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Hood Point Lighthouse

Historic site

Still operating, the flashing beacon atop this white masonry tower is visible for 31 nautical miles.

Address

East London Cbd, East London, 5200, South Africa

Contact

+27 43 700 9056

Rating on Google Maps

3.70 (46 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 am to 12 pm, 1 to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 12 pm, 1 to 3 pm
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 10 am to 12 pm, 1 to 3 pm
  • Saturday: Closed

Featured Reviews

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  • 5/5 Cayla T. 3 years ago on Google
    The Lighthouse is a spectacular place to view. However it is closed in and you will have to get permission by the Lighthouse keepers to go in and touch or walk around it. This is due to vandalism which is understandable. However you can come very close without having to go into the grounds. Ive had a first hand experience as my father in law lives there and maintains the Lighthouse.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍
  • 4/5 Steven m. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing view and a space of silence
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 4/5 John 6 months ago on Google
    Nice country. Surprised that east London was nowhere near the capital of the UK.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 5/5 elmi de b. 1 year ago on Google
    What an amazing experience! Seeing the life of a lighthouse keeper. Lovely school outing.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 1/5 Joseph B. 6 years ago on Google
    Great location but you are not allowed into the lighthouse. There are opening times listed on several websites in cluding here on Google Maps. This was on our itinerary and we leave with 4 disappointed children.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 4/5 Shaun de W. 5 years ago on Google
    We always wanted to see what it looks like from inside a lighthouse, my family loved the experience! Hood Point is very well kept and has nice safe parking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍
  • 2/5 neville o. 3 years ago on Google
    Dilapidated fencing and pot hole ridden road.. But still worth the view
  • 4/5 Simbongile M. 4 years ago on Google
    Kept clean by the suthorities
  • 3/5 Lois A. 4 years ago on Google
    While this should be a major attraction in theory, it isn't in a well kept area and the entrance is through a shabby graveyard. But I'd never been to a lighthouse and I found climbing up and see it and the view amazing.
  • 2/5 Xolisa P. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely 😍the baby 👶 though was bit handful 😜
  • 5/5 Maria J C. 3 years ago on Google
    My kids stay right at the gate of the light house on the golf course and is still a amazing thing to see the all the Graves around the light house very impressive grave stones from long ago
  • 1/5 Christo du P. 2 years ago on Google
    Though all reviews and notices say "visitors welcome", sadly this is not the case. Upon arriving their within the stated open hours, one is met with a closed gate and a rude gentleman over the intercom who abruptly answers "NO" when asked if they are open. Not worth it.
  • 4/5 Ndaba Q. 3 years ago on Google
    Place still kept well.
  • 3/5 Riaan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Disappointed with the fact that the light house was not open for visitors on 27 December 2021.
  • 5/5 NatureGrey S. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful sea view in the rocks, best place to fish offshore ❤️❤️❤️
  • 1/5 BRAAM P. 5 years ago on Google
    It is not open
  • 4/5 Claire M. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful scenery, quiet and lovely place for photos. Be cautious of people hanging about and approaching you for money etc...
  • 4/5 Hugh L. 10 months ago on Google
    A beautiful attraction in East London
  • 3/5 Raymond M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful lighthouse situated in a very scenic spot
  • 5/5 Lindiwe G. 5 years ago on Google
    Great historical sight

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