Location: South Africa » Eastern Cape » Sunshine Coast » Friendly N6 Route » East LondonPremier Hotel Regent East LondonPremier Hotel Regent East LondonDescriptionThe Premier Hotel East London, a beachfront hotel in the river port city of East London, provides chic, comfortable and luxurious accommodation for touring groups, business executives, and families alike. It is centrally located within five minutes from major shopping, entertainment, and sport facilities. The hotel is also situated on the Esplanade and only 18 minutes from the airport. You cannot ask for a better located luxury hotel. The Premier Hotel East London offers excellent business and conference facilities where up to 800 delegates can be accommodated. It is the largest hotel conference venue in the Eastern Cape and ideal for both large and small functions including weddings, summits, and product launches. All the conference rooms are fitted with state of the art video and audiovisual equipment to ensure professional presentations. A fully equipped business centre is available to ensure that high level business arrangements and negotiations can take place with ease. The Premier Hotel East London takes care of all your accommodation needs with 175 luxury rooms ranging from deluxe suites with Jacuzzis, family suites, and double rooms with their own balconies for panoramic views, to stylish studios which are ideal for touring groups. This luxury Eastern Cape hotel has no shortage in dining options. The Y-knot pub and restaurant overlooks the Indian ocean and is well known for serving delightful lunches and beverages. Alternatively, you can enjoy delectable buffet or cuisine from the a-la-carte menu at the stylish Three Ships Restaurant. Our well-trained waitrons and chefs will attend to all your culinary needs, ensuring you always leave satisfied. For the best in Sunshine coast accommodation, book your next stay at East London’s stylish Premier Hotel East London. Location
The Premier Hotel East London is located on the Esplanade overlooking the Indian Ocean and is a mere 18 minutes from the East London Airport, and within easy reach of the shopping and business districts. Accommodation
The Premier Hotel East London caters for touring & convention groups and even the discerning traveller. The excellent accommodation options range from Deluxe Corporate Rooms to Luxury Executive Suites with select DSTV bouquet, telephone lines, room service and stylish furnishing. - The Deluxe Rooms each have one bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, with optional air-conditioning and a stunning view of the bay and nearby harbour.
- The suites have a bathroom, lounge and balcony. Guests can select from one or twin bed suites.
- For those who want a little extra pampering, the Ambassador suites offer a jucuzzi to soak in.
- The Studios are ideal for touring groups or convention attendees. Each studio comes with a double or twin bed and a shower.
Services
A 24 hour reception service, room service, laundry, ironing, and valet services are offered by the Premier Hotel East London. Select DSTV bouquet and car rental services are also available. Parking
Limited free and secure parking is available onsite. Transport
Airport shuttle and transport services, car rentals, and travel bookings can be arranged at the hotel. Wine and Dine
Guests can relax at the Y-knot pub and restaurant where light meals and beverages are served or enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the stylish Three Ships Restaurant. Diners have a choice between buffet and cuisine from the a-la-carte menu. For those who prefer to dine in the privacy of their rooms, room service is available. Guests of the Premier Hotel East London are treated to panoramic views of the Indian Ocean while savouring the taste of delectable food at our Three Ships Restaurant. Fine wines, a warm atmosphere and friendly service await the diners.
The Three Ships Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner where guests have the choice between an excellent spread of dishes, salads, and desserts from the buffet and selecting starters, main courses, and desserts from the a-la-carte menu. The comprehensive wine list makes it possible to select the perfect wine to compliment the scrumptious cuisine served. You can also dine in your room with its welcoming ambience. The Premier Hotel East London has a 16 hour room service with equally delicious courses to select from.
The Three Ships Restaurant serves lovely continental and full English breakfasts during the week from 06h30 to 09h30 and from 07h00 to 10h00 over weekends and public holidays.
Guests can enjoy delectable meals at lunch from 11h00 daily in the Y-Knot Bar. A-la-carte or buffet dinners are served at the Three Ships Restaurant from 18h30 to 22h00 daily.
A superb carvery lunch is served on Sundays from 12h30 to 14h00.
Our Y-Knot Pub & Restaurant with its patio overlooking the Ocean is equally popular with guests. It provides a relaxed setting where light lunches can be enjoyed together with a wide selection of beverages to suit all palates. There is nothing more rejuvenating than spending the late afternoon at the themed Y-Knot Pub & Restaurant with friends while watching the dolphins.
The Y-Knot Pub & Restaurant is open from 11h00 to 23h00 Monday to Saturday, and from 11h00 to 22h00 on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Whether you prefer to dine in the comfort of your room, enjoy a gourmet meal in stylish surroundings of the Three Ships Restaurant, or think about the day’s fun filled activities on the patio of the Y-Knot Pub and Restaurant, you will be treated to royal service and food.  
AttractionsSport and recreation
Guests can relax and enjoy the many beach activities just outside the Premier Hotel East London. Gyms, golf courses, squash and tennis courts are in close proximity. Attractions
Not only does the Premier Hotel East London offer stylish and comfortable accommodation, it is also centrally located and near many shopping facilities, beautiful beaches, excellent sport facilities and amazing historical attractions. Some of the places worth visiting include the John Gately House, The Hood Point Lighthouse, East London Museum, Ann Bryant Art Gallery, Lock Street Goal Shopping Complex, Mpongo Private Game Reserve, East London Aquarium, Buffalo Bridge, Cove Rock and the East London Zoo. For a superb coastal experience, book your next stay in East London at the Premier Hotel East London. The Premier Hotel Regent is close to public amenities, sport facilities, fun activities and most of the popular sunshine and wild coast attractions. Beaches
The Premier Hotel East London is located on the East London Esplanade overlooking the warm Indian Ocean. It is close to all the major beaches including the Orient Beach with its waterslides, children’s playground, and many water activities. East London is known for its surfing opportunities, snorkelling, sail boating and more. Take a short stroll to the beach everyday or visit some of the other local beaches in the vicinity such as the Nahoon, Eastern, and Leaches. The West bank offers speed slides and a play park during the summer months. Golf Courses
Guests can enjoy a round of golf at the East London Golf Course, in itself one of the best sporting attractions, as it has already hosted six SA opens and is situated next to the Indian Ocean. Other golf courses in the region include the Fish River Sun, West Bank and King William’s Town courses. Shopping
Several shopping complexes are in close vicinity to the hotel. Banks, the post office, hair salons, restaurants, gift shops and more are nearby. Lock Street Goal Shopping Complex, which is the old woman’s jail where both Winnie Madikizela Mandela and Daisy de Melker served time, is one of the places where you can enjoy a shopping spree. A bizarre display of the gallows can still be viewed there. Sport Facilities
Sport facilities and opportunities to participate in adventure sport are in abundance. The Buffalo Park cricket stadium, as well as the rugby stadium form part of the attractions offered in East London. With East London's temperate climate, many of the water and sport activities can be enjoyed throughout the year. The Premier Hotel East London is in close proximity of the Virgin Active gymnasium, beaches where boating, snorkelling, scuba diving, surfing and more are enjoyed. Squash and tennis courts are nearby and guests can even play a game of bowls. Cycling, mountaineering, hiking, fishing and even skydiving are offered nearby. The Mercedes Track is worth a mention as it is the place where the first international motor race in South Africa took place. Mpongo Private Game Reserve
A member of the Premier Portfolio and situated a mere 35km from the Premier Hotel East London, the Mpongo Private Game Reserve provides exciting game viewing opportunities through open vehicle game drives. You can view lions, hippo’s elephants and many grassland animals in their natural habitat. Museums, monuments and historical buildings
The East London Museum which has a wonderful display of Xhosa artefact, history and beadwork is best known for its display of the Coelacanth. The Coelacanth was thought to be extinct until one was caught in a net near East London.
The Ann Bryant Art Gallery has a fascinating display of South African paintings and sculptures from 1880 onwards, while the John Gately House with its original content takes you back to the previous century. Not to be missed is the St. Peters church, the oldest church in East London.
Other historical attractions include, the Hood Point Lighthouse, the Kimmerling Plaque, City Hall with its restored tower clock, the Calgary transport museum, German Settlers Memorial, and the double deck bridge over the Buffalo River. | | |
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You can also visit one of the geological sunshine coast attractions, the Cove Rock which is an unusual and spectacular rock formation. The Gonubie Nature Reserve and the Nahoon Nature Reserve can be visited to enjoy bird watching and learn about the plant species in the region. The East London Zoo provides the ideal setting for a family day out. |
Whale watching
The hotel is located close to the East London Aquarium, in itself one of the East coast attractions where you can watch the whales swim in the Indian Ocean through a telescope or take pleasure in a seal show. It is the oldest aquarium in South Africa and houses more than 400 species of marine and freshwater life.
East London, as the gateway to most of the sunshine coast attractions, also boasts some of its own attractions that just cannot be missed. The friendly staff at our Reception will gladly assist with directions to the above mentioned places of interest.  
FacilitiesConference and business facilities
A business centre for all your “away from the office” requirements is available as well as a meeting venue. Conference facilities include overhead projectors and all the required audio-visual equipment. The best and most versatile of East London conference facilities are to be found at the luxury Premier Hotel East London. It is the largest hotel conference facility in the Eastern Cape and can accommodate up to 800 delegates in its nine convention rooms. The Premier Hotel East London conference rooms are equipped with the required world-class presentation and business equipment needed to run a workshop, seminar, summit, or convention. A fully equipped business centre completes the state of the art Premier Hotel East London conference facilities. It includes secretarial, facsimile, telephone, Internet and photocopying services. In addition to this shuttle and airport transport arrangements and the provision of travel related information can be provided. Free onsite parking is available and car rentals can be arranged at the hotel. The above features, together with the close proximity to the CBD and most popular beaches, contribute to the convenience offered by the Premier Hotel East London. The standard conference package includes:
. - Tea or coffee and juice on arrival
- Mid-morning tea or coffee and pastries
- Delicious lunch served in the dining hall
- Mid-afternoon tea or coffee and biscuits
Standard Equipment - Venue
- Flipchart
- Stationary for the first day
- overhead projector
- and sound etc
Outsourced Equipment
Additional Audio/Visual Equipment can be outsourced at an additional cost - AUDIO
- 280 Watt (2 speakers)
- JBL G2 Eon 450 Watt (1 speaker)
- JBL G2 Eon 900 Watt (2 speakers)
- JBL G2 Eon 1.8 kWatt (4 speakers)
- Shure radio handheld microphone (batteries included)
- Shure radio lapel microphone (batteries included)
- Shure line microphone with stand
- 6 channel behringer mixer (with effects)
- 16 channel Yamaha mixer (with effects)
- Microphone stand
- CD player
- DJ with own equipment
- VISUAL
- 2500 Ansi lumen data video projector (full day)
- 2500 Ansi lumen data video projector (half day) (up to 3 hours)
- 3500 Ansi lumen data video projector (full day)
- 3500 Ansi lumen data video projector (half day) (up to 3 hours)
- 2m Tripod screen
- 3m Tripod screen
- 3m Front rear projection screen
- Cameraman for live feed
- Cameraman for recording and editing onto dvd
- EXTRA’S
- Television set
- Dvd/vcr recorder combo
- Television set combined with dvd/vcr combo
- Laptop with office and dvd rom
- Technician (per hour)
- Technician (per day)
- Smoke machine with liquid
- Wireless presenter with lazer pointer
- Digital Camera
- Kramer switch
- Overhead projector
- Flip chart with paper
- Podium
- Tape cassette recorder for speech recording
- Parcan 64 spotlights
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| | VENUE NAME | VENUE CAPACITY | | U-SHAPE | CINEMA | SCHOOLROOM | BANQUET | M2 | | Regency 1 | 50 | 170 | 75 | 70 | 162 | | Regency 2 | 30 | 70 | 50 | 50 | 111 | | Regency 3 | 30 | 70 | 50 | 50 | 111 | | Regency 4 | 60 | 200 | 133 | 100 | 221 | | Regency 1-4 | - | 800 | 450 | 450 | 605 |
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Premier Hotel Regent East London
(043)7095000
(043)7421261