The Birdhouse

The Birdhouse consists of luxury accommodations with en-suite bathrooms (jet bath) and private rooms each with spacious en-suite bathrooms with corner baths as well as showers. The thatched communal kitchen is available as a self-catering option

Area Info

The Birdhouse is home to rare indigenous flora and is a bird & nature lover's paradise with over 160 species – it is also the home of the Crowned Crane.
Gonubie is a little seaside village on the estuary of the Gonubie River, just 8km from East London. Gonubie offers scenic walks, beautiful ocean and lagoon views, indigenous fauna and flora, and some of the best beaches along the Wild Coast. With both the beach and lagoon, Gonubie is a little piece of paradise on the Eastern Cape coast. Gonubie is a water lover’s dream. Gonubie Beach has a tidal pool and wooden walkway to protect the dunes. When the tide is out, the lagoon is a great place to collect shells and discover fascinating marine life.

Units and Rooms

Luxury Double room

Guests: 2

En-suite room with corner bath and shower, double bed, bar fridge, microwave, kettle, coffee & tea facilities. Private entrance & deck in front of the room

Luxury King Unit

Guests: 3
Max Adults: 2

Open plan En-suite Luxury unit with king-size bed, single bed, and with a walk-in shower and a bath, fully equipped kitchen with granite tops and lounge area. Jet bath in the bathroom. Private entrance & deck in front of the room

Standard Twin room (2 single beds)

Guests: 2

En-suite room with just shower, 2 single beds, bar fridge, microwave, kettle, coffee & tea facilities. Private entrance & deck in front of the room

Luxury King room

Guests: 2

En-suite room with corner bath, king size bed or 2 single beds, bar fridge, microwave, kettle, coffee & tea facilities. Private entrance & deck in front of the room

Luxury king room Upperdeck

Guests: 2

En-suite Luxury room with king-size bed, with a walk-in shower and a bath. Bar fridge, microwave, kettle, coffee & tea facilities. Private entrance & deck in front of the room boasting a balcony with sea views

Standard double Room Upperdeck

Guests: 2

En-suite room with just shower, double bed, bar fridge, microwave, kettle, coffee & tea facilities. Private entrance & deck in front of the room

Double Room

Guests: 2

En-suite room with just shower, double bed, bar fridge, microwave, kettle, coffee & tea facilities. Private entrance & deck in front of the room

Luxury Queen

Guests: 4
Max Adults: 2

Open plan En-suite Luxury unit with queen size bed, sleeping couch, semi equipped kitchen & Lounge area. Corner bath in bathroom and shower. Private entrance & deck in front of the room

Luxury Queen with Braai

Guests: 2

Open plan En-suite Luxury unit with queen size bed, sleeping couch, semi equipped kitchen & Lounge area. Corner bath in bathroom and shower. Own indoor braai

Twin Room (2 single beds)

Guests: 2

Standard room with 2 single beds, bathroom with Shower. Garden view. Private entrance. This twin room includes a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom as well as a patio. The unit offers 2 beds.