Gonubie Accommodation / Happy's Place Gonubie Accommodation / Self Catering Accommodation in Gonubie

A stones throw away from the tidal pool and waves and a 10 minute stroll along the famous Gonubie Boardwalk to the safe, popular beach - welcome to Happys Place - warm Eastern Cape hospitality at its best!

We are situated close to the Indian Ocean at the bottom of Main road within walking distance of the Gonubie Hotel, the business area as well as several restaurants to suit every taste. We offer our guests comfortable, clean, tastefully decorated accommodation at affordable rates in a unique quiet and safe environment with off street parking.

Since 1999 we have offered our guests 3 star Tourism Graded quality accommodation. As testimony, countless holiday makers, business people, tourists and friends return to Happy’s Place.

ACCOMMODATION


The self catering cottages consist of a bedroom with an en suite bathroom, either three single beds or double bed in the bedroom and double sleeper couch in the lounge.

The units sleep from 1 to 5 people. The open plan lounge / kitchen has a TV, fridge/freezer, microwave, two plate stove with oven, kettle, toaster, crockery, cutlery glassware etc. All linen as well as towels are supplied. Guests are requested to bring their own beach towels. Each unit has its own private walled garden with a built in braai. Linen is changed for stays longer than 5 days. Garbage is removed and the braai is cleaned daily. The units are strictly no smoking.

Care is taken by your host and hostess, Happy and Jean, that guests are comfortable and settled, assisted by their very efficient caretaker, Elvis Stoza, for all their needs.

ADDITIONAL


Small pets welcome by prior arrangements.
Washing facilities are available by arrangement with management.
Regret no credit card facilities.

ACTIVITIES


Happy’s Place is situated close to the bowling green, tennis courts, squash courts and a very well equipped and maintained gym. The Gonubie Golf Course is approximately 5 km away with several other golf courses in the vicinity as well as the East London Golf course, which is rated amongst one of the best in South Africa, an easy drive of 12 to 15 km away.

Deep Sea fishing as well as pleasure trips can be arranged at the East London Harbour. Fishing right at our door is a popular activity as well as water sport such as surfing, wind surfing, canoeing etc.

ATTRACTIONS


The Hemmingways Casino and one of the largest shopping centres in the country are a 15 minute drive from Happy’s Place as is the museum and Anne Bryant Art Gallery. The Lion Farm where lions, tigers, buck as well as other wild animals can be seen is about a 15 minute drive from Happy’s Place.

Mpongo Park, a game farm where you can watch the hippos wallowing in the pond while enjoying your Sunday lunch is a worthwhile trip. The now well known Jikeleza Route runs from outside Gonubie toward the east coast where the Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve can be visited for a magnificent game drive as well as interaction with elephants. The East London Zoo as well as the Aquarium can also be visited.

Happy, Jean and Elvis are looking forward to your visit.

ACCREDITATIONS

Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA)

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