Hoylake Inn

Hoylake Inn is a guest house at 6 Hoylake Avenue, on the crest of Bunkers Hill in KuGompo (East London), with views over the beachfront and the golf course. It is rated 4.5 out of 5 on LekkeSlaap from 23 reviews, with safety scored 4.7 and service 4.5. It has six units: a King/Twin Room, four extra-large studios with dining and sitting areas, and Cottage Victoria, a free-standing two-bedroom cottage with two en-suite bathrooms. The Aurora, Azzura and Ocean View studios have balconies facing the sea.

Units are let on a self-catering basis, and every one has a kitchenette with a microwave, fridge and kettle. Breakfast and dinner are also available in the guest breakfast room, and there is a bar, an outdoor braai and patio, and a swimming pool. Rooms have air conditioning, a TV with DStv and private entrances, and there is a laundry service, Wi-Fi and secure parking with CCTV. The CBD, Berea and Vincent business areas are close by, which suits business travellers, and the East London Golf Course, Nahoon and the Eastern and Orient beaches are within easy reach. The studios and cottage sleep three or four, so they work for families, while the King/Twin Room is for adults only. Quiet hours run from 22:00 to 08:00, and parties are not allowed.

Guests on LekkeSlaap mention the hosts. One, in town for the weekend, wrote: "A weekend visit to watch the Buffalo regatta. The accommodation was convenient. Perfect stay and awesome hosts." Another wrote (in Afrikaans): "Comfortable accommodation with true East London hospitality. Our family of 4 had a lovely few nights."