a nice and restful time.
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4/10 Poor

Not Provided

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice staff

A bit worn down and too many mosquitos, but friendly staff and fine service.
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4/10 Poor

Jacqueline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

flea bitten

3km of terrible sand roads The host and staff were very friendly but the lodge is falling to pieces. We tried to sleep the night as we were thinking of staying a few days but between the mosquitoes and fleas it was impossible to get a nights rest so we rather left . This could be a great venue.
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8/10 Good

Busi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

something good to remember

Wonderful enjoying the company of our cousins
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8/10 Good

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lodge

Mycket speciellt ställe, det känns som du är 100 mil från bebyggelse. Hjälpsam service.
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2/10 Terrible

Zwelethu

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was terrible. I wont advice any person to visit that one. Parking far away from the room, shower was notbin a good condition, tap water was dirty road to the hotel is not in a good condition
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a terrible choice; huge regret

Worst service and facilities. Don't even bother staying here. Save your money and go elsewhere.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

J E Zelaya

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A good place to make a retreat

It was a little scary to get to the hotel as we arrive at night. The reception made by the owner was excellent, the cleanness of the rooms was very good. The breakfast was excellent. There are things need to improve: water quality, maintenance of the furniture, as my daughter's bed got broken when she went to sleep. In terms of rooms we received more than we paid.
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bad experience

Unprofessional staff, not able tout look at à computer.We booked but when we arrived they hadn't checked the mails, and we had to find something else in a hurry, as it was fully booked. To avoid. Welcoming is terrible.
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr abgelegen

Trotz der einsamen Lage (Etwas abenteuerliche Anreise),haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt.Interessante Anlage,super Dinner
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8/10 Good

Arno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nett, aber extrem abgelegen

Nachdem wir auf der Suche nach der Location schon umgedreht waren, fanden wir es schließlich doch noch. Gut 2km hinter jeder halbwegs normalen Straße bzw menschlicher Zivilsation. Nervig war das nicht vorhandene WiFi bzw. jeglicher Internetzugang, obwohl genau dies der Grund für unsere Buchung war (in der Hotelbeschreibung wird es einem als vorhanden verkauft).
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very friendly staff

After two kilometer of poor driveway to the hotel we finally arrived to a place well worth the money. Frindly staff and rooms better than expected made our day.
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10/10 Excellent

yves et betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

accueil

excllent accueil confort et propreté parfaite
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8/10 Good

Daniela und Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ganz toll und ruhig

Das Lodge ist zwar sehr abgelegen und nicht ganz einfach zu finden, dafür umso überraschender die Umgebung. Totale Wildnis. Ganz liebe und hilfsbereite Leute.
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
se encuentra muy alejado de cualquier servicio, las habitaciones son amplias, pero no disponen de calefaccion, el precio es mas que razonable.
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6/10 Okay

Ronel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Fransco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness