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  • 5/5 Nicole L. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 35 reviews
    Loved this beach. I think it's the best one in East London. The boardwalk is amazing and then if you turn around the corner you find yourself at this private little area that reminds me of the Thailand beaches. So stunning and not to overcrowded. Stunning views and beautiful ocean πŸ–οΈ
    6 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Asadumodwa M. 3 years ago on Google β€’ 171 reviews
    My favorite beach around East London. It's quiet suitable for beachgoers who don't like crowded places. I like the side of the river especially at sunset. The toilets on the other hand can do with a bit of renovation. Also watch out for the dogs, some beach goers will brings dogs, at one time a lady brought a dog that chases everyone who was running or kicking the ball.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Life Play Learn M. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 209 reviews
    We loved our time on this beautiful beach. Clean and neat

  • 5/5 Hylton G. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 88 reviews
    Arguably South Africa's best beach. Soft white sand, superb long boardwalk, tidal pool and good swimming (with lifeguards keeping it safe).
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Magdalena L. 2 months ago on Google β€’ 117 reviews New
    Such a disappointment. The beach Γ nd river closed due to sewerage spillingπŸ˜₯Will go see if it's open, thΓ¬s coming weekend.

  • 5/5 Tsepo M. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 111 reviews New
    It was a great pleasure to be in the beach, I really enjoyed myself with kids

  • 5/5 Ngqabutho Fidelis M. 4 years ago on Google
    A relax atmosphere that enables some water play.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Pieter R. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s been my favourite beach since childhood. Only annoying when people blare music from their car in the car-park as if the dolphins can hear and everyone likes the same music. Inconsiderate
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ahmed N. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing, charming nature
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 MATTHEW S. 4 years ago on Google
    This is the best place to be especially with your family. Very safe and nice environment. Plenty of space and very clean.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Lourens B. 2 years ago on Google
    Its understandable and Its worth the visit
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Valerie K. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 89 reviews
    Love Gonubie, just unfortunate that the residents have to cut the grass and do the cleaning. Where our life guards don't have clothing, a decent first aid box or two way radios. But Gonubie is an amazing place.

  • 3/5 Dewald Jean van Z. 2 months ago on Google β€’ 80 reviews New
    Was a really great beach, with really nice swimming area, great and friendly lifeguards, and a nice open area to walk along the side of the river. But after that sewage spill... The beach has been closed for so long now after that, with it being really unhealthy and dangerous to go there... It's really bad and shocking how little the municipality cares about environmental safety... The musselcracker that's situated there is sitting in a really nice and strategic place, and they have really great food, especially the breakfast

  • 5/5 ROBBIE D. 3 years ago on Google
    The water is shallow and therefore is safe for those who can't swim and children and there's the river too with calm waters

  • 4/5 Dylan D. 2 years ago on Google
    Looks like it did 30 years ago and I guess it will look the same is 30 more, which is great. Easy safe swimming beach. Easy walk. River lagoon area nice to wet your feet.

  • 5/5 I Am D. 1 year ago on Google
    My kids enjoyed themselves so much, playing on the sand, running into the sea, building a lynx in the sand

  • 5/5 Johan E. 5 years ago on Google
    One of yhe most beautiful settings in the Eastern Cape

  • 4/5 Mlungiseleli J. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favourite beaches in East London, along with Nahoon and Bonza.

  • 4/5 Rodney D. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this beach - has a walk way in front of it. Great restaurants and a great space to roam around safely attached to the lagoon - kids will have fun

  • 5/5 Markus Lourens B. 2 years ago on Google
    It is definitely a place to be and enjoy.

  • 4/5 Lerato M. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful lagoon, amazing rocky beach and outstanding scenery.

  • 5/5 Ben H. 5 years ago on Google
    This is the best Beach in South Africa.

  • 4/5 Wahaj Q. 5 years ago on Google
    Convenient

  • 4/5 snare c. 4 years ago on Google
    A good place to be so big and rocky fascinating

  • 5/5 Clemi Lewin B. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome beach friendly nd polite people was a great experience ..Loved every minute β€οΈβ€οΈπŸ‘ŒπŸ‘ŒπŸ˜‡

  • 5/5 Ilyaas D. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing beauty. Loved the waves.

  • 4/5 Elsa-mart B. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect place to take the family for a dip. Just be carefull of broken bottles, otherwise well looked after, tidal pool got small fish at least no sharks 😁

  • 5/5 Chrizelda Van S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice small beach.

  • 3/5 Kobedi β€œKobedi” M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beach not so bad. Parking is just limited

  • 5/5 Zola M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful view and very clean area around the beach it was awesome to be there

  • 4/5 Riaan V. 1 year ago on Google
    Simply stunning. Day or night. Beautiful, calm place

  • 4/5 Ntoshie N. 1 year ago on Google
    There was a died dog there by the water but rather than that it's cool and nice there

  • 4/5 Sandisiwe N. 1 year ago on Google
    Got the worst sunburn of my life! It's a great beach, secluded and peaceful but don't forget your sunscreen

  • 5/5 David M. 11 months ago on Google
    Feel like this is one of the best public beach in East London, and it’s clean and you can get some food and snacks, there is also a large open space which is flat and good for beach soccer

  • 5/5 Khanyiswa N. 10 months ago on Google
    Gonubie beach is the most Clean and peaceful beach in EL

  • 5/5 Munira H. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful river mouth and beach

  • 5/5 Kim 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful spot, nice for swimming in the river, clean beach, lots of open space

  • 5/5 Ervin B. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome beach with spectacular sunrise view. The view at the river mouth is like a scene from Blue Lagoon at tropical paradise

  • 5/5 Charlie J. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome beach with great river. Life guards are amazing. People are really friendly

  • 5/5 Khanya M. 4 years ago on Google
    Intimate atmosphere not congested at all

  • 5/5 Jarik Van Der W. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome beach Very clean Not too busy over holidays πŸ‘Œ

  • 5/5 Mluleki B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great quiet area for family and friends

  • 5/5 Ashleigh D. 3 years ago on Google
    The best beach by far. No crowds, scenery like you are in a luxurious holiday destination and secure parking.

  • 4/5 Kamva C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very quiet and peaceful. Wouldn't recommend swimmers to go swim though. We met a lifeguard there and he said they can't help anyone from drowning during this pandemic. If you want to swim, wait for the government to declare beachs safe and open.

  • 5/5 RICHARD M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beeeeeeeautifull ... !!! (Original) Beeeeeeeautifull...!!!

  • 5/5 khathutshelo l. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 4/5 Shir C. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely beach. Lovely beach shop close by. The public toilets need some TLC

  • 5/5 Courage D. 3 years ago on Google
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  • 5/5 Z M. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place

  • 4/5 Nyasha S. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved the newly renovated Board Walk. There are few spots that are not fall proof, children may need to be accompanied by an adult when walking on the board-walk.

  • 5/5 Anna-mare F. 5 years ago on Google
    Cold water....lovely beach!

  • 4/5 Mbali T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great beach. Connects with the river with great views. Little restaurant close by with parking.

  • 4/5 blue g. 4 years ago on Google
    Home

  • 5/5 Siyolise D. 4 years ago on Google
    The beach is nice and clean

  • 5/5 NATASHA P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice beach for chilled swim.

  • 5/5 Fidelis C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice chilling spot (Original) Lekker chilling spot

  • 5/5 Tony S. 4 years ago on Google
    It is peaceful and very relaxing here.

  • 4/5 Motanye M. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesomeness

  • 5/5 Simanye M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great river and clean beach

  • 4/5 Terry B. 4 years ago on Google
    Clean end safe

  • 5/5 Hanlie K. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic!

  • 5/5 Alec M. 4 years ago on Google
    Awsome place.

  • 2/5 Mike S. 3 years ago on Google
    No swimming, terrible parking.

  • 4/5 Richard P. 4 years ago on Google
    It's probably the best beach to go to in East London it's been a classified Blue beach for quite a number of years. The parking area has not been looked after by local municipality and needs a clean up.

  • 1/5 Geoff L. 5 years ago on Google
    Beach in a shocking state.


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