Photo of Orient beach and the settlement

Photo of Orient beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Orient beach with spacious shore

Photo of Orient beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

6.7

Good

Orient beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Orient beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Orient beach.There are 2 restaurants nearby.Wimpy is the closest place located 4300 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Orient beach?

There are 395 places to stay in the Orient beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Orient beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1698362&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Paralian Exclusive Guest House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=377885&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Kennaway Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=15578&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Premier Hotel Regent</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7037355&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The nest</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3941613&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">THE HOLY HILL B&B</a></li></ul>

East London, South Africa

#51 out of 73 in Eastern Cape

6.7

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

East London • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Wimpy

8.8 - Excellent 4.2km

Restaurant Steers

8 - Very good 4.5km

Restaurant THE BEACH BREAK

8.8 - Excellent 5.2km

Bar Highlander Restaurant

8 - Very good 5.6km

Restaurant Bimbo's Beacon Bay

5.8km

Restaurant Windmill Junction Beacon Bay

9 - Excellent 6.6km

Cafe BEANTREE at Spargs Mall

6.6 - Good 6.7km

Restaurant Spargs Superspar Beacon Bay

8.8 - Excellent 6.7km

Restaurant Steers

7.8 - Very good 6.7km

Tourist Attraction German Settlers Memorial

7.6 - Very good 1km

Tourist Attraction Quigney Lookout

8 - Very good 1km

Tourist Attraction Gately House

10 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction East London Tourism

5.2 - Tolerable 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Art Versatile

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction East London Zoo

6.2 - Pleasant 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Eastern Beach

8 - Very good 2km

Tourist Attraction Bat's Cave

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction East London Museum

8.6 - Excellent 3.6km

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About

Orient beach is located on the Indian ocean and it is in the 51th place out of 73 beaches in the Eastern Cape region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Orient beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Beacon Bay beach, which has a rating of 7.3.

Orient beach is located in Eastern Cape within East London, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +16 ^o C

Air temperature

8.4 M/S

Wind

+21 ^o C

Water temperature

5.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

East London • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Wimpy

8.8 - Excellent 4.2km

Restaurant Steers

8 - Very good 4.5km

Restaurant THE BEACH BREAK

8.8 - Excellent 5.2km

Bar Highlander Restaurant

8 - Very good 5.6km

Restaurant Bimbo's Beacon Bay

5.8km

Restaurant Windmill Junction Beacon Bay

9 - Excellent 6.6km

Cafe BEANTREE at Spargs Mall

6.6 - Good 6.7km

Restaurant Spargs Superspar Beacon Bay

8.8 - Excellent 6.7km

Restaurant Steers

7.8 - Very good 6.7km

Tourist Attraction German Settlers Memorial

7.6 - Very good 1km

Tourist Attraction Quigney Lookout

8 - Very good 1km

Tourist Attraction Gately House

10 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction East London Tourism

5.2 - Tolerable 1.5km

Tourist Attraction Art Versatile

10 - Exceptional 1.7km

Tourist Attraction East London Zoo

6.2 - Pleasant 1.9km

Tourist Attraction Eastern Beach

8 - Very good 2km

Tourist Attraction Bat's Cave

9.2 - Excellent 3.5km

Tourist Attraction East London Museum

8.6 - Excellent 3.6km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

630m from the beach

8.8 Excellent

Lucolo Palace B&B - East London

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

East London • 1km from center

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670m from the beach

6.7 Good

Hide on Rees

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

East London • 1.4km from center

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710m from the beach

5.7 Pleasant

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Located at nearest locality

East London • 1.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.1km

Beacon Bay beach Beacon Bay beach

7.3 Good

5km

Nahoon beach Nahoon beach

7.5 Very good

7.3km

Bonza Bay beach Bonza Bay beach

7.5 Very good

14.8km

Gonubie beach Gonubie beach

8.1 Very good

16km

Igoda beach Igoda beach

7.7 Very good

20km

Yellow Sands beach Yellow Sands beach

7.3 Good

22.5km

Glen Eden Lagoon Glen Eden Lagoon

7.2 Good

27.3km

Cintsa beach Cintsa beach

5.8 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

East London • 1.5km

Transport

Airport

ELS • 8.4km

Bus Station

Du Plessis J L • 14.5km

Train Station

East London • 1.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

Evan Burke

10 Exceptional

East London's best-kept secret - it's like having our own private beach. The only downside is that there's no vehicle access, which can be a bit of a hassle.

April 2023

Lirien Jansen

4 Frustrating

BCM should ensure that the pools are kept clean, as it appears that the ocean water is being used in them. Additionally, the large pool appears to be completely deserted.

April 2023

Nia Jansen

6 Pleasant

This beach used to be pristine, but now it's a bit of a mess. A few renovations would do wonders.

April 2023

Ethan Marquez

8 Very good

I was impressed by the Christmas lights display - it was clear that a lot of care had gone into it.

April 2023

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Orient beach?

The coastline of Orient beach is covered with golden sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Orient beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Orient beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Orient beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The area has the high prevalence of sharks so all swimmers should be very careful.

Orient beach is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Orient beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Orient beach secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Orient beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Orient beach.

There are 2 restaurants nearby.Wimpy is the closest place located 4300 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Orient beach?

There are 395 places to stay in the Orient beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Orient beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Orient beach from parking?

The Orient beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Orient beach?

There are 4 attractions near Orient beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are German Settlers Memorial located in 1.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Orient beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Orient beach is February. Its average value reaches 25°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 23°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 20°C and water 20°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Orient beach (Eastern Cape) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Orient beach (Eastern Cape) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.