Crawford’s Beach Lodge Hotel is set along the magical Wild Coast, offers rustic luxury beach accommodation for the most discerning of travellers and conference organizers, who are looking for privacy, peace and tranquility.  Crawford’s Beach Hotel’s is nestled in the middle of the beautiful Chintsa Bay on the Wild Coast, surrounded by rolling hills, lush tropical beach forests and overlooks the warm Indian Ocean. A romantic getaway to explore the many beautiful treasures the wild coast has to offer. Spend your days walking on our endless golden beaches and be absorbed by the untouched natural beauty of the landscape while discovering new exotic bird and fish life indigenous to the area. Our location is malaria free. We are approximately 42km from East London; far enough from the maddening crowd, but close enough for emergencies.
We offer elegant Guest House accommodation or Self-Catering cottages, and a well equipped conference centre. Our trade mark is personal service and fine country fare, in an atmosphere of intimate peace and tranquility. Each cottage has an individual balcony from which to greet the day, and is surrounded by an abundance of wild life and nature. Breakfast is served overlooking the shimmering Indian Ocean, and where evening barbeques are the norm for those wanting to take in the evening hue. Sun-drenched days are spent swimming in a turquoise sea, or strolling the golden beaches
Crawford’s Beach Lodge Hotel Accommodation

Luxury Suites
Crawford’s Beach Lodge offers 20 luxury suites which consist of double and twin bedrooms all en-suite and each with its own private balcony, overlooking the sea. The suites are fully equipped with bar fridge, DSTV, coffee and tea making facilities, with air conditioning or fans and fully equipped kitchenettes.

Crawford’s Beach Lodge Hotel Self Catering Cottages
Crawford’s Beach Lodge have a number of self-catering thatched cottages secluded in and amongst the forest dunes, each with their own private deck, where one can unwind with family and friends while the sun goes down and a fire burns in the background.
Crawford’s Beach Lodge Hotel Bar and Restaurant:

Get acquainted with your fellow guests by interacting in our lounge, having a drink in the bar or merely floating around the lawn under the tropical Khamanga palms. The Crawford’s pride themselves with the cuisine they have on offer; delicious and nutritious homemade meals. All meals are served in the main dining room overlooking the sea and are set on a buffet basis, offering fine dining with a wide variety.
Crawford’s Beach Lodge Hotel Weddings Packages

Crawford’s Beach Lodge offers facilities to benefit couples in love with the capacity to accommodate wedding parties of up to 100 persons. Ceremonies can be held indoors or on the beach followed by a picturesque reception in our dining room overlooking the bay.
Crawford’s Beach Lodge Hotel Conference Facilities:

Our spacious conference rooms can facilitate 60 persons in an air-conditioned environment. “Breakaway” rooms are also available if required.
Crawford’s Beach Lodge Hotel Luxury Treatments

For the traveller who needs a bit of R&R we offer quality Spa Treatments in the privacy of your own room upon request.
Crawford’s Beach Lodge Hotel Facilities on offer

• Luxury Accommodation
• 35km of unspoilt beach
• Conference and Team Building facilities
• Wedding and Honeymoon facilities
• Spa treatments on request
• Crawford’s Famous Seafood Extravaganza every Saturday night
• Guest dining room (100 people)
• Fully licensed bar
• Swimming Pool
• Tennis Court
• Children’s Playground with Jungle Gyms and Trampoline
• Gym and Games room

Treat yourself and the special person in your life to a romantic getaway. Stay in a luxury thatched suite; relax on the deck while sipping champagne, and enjoy the sun set over the shimmering ocean.
East London enjoys a moderate climate, with few extremes in temperature and is generally sunny and pleasant. Winters are usually mild, although snow falls on the mountain ranges of the Cape and Natal and occasionally in the lower-lying areas, when a brief cold spell can be expected throughout the country.

Since South Africa lies south of the Equator, these seasons are the reverse of those in the Northern Hemisphere Climate. Affordability, an exceptionally favourable climate, warm hospitality, excellent cuisine and an unhurried atmosphere make Buffalo City an ideal destination for relaxing holidays. The city's numerous tourist attractions and sound infrastructure offer ample opportunity for recreational activities. Our strategic location and position as gateway to the Sunshine Coast and Country, the Wild Coast and Amatola Region allows easy access to a diversity of uniquely attractive landscapes, historically and culturally rich living heritage and natural treasures.

Visitors entering Buffalo City have a range of highways and byways to choose from, depending on the preferred mode of transport. East London Airport runs flights between East London and Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town International Airports. Domestic flights include transfers to Port Elizabeth, Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. On arrival at EL Airport, access to Buffalo City, the more remote areas of the Eastern Cape and even the Transkei interior, is made easy with the numerous transport services operating from the airport and city centre.