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Safi Self-Catering Suites

11 Balfour Rd, East London, Eastern Cape, 5217, East London, ZA

8.8 guest rating· 193 reviews

About this hotel

Convenient Amenities

This aparthotel provides express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities for your convenience.

Homely Accommodations

Feel at home in one of the 9 stylish guestrooms, each uniquely decorated. Enjoy fully equipped kitchens and Smart TVs for your entertainment.

Prime Location

Centrally located in East London's shopping district, Safi Self-Catering Suites is within a short distance of major attractions and beautiful beaches.

Make the most of your stay - book with Safi Self-Catering Suites for a memorable experience.

Rooms & rates

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Standard Apartment

Sleeps 4 · Queen Bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Kitchen

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with stovetop, oven, microwave, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Separate bathtub and shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Classic Apartment

Sleeps 4 · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with stovetop, oven, microwave, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Executive Apartment

Sleeps 3 · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with stovetop, oven, microwave, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Royal Apartment

Sleeps 4 · Queen Bed, 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 2 bedrooms and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with stovetop, oven, microwave, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Apartment

Sleeps 3 · King bed, Sofa bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

<p><strong>1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - Bedroom and living room</p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with stovetop, oven, microwave, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, a hair dryer, and towels</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and air conditioning</p><p><b>Accessibility</b> - Wheelchair accessible</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Design Double Room

Sleeps 3 · Queen Bed, Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Hair dryer
  • Microwave

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with stovetop, oven, microwave, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Hair dryer, towels, and soap</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Standard House

Sleeps 6 · 100 m² · Double bed, 4× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free WiFi
  • Shower

<p><strong>1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds</strong></p><p>1076 sq feet </p><br/><p><b>Layout</b> - 3 bedrooms </p><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with stovetop, oven, microwave, and coffee/tea maker</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Classic Double Room

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Hair dryer
  • Microwave

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with stovetop, oven, microwave, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Hair dryer, towels, and soap</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Hair dryer
  • Microwave

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with stovetop, oven, microwave, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Hair dryer, towels, and soap</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Classic Double Room

Sleeps 2 · Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Hair dryer
  • Microwave

<p><strong>1 Queen Bed</strong></p><p>Individually decorated room</p><br/><p><b>Internet</b> - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices) </p><p><b>Entertainment</b> - 43-inch Smart TV with premium channels and Netflix</p><p><b>Food & Drink</b> - Kitchen with stovetop, oven, microwave, and electric kettle</p><p><b>Sleep</b> - Premium bedding and bed sheets </p><p><b>Bathroom</b> - Hair dryer, towels, and soap</p><p><b>Practical</b> - Washer/dryer, iron/ironing board, and desk</p><p><b>Comfort</b> - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and daily housekeeping</p><p><b>Need to Know</b> - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available</p><p>Non-Smoking</p>

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Express check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • No accessible shuttle
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  • Shopping mall on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Location

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11 Balfour Rd, East London, Eastern Cape, 5217, East London, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to anytime
Check-out
until 10:00 AM

What guests say8.8193 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Cleanliness+ Location+ Value for money− Noise disturbances− Dirty throw blanket
Cleanliness8.4
Service9.1
Location9.2
Room Quality8.6
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.9

Apart from the noise, everything else was good.

9.0

The apartment was beautiful and had everything we needed

− There was a party in one of the apartments which disturbed my sleep.

Thandi · ZA · 2026-07-24

Guest review

10.0

It is spacious and comfortable

− No air conditioner in bedrooms

Kanyisile · ZA · 2026-07-21

Guest review

10.0

− Wi Fi connection. It kept on disconecting

Nolusindiso · ZA · 2026-07-20

Good Accomodation

8.0

Cosy and comfortable

− Lots of noise from other guest late at night.

Juneen · ZA · 2026-07-16

Guest review

10.0

Environment

− Shortage of toilet paper

Desmond · ZA · 2026-07-12

Good to know

This aparthotel offers designated smoking areas.

A deposit may be required at the property.

›Pets

Pets not allowed

›Pets

Service animals not allowed

›Smoking

Smoking permitted

›Accessibility

No elevators

›Children and extra bed policy

Children welcome

›General

Professional property host/manager

›Pets

No pets or service animals