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- Excellent64%
- Very good26%
- Average7%
- Poor2%
- Terrible1%
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AMENITIES
Free Wifi
Free Parking
Breakfast Buffet
Air Conditioning
Pool
Non-Smoking Hotel
Restaurant
Airport Transportation
Room Service
Suites
Bar/Lounge
Fitness centre
Concierge
Wheelchair Access
Business Centre
Dry Cleaning
Shuttle Bus Service
Casino
Babysitting
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4 Star accommodation
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fadleyvalley
Cape Town, South Africa
Reviewed 1 week ago Good value for money. Excellent service, Room nice, spacious and cleaned. Workers very friendly and helpful. will assist with any issues you have. Good service keep it upRelook to increase the wifi capacity.More
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Dear Traveler,
Thank you for taking the time to post your comments on Tripadvisor, your kind words humble us.
I appreciate your feedback around wifi and we will certainly look into the matter.
Once Again, Thank you for your most recent stay with us. We...More
j0semr0drigues
Johannesburg, South Africa
Reviewed 1 week ago Excellent hotel and great trip from start to end. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice room with everything you need. Variety of restaurants to choose from with the casino and mall being connected which gives you some choice of entertainment with movies, etc.More
Dear Business Traveler,
Thank you for your positive review, this most certainly aids us in keeping our staff motivated and inspired to offer fantastic service.
Our guests comfort is our first priority and meeting your expectation is our greatest wish.
We look forward to welcoming...More
nozizwenong
Pretoria, South Africa
Reviewed 1 week ago The hotel service was excellent, from reception to the room and. The receptionists were very friendly and able to assist with all the information I required. I will definately recommend it to my friends and family.More
Dear Valued Traveler,
Thank you for taking time to write about your stay at Southern Sun Hemingways.
We were delighted to hear that you had a fantastic stay with us.
We do hope your next stay is just around the corner.
Yours in Service
Retabile...More
Reviewed 1 week ago Staff at Hotel very friendly and proffesional.Security personnel also very proffesional.Parking safe and security personnel always there to assist.Only the waiters within the casino must be more friendly and prompt.I waited for more than 120 minutes for my food order on the 05th of September...More
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Your positive comments as well as constructive feedback has been noted and shared with the rest of the team.
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tamarasithembu
Kokstad, South Africa
Reviewed 1 week ago It was my first time to go to Southern Sun Hemingways and their service was wow.The staff was very frindly when we checkin. The dinner was fabulous cant forget their tasty food. The breakfast was super wow appetising and tasteful and nutrious. Their rooms were...More
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Thank you for your review and for choosing our hotel.
I’m happy that you enjoyed your stay and I’m looking forward to having you again as a guest in our hotel.
Yours in Service
Retabile Radebe
General Manager
Southern Sun Hemingways
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Description
East London is one of South Africa’s best kept secrets with a multitude of attractions but still maintaining that small town feel. The Hemingways Hotel is situated adjacent to the Hemingways Casino and Hemingways mall. ...More It affords easy access to all the major highways, national roads and the airport. Inspired by Ernest Hemingway, this sub-tropical styled hotel offers a unique island lifestyle break, right in the heart of South Africa. Less
Hotel classStar ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
Star rating provided by TGCSA.
Hotel Amenities
HOTEL FEATURES
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Business Centre with Internet Access
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Excellence Hotel Style
Room types
Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Smoking rooms available
Hotel classStar ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
Star rating provided by TGCSA.
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Excellence Hotel Style
Room types
Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Smoking rooms available
Number of rooms
Price range
US$149 - US$272 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Formerly known as
Hemingways Hotel - East London
Location
South Africa > Eastern Cape > East London
Hotel classStar ratings indicate the general level of features and amenities to expect. They are provided to TripAdvisor by third-party partners such as Expedia and Giata.
Star rating provided by TGCSA.
Awards & Recognition
Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Excellence Hotel Style
Room types
Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms, Smoking rooms available
Number of rooms
Price range
US$149 - US$272 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
Formerly known as
Hemingways Hotel - East London
Location
South Africa > Eastern Cape > East London
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"The responsiveness of online reservation is good. You need to book in advance so they can offer you better..."
"Book a room on the 5th floor, its has easy access to the casino."
"I would go for a higher floor - preferably 4th or 5th floor and away from the conference venue ( less noisy)"
"All rooms not facing road"
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