Skip to main content

The Paralian

4.0 star property
East London guesthouse by ocean

Choose dates to view prices

Located in Quigney Beach, The Paralian offers an upscale retreat with a rooftop terrace, free full breakfast, and a coffee shop. Enjoy in-room WiFi, dry cleaning services, barbecue grills for outdoor gatherings and the convenience of self parking.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
The current price is CNY522
CNY600 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Sea Facing Luxury Rooms

Sea Facing Luxury Rooms | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Sea Facing Luxury Rooms

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

Family Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Similar properties

Exterior
Vincent Valley Lodge
East London
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 6 reviews
The price is CNY441
CNY507 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31
Vincent Valley Lodge
Compare similar properties
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
Cnr Cowper and Seaview Terrace Street, East London, Eastern Cape, 5201

What's nearby

  • Eastern Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Jan Smuts Stadium East London - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Nahoon Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • East London Museum - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 18 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Jules On Jarvis - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Kitchen Table - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pla's Thai Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Windmill Roadhouse - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Paralian

  • Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at The Paralian. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Express check-in available
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (during limited hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

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.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments. Cash is not accepted. 

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Castle House East London

Castle East London

Paralian Guesthouse East London

Paralian Guesthouse

Paralian East London

Paralian

The Paralian Guesthouse

The Paralian East London

The Paralian Guesthouse East London

Frequently asked questions

Does The Paralian offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Paralian does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Paralian?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Paralian?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Paralian?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Paralian?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in is available.

What's the area around The Paralian like?

The Paralian is in Quigney Beach, a short 19-minute walk from Eastern Beach.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

The Paralian Reviews

7.0

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

6.6

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Great for the price

My stay was just for one night and it was great. But they turn off the WiFi in the morning and they didn’t tell me that when I was checking in.
Grayce, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Everything is just terrible.
Aviwe, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Amazing sea-facing views

I booked a sea-view room and had amazing views from the deck. The room was great - spacious and had everything I needed. Liked the hot chocolate sachet and bottled water finishing touches (that many SA hotels do not do). Blockout curtains were good too (although I wanted to wake up with the sun). Breakfast was mostly ok - it said baked good but there were none, though everything else was fine. The hotel was apparently near some restaurants but I did not venture out. Parking was tricky for me (but not for others) as I was the last to arrive and had to squeeze into the 4-car garage. I think anyone who arrived after me parked outside. Wifi worked ok. I read some negative reviews on sound and location - I agree that the rooms are not soundproof but it did not bother me as I was not trying to sleep during breakfast; and I was not expecting to walk around the area at night (it IS South Africa, after all). All said, a few niggles, but a good experience and I would stay here again if I had to stay in East London.
Hussein, 1-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

I would never recommend Paralian to anyone.

The facility cannot be rated above 2-star. The surroundings are dirty and unkempt. I had to go round trying to locate entrance, which turned out to be a small side door. Small reception area at corner, no foyer. A security guard, who was at least friendly, was also a receptionist. Though the room had seemingly been refurbished with wooden floor, it was dirty. The throw on the bed had oil and food stains. There was a nail polish stain on the floor. Worst was under the bed and on the wall in headboard area - It was as if these had not been swept for weeks. I couldn't even make coffee because the kettle had brown stains at bottom. When I requested a change of room I was told that was not possible because Hotel.com had booked me that room. I couldn't sleep another night and decided to book day-2 in a far better establishment - a 4-star along the esplanade - at less than what I had paid at The Paralian. I'm glad I moved even though I had booked and paid for 2 days. I even took pictures of these things as evidence so I'm not just moaning.
Zima, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

East London Stay

Staff friendly, rooms are spacious, however, needs a little TLC. Brekafast was very good
DANIEL, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Needs attention

The surface of room floors scratched and dirty and the sleeper couch for my son in terrible shape. This particular room was just not satisfactory compared to the previous one I occupied. However, it had spectacular views! Staff with good manners and service.
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

The people are great...the building sucks!

The first room I was placed in at The Paralian (#10) was small, poorly laid out, and generally "inadequate", whereas the second one (#3) was much more spacious and comfortable...although the bathroom is poorly laid out and resulting in me skinning my shin when trying to enter it in the middle of the night. The biggest problem is that the entire building...a small/boutique hotel...is built of concrete, metal and glass...with absolutely ZERO noise deadening properties. As such, I wasn't able to get a proper night's sleep in 7 attempts. Even this morning (Sunday), I was rudely awakened by a "loud talker" making a phone call in the breakfast area (the third such "loud talker alarm call"...by three different people...in 7 days). The area is not well regarded by the people I met with in East London. ALL of them instructed me to NOT go for a walk in the evening, for my own safety. The staff is pleasant and very accommodating, but the hotel itself was a let down. If I hadn't booked my stay using Hotels.com - through which I couldn't get a refund - I would have left on Day 3!
Michael, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The best accommodation in EL

It was amazing
Nana, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Happy

Very nice when inside
1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Peter, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Peter, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Necro, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome

Sambeso, 2-night trip