Crawfords Beach Lodge

The Wild Coast


This sprawling complex of attractive thatched white units, wavering somewhere between Cape Dutch and Cape Cod, contains stylishly appointed rooms, a poolside bar-restaurant with glorious beach views, a spa, tennis courts and easy beach access. The more expensive units have great sea views.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby The Wild Coast attractions

1. Inkwenkwezi Game Reserve

2.45 MILES

The private Inkwenkwezi is well worth a visit (or a stay). It's beautiful, upmarket, well organised and features the Big Five (although the elephants and…

2. Nahoon Beach

14.81 MILES

This pristine beach will appeal to sunbathers and surfers alike, and it's usually uncrowded. There are lifeguards on duty, and there's a surf school here…

3. East London Museum

17.33 MILES

Given the Eastern Cape's rich past, this museum is worth a visit, with an excellent natural-history collection, a great section dedicated to Xhosa culture…

4. Ann Bryant Art Gallery

17.54 MILES

This mixed late Victorian and early Edwardian mansion has a good collection of South African paintings from landscapes to city scenes, featuring the likes…