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Hemingways Casino

Casino

Large entertainment complex offering slot machines & table games, plus movies & live music events. People often mention casino, mall, staff, friendly, service, great, good, wine, time, hotel,


Address

Two Rivers Dr, & Western Ave, East London, 5201, South Africa

Website

www.hemingways.co.za

Contact

+27 43 707 7777

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 1 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 1 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 1 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 1 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 1 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: casino (12) mall (10) staff (9) friendly (8) service (8) great (7) good (7) wine (7) time (6) hotel (6)
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  • 5/5 abongile n. 1 year ago on Google
    We always enjoy ourselves here at hemingways 😍😍😍👌👌👌love the place 😍😍Thank u to casino security 4 helping m today & wanted nothing in return 🙏😍wen m fone was dead😤He let m use his for emergency will definitely go back and thank him again pity I didn't get his name due 2 stress😔 but I neva forget de face 😔 😤😍😍😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Beatrix B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great area. Parking was a problem. neat and clean restrooms. Friendly staff. easy to operate machines. only went for a quick visit to see what's going on. Will visit again soon, want to go watch a movie at their theatre.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shane S. 2 years ago on Google
    Totally disgusting for the last few mth only the same ppl that seems to win no wonder the place is always empty i would rate it as a 1 star only for entertainment in east london bingo is much better and always full

  • 3/5 Daniel S. 1 year ago on Google
    This mall is a mixed bag. It has all the usual shops, so getting things done is easy. But it really lacks soul. Not enough unique little stores and a bare bones food court shows me that the mall owner is charging too much for rent in a struggling economy, and really needs to re-think their business model if they are to keep the mall going long term. This is a problem all over SA though with greedy oblivious mall owners and estate agents, and its not helping the economy.

  • 5/5 Kobedi “Kobedi” M. 1 year ago on Google
    Spent my birthday night here, had lots of fun. Decent Casino to be at.

  • 4/5 Lungiswa N. 1 year ago on Google
    It was my first time there but people working there were very warm

  • 5/5 Gladys G. 1 year ago on Google
    Night out with my kids for my daughter's birthday 🎂

  • 5/5 Jay T. 2 years ago on Google
    Fairly busy, machines are clustered together by value and type but staff seem to be agitated if you arive after 1am

  • 5/5 #SoulDivewithLebo 2 years ago on Google
    Kalgat Karel is now open fire viewing come to movies@Hemmingways four a laugh a little

  • 5/5 Qhawe K. 2 years ago on Google
    It's honestly cool, uhm I mean it's Hemingway mall i guess so everything, you have access to.

  • 1/5 Chris J. 2 years ago on Google
    Terrible from staff attitude to poor food. To me this hotel is an embarrassment to Tsogo hotels. It's dirty, aircons didn't work. I cannot actually think of one positive thing to comment on here as there were none. I love tsogo hotels and have stayed in many within the country and outside but this is certainly one that I won't be going back to.

  • 5/5 Sikhona M. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was nice and I like how they've moved the bar to join the casino for more entertainment.

  • 3/5 Venessa N. 1 year ago on Google
    It was lovely...loved the cake shop...there is a casino there as well

  • 4/5 Lynda N. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a great experience. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming decor. The staff is very friendly and attentive. Food is pretty good, its 100% worth it.

  • 3/5 mzamo m. 2 years ago on Google
    Southern Sun Hemingway Last minute decision to sleep over in East London on Saturday evening and catch a flight to Johannesburg late Sunday. Called Southern Sun Hemingway and the gentleman on the call said we should come and he has a room and no need to book since we are one hour way. We got to the hotel and at reception they told us no room and we did not book. We explained we spoke to someone less than an hour ago and they promised we have a room. They called the gentleman we spoke with and he kindly accepted and offered us a room. The hotel is what all of Sourh Africa should be - must ideally reflect the demographics of the country and be Rainbow we all desire. The bedroom was a standard room and it was fine. Just had a wet smell , that caprepr or wall smell as if the place was flooded with water. Something they need to fix and improve WiFi did not work. See pic Restaurant in the morning was super chaotic and no order , people not wearing masks and dishing for themselves and talking all over the buffet while dishing. Also made worse it was school or water polo and hockey school teams. They could do a lot to improve restaurant health and safety and manage within COVId -19 protocols. Generally I find the restaurant and hotel slacking on demanding people wear masks, observe COVId 19 protocols . It’s as if there is no virus and we not expecting wave 5.

  • 4/5 Mbulelo Teddy N. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful conference facility, well decorated and very helpful staff members. Keep it up.

  • 5/5 Richard P. 2 years ago on Google
    Always very nice to be there especially the restaurants and casino. Staff always friendly and competent

  • 5/5 Nkqubela R. 2 years ago on Google
    The problem is the taxi drivers who don't want us to pick our loved ones,, it's like they own Hemingways... Other than that Hemingways is 99%👌

  • 2/5 Chwayitq M. 2 years ago on Google
    The cashier at the movies was very impolite and very impatient, especially at a point whr I was having to deal with an unhappy child he hardly gave me time to calm my lil girl down n make her understand why she couldn't watch a particular movie.

  • 4/5 Ashton H. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice, went to the movies james bond go see it, good movie

  • 5/5 sandisiwe m. 2 years ago on Google
    I enjoyed myself at the felix had early dinner n few cocktails their food was nice

  • 3/5 gerard w. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place for family

  • 4/5 Nolu V. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was great and service was excellent....we had a great time with my son

  • 3/5 Shakirah J. 7 months ago on Google
    Mall looks fantastic from the outside almost like a castle on a hill, but needs lots of attention on the inside

  • 5/5 linda m. 8 months ago on Google
    Place where we always meet as friends and family,there is a lot of shop options at Hemingways,but you have to wear comfortable shoes in order to view or shop there,there s more exciting things to see.

  • 5/5 Zukisa M. 6 months ago on Google
    An impressive TME workshop we attended 💯

  • 5/5 charlie m. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice as I was out with my family for dinner, service was very good and the staff was on spot on the night

  • 4/5 Marilyn B. 10 months ago on Google
    Had a lovely dinner at the restaurant in the casino. Good service too.

  • 4/5 Matthew M. 1 year ago on Google
    Been here a couple times over the years hasn't seemed to change much which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Staff are always friendly and eager to help. Never had any problems 😁 They have a lovely restaurant attached that is quite reasonable I belive it is called Felix

  • 5/5 Shane R. 1 year ago on Google
    Well nothing better than to firstly relax in the casino restaurant and have something to eat. The staff are unbelievably good and friendly. The food is amazing for the price. Then once your tea or coffee or milkshake has settled you can wander around the casino floor and choose a machine of your choice. Great way to pass the day or evening.

  • 5/5 Marcelle C. 11 months ago on Google
    Always lovely visiting the Mall, had lunch at Café Bella, their stuffed potatoe never disappoints, hubby had one of their delicious burgers... always a great place to eat and the staff's super friendly and helpful 🙂🙂

  • 5/5 Johan du P. 10 months ago on Google
    What a great place to stay. The food is of the highst quality. The rooms are amazing. The hospitality is out of this world. I will highly recommend that one visits this place.

  • 4/5 Mich L. 4 years ago on Google
    Movie theaters really good

  • 5/5 PEARL V. 1 year ago on Google
    Was there for House and home. Very happy with the service I got. I dnt know what can improve when it comes to payment issues, you will everything and finish and all your time will be wasted at the till.

  • 5/5 quinton o. 1 year ago on Google
    Friendly staff good atmosphere win some loose some place grate fun

  • 5/5 Vernon M. 1 year ago on Google
    Was really enjoyable however they need to upgrade their hospitality and making their Guests feel comfortable and relaxed after all huge amounts of moneys are spent there 🙏

  • 3/5 adrian h. 1 year ago on Google
    Loyalty cards changed, perks deminished, parking booms not working with new card. Handed new card in and looking for a new venue unwind.

  • 1/5 Eugene P. 1 year ago on Google
    Why do the casino have such high rating? They must rate themselves. Bey bey Hemmies. There is only one casino and that's a sun international.

  • 4/5 Olwethu G. 1 year ago on Google
    Enjoyed the movies. Hadn't been there since Covid hit us.

  • 2/5 Iviwe Z. 1 year ago on Google
    Customer service I received from the games side when I bought the card to play, the cashier was so rude it's just that I don't remember her name. She even said that "if you guys don't understand how this works just go I want to attend other clients"

  • 4/5 Treasure S. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful place for dinner.

  • 5/5 AxMeTh LoVe A. 1 year ago on Google
    I just went there to make the kids enjoy their day and i find myself enjoying as a kid 😂 Hemingways is heaven+ways🥰😘💯 and am 30 years father but I admit 😂👶

  • 5/5 Dumisani N. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice experience luv visiting this place all the time ..

  • 5/5 Philon S. 3 years ago on Google
    Not sure if this casino is OK but hemmingways mall definitely a great place to shop.being inside this mall kind of let's me feel like I am in a mall back home in Jozi

  • 5/5 Michael N. 3 years ago on Google
    Lots of fun

  • 4/5 Gary de V. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is not the same anymore.

  • 1/5 Sjani H. 3 years ago on Google
    Very disappointed with the service. Staff was very rude and irritated, rolling their eyes when asked for assistance. At least there was lots of sanitizer available.

  • 5/5 priscilla van der m. 3 years ago on Google
    It is according to the civic 19 regulations. Well done.

  • 3/5 Thabo T. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 Siyabulela Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome service

  • 5/5 JB M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good experience

  • 5/5 Zimkhitha M. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome

  • 3/5 anthea g. 3 years ago on Google
    A small casino

  • 4/5 mvuleni o. 3 years ago on Google
    Home away from home,big up to HR practioner siya for the love and kindness

  • 5/5 Uraj S. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome they look after there clients. Well done hemming ways

  • 4/5 Rizvan M. 4 years ago on Google
    One and very few entertainment places in East London. Had fun night. Lot of activities to do . Specially go-cart was awesome

  • 5/5 Denise De J. 3 years ago on Google
    Well organise u feel safe

  • 1/5 yvonne s. 3 years ago on Google
    Not a nice place in these bad times

  • 3/5 Raylene S. 3 years ago on Google
    It was ok due to lockdown there's a variety of game you can play on

  • 3/5 Elize L. 3 years ago on Google
    Not that busy. Sanitize. Mask. Distance. Friendly

  • 4/5 Bronwynn K. 4 years ago on Google
    The casino is great. Technicians and assistants are on the ball. No long waiting periods for assistance at slot machines. Waiters also professional and smart. I was very impressed as I visited many casinos over the years.

  • 5/5 Thandie P. 3 years ago on Google
    Maintains Covid 19 rules eg wearing of masks, spacing,cleaning and sanitizing in every area

  • 5/5 Meyisi Gideon B. 4 years ago on Google
    Place to go for

  • 1/5 Ziyanda C. 4 years ago on Google
    Today my boyfriend and I went to Felix for dinner and a drink because he is going to be out of town so we wanted to go do something. We went there because when we last went, it was Latitude, and we had never been disappointed by the service and the food. We sat down and waited for a while before anyone came to take our drinks order. When the waitress eventually came, I ordered a glass of Baronne and my boyfriend ordered a Draught. After waiting a while for the drinks, she comes back and tells me that they dont have the Baronne but they will check if the hotel has it. We acknowledge this and continue to wait. 40 minutes later... nothing. No food, no draught, no Baronne (the hotel is extremely close to Felix). Eventually, we see the supervisor come back with the wine. We continued to be patient thinking it wouldn't be much longer but we were wrong. The bartender seemed unable to open the bottle and another while longer the draught and the food arrived, still no Baronne. The waitress said the bartender is trying to open the wine. Eventually the wine came and it was accompanied by a white wine glass with ice in it. I asked for a clean glass and it was brought for me (Still a white wine glass). When I started pouring my wine, it had several cork pieces inside. This was now nearly an hour after we sat down. We had been patient but we had now had enough. My boyfriend went to speak to the bartender to show him the cork pieces but he said he wanted to go get change. Eventually the ogetic, however it was too late for the impression that we now had of the place. The supervisor offered me different wine but I was no longer in the mood to stay as it had already been over an hour of a terrible experience. As we were about to pay and leave, the supervisor said we can leave the food and he will cancel the meal. (my boyfriend only had a few sips of his draught, I hadnt had anything to drink since we got there and we had not even made it halfway through our food). Sadly, it seems the supervisor was the only one there who took us seriously. The entire experience was dreadful.

  • 5/5 sibongiseni b. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to be

  • 5/5 Lulamile L. 4 years ago on Google
    Casino heminingways mall

  • 5/5 Santie K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food friendly staff

  • 5/5 Prof G. 4 years ago on Google
    Everything and more under one roof

  • 5/5 Siphamandla T. 4 years ago on Google
    Top and secured

  • 3/5 moira G. 4 years ago on Google
    They have good bookshops and the only movie houses in East London

  • 3/5 Mareka T. 4 years ago on Google
    Good place

  • 5/5 R P. 4 years ago on Google
    Love to go and play bingo there

  • 3/5 Amanda M. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool but very hard to win

  • 5/5 Akona N. 4 years ago on Google
    Best mall with everything you need

  • 5/5 peter s. 3 years ago on Google
    Great friendly place

  • 4/5 Sam S. 3 years ago on Google
    Everything

  • 4/5 Calvin B. 3 years ago on Google
    Never ending shopping spree friendly😅 it has a bit of everything, including cinemas and awesome game area , bowling and way more

  • 5/5 Jessica S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very lovely place. Friendly state and very serious about saftey during this time. Would definitely recommend them.

  • 4/5 Ulanda Le R. 3 years ago on Google
    Felt at home...

  • 5/5 Nomfundo B. 3 years ago on Google
    It was all👌👌👌👌

  • 5/5 esenkosi m. 3 years ago on Google
    It was wonderful

  • 2/5 Libongo J. 3 years ago on Google
    Cruelty they are stilling from the poor


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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