A family run holiday resort offering luxury wild coast accommodation, gourmet cuisine and a wide variety of adventurous or relaxing activities to suit the whole family. Create everlasting memories in the unspoilt Wild Coast region of the Eastern Cape. A mere 42 km from East London, Crawfords Beach Lodge is situated in the scenic Chintsa East village, set along a breath-taking coastline.
Room
Wake up to spectacular sea views and magnificent surroundings in rooms that offer you everything you expect from a luxurious beach resort. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a Tempur-Pedic bed. Rooms have private balconies. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while DVD players and satellite programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Mussel Cracker
Affordable yet comfortable, the Musselcracker rooms offer affordable Wild Coast holiday accommodation for a weekend getaway, or a short break. Rooms are on the back row and do not have a sea view. They come with air-conditioning or celing fan, satellite TV and ensuite bathroom.
Kingfisher Room
Large and comfortable, the Kingfisher rooms are the perfect Wild Coast holiday accommodation for family getaways. Rooms are on the back row and have a partial sea view. They come with air-conditioning or celing fan, satellite TV and ensuite bathroom.
Kingfisher Family Suites
Large and comfortable, the Kingfisher rooms are the perfect Wild Coast holiday accommodation for family getaways. Rooms are on the back row and have a partial sea view. They come with air-conditioning or celing fan, satellite TV and ensuite bathroom. Minimum 3 passengers are required for this room.
Dolphin Family Suite
Large, spacious and comfortable. Perfect for large families and groups, these rooms are very private and like having your home in the hotel. They have front row sea view and are double storey with a large lounge plus air-conditioning or celing fan, satellite TV and ensuite bathroom. Minimum pax required is 3 for this room type.
Dolphin Room
Wake up to spectacular sea views and luxurious surroundings in a room that offers you everything you expect from a beach resort. Wild coast accommodation doesn’t come any better than our beautifully appointed Dolphin Rooms, named after our frequent Indian Ocean marine visitors. These rooms have front row sea view and have air-conditioning or celing fan, satellite TV and ensuite bathroom.
Honeymoon Suite
A honeymoon you’ll remember forever! Enjoy luxurious accommodation, friendly and hospitable staff, breath-taking views, and unspoilt beaches. It’s the perfect spot for a romantic honeymoon, or for couples who want to spend some quality time together. And while you’re here why not sample a fantastic selection of local wines and beers… bar snacks on the house
dining
Satisfy your appetite at the country house's restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Meet other guests and eat at a complimentary reception. Quench your thirst with your favourite drink at a bar/lounge.
Recreation
Treat yourself with body treatments and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this country house include complimentary wireless Internet access, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), and an arcade/game room. Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 50 km.
Sporting Activities
Release that excess energy with a variety of Wild Coast sport activities!If you don’t like to spend one day away from your favourite sporting pu…
Kids Activities
Crawfords Beach Lodge is an ideal Wild Coast holiday destination the whole family will enjoy. With so much on offer, your little ones will be spoiled…
Spa
When it’s time for some pampering Wild Coast-style, the luxurious spa, Senses, is ready to welcome you and help you unwind and de-stress.
Outdoor Pool
Relax and enjoy the beach views from the outdoor pool.
Day trips
Crawfords Beach Lodge is located in the heart of the Eastern Cape Wild Coast, and guests are encouraged to explore and discover this scenic, cultural,…
Sporting Activities
Release that excess energy with a variety of Wild Coast sport activities!If you don’t like to spend one day away from your favourite sporting pursuit, we can offer you a wide variety of popular Wild Coast sport activities, either at the hotel, or just a short distance away by foot or car.
View on mapKids Activities
Crawfords Beach Lodge is an ideal Wild Coast holiday destination the whole family will enjoy. With so much on offer, your little ones will be spoiled for choice on how to spend their days, and mums and dads can relax knowing the kids are being well looked after by the friendly staff.Jungle Gym & TrampolineBeach CricketGames RoomSwimming Pool
View on mapSpa
When it’s time for some pampering Wild Coast-style, the luxurious spa, Senses, is ready to welcome you and help you unwind and de-stress.
View on mapDay trips
Crawfords Beach Lodge is located in the heart of the Eastern Cape Wild Coast, and guests are encouraged to explore and discover this scenic, cultural, and historical region for themselves. Whether you want to go on foot or by car, there are a variety of fascinating outdoor Wild Coast excursions that will add a new dimension to your holiday or conference.
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At Travel Concierge, we take pride in being able to negotiate the best holiday deals at Crawfords Beach Lodge & Cabins. Use the search form below to find holiday prices at Crawfords Beach Lodge & Cabins. Our Crawfords Beach Lodge & Cabins holiday search will provide prices up to 11 months in advance of departure. We can book East London (South Africa) holidays at Crawfords Beach Lodge & Cabins in 2026 and 2027. For all Crawfords Beach Lodge & Cabins 2026 holidays and Crawfords Beach Lodge & Cabins 2027 holidays you will have to call us for pricing.
Location
Crawfords Beach Lodge is situated in the scenic Chintsa East village, set along a breath-taking coastline. It is 42 km from East London in South Africa.
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781 Reviews
Average ratings
TripAdvisor Traveller reviews
Francesco Q
The gem of the wild coast
I was at Crawford’s Beach Lodge for my friend’s wedding, the location is stunning, it looks like you’re in a movie! All staff members are friendly and extremely welcoming, hospitality level is very...
Noodleplett
CROUR HAPPY PLACEAWFORDS
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James R
Friendly, Courteous, and Accurate
We stayed 2 days at Crawfords for a big party. The arrangements for our stay were easy with no confusion. The staff is very courteous and seemed to do almost anything to please the guests. The room...
