Welcome to Premier Hotel King David
East London, also known as Buffalo City, lies at the heart of the Inyathi Buffalo route. Although it is one of South Africa’s smallest major cities, East London is filled with historical depth, a variety of culture, beautiful people & sandy beaches. It is just a short stroll from one of these spectacular beaches that Premier Hotel King David is situated.

The centrally located Premier Hotel King David welcomes business executives, touring groups, discerning travellers, and
families. Whether your visit to East London is for business or pleasure, Premier Hotel King David is sure to satisfy even the most discerning guest.

Accommodation

Premier Hotel King David offers 80 rooms ranging from deluxe to luxurious executive suites.  All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, select DSTV bouquet, hairdryer, telephone, safe and tea & coffee making facilities. To ensure a truly remarkable and comfortable stay, Premier Hotel King David offers services such as onsite parking, transport and shuttle services, concierge facilities, room service, 24 hour reception, laundry, ironing and valet service, internet access and a business centre.





Wine & Dine
The Mtombo Restaurant offers guests a comprehensive a-la-carte menu or buffet option in an Africa themed atmosphere.  Our acclaimed chefs and friendly restaurant staff will attend to all your culinary needs. For a family friendly, warm, welcoming experience, whether it is a breakfast, lunch or dinner, visit the Mtombo Restaurant & Bar.

Guests can enjoy a feast of delectable food at this stylish East London restaurant seven days a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant has an African theme and tranquil atmosphere, enhanced by the excellent service offered by our well trained waitrons. The Mtombo Restaurant can easily seat 80-90 guests and can be booked for intimate weddings or functions.

Continental and full English breakfasts are served in the Mtombo Restaurant during the week and over weekends and public holidays. A-la-carte or buffet lunches and dinners are served daily in the Mtombo Restaurant & Bar. The mouth watering carvery lunches served on Sundays should not be missed. The Mtombo Bar is situated next to the restaurant and offers the ideal setting to meet friends for a cocktail or relax with a light beverage after a long day at work.

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Local Attractions
Mpongo Private Game Reserve is nestled in the malaria free Eastern Cape and is surrounded by some of the best tourist attractions in the region.

Beaches - Visitors to Premier Hotel King David can spend a day at one of the many beautiful white sandy beaches in East London.  The unspoiled coastal line is a haven for tourists and offers several recreational activities, including swimming, sail boat trips, waterskiing in the river mouth, and sail boating.  

Bird Watching - Mpongo Private Game Reserve is a mere 35km from East London and is known for its richness in bird life, boasting with more than 250 bird species.  This alone makes it one of the best Eastern Cape tourist attractions where bird lovers can even observe birds in their natural habitat from the comfort of their luxurious rooms.  Mpongo has been awarded birder friendly statust by SA birdlife.

Game Drives - Visitors to East London should take some time to visit Mpongo Private Game Reserve, only 35km from East London.  Few reserves offer the variety of African game that can be viewed from open vehicles as at Mpongo Private Game Reserve.  Come close to wild through a two to three hour open vehicle drive under the guidance of an experienced game guide.  Included in the drive is a refreshment stop where you will be treated to light beverages and snacks.  Another option is our self drive game viewing option where you can view the game from the comfort of your own vehicle.    

Golf Courses - Two golf courses also form part of the Eastern Cape tourist attractions, one of which already hosted no less than six SA Opens.  Keen golfers can play their finest strokes right next to the beautiful Indian Ocean at the East London Golf Course which has been rated as one of the top golf courses in South Africa.

Historical Attractions - History lovers will find many tourist attractions in the Port City of East London.  The city is home to the Ann Bryant Art Gallery where Cape Dutch and Victorian artwork from 1880 and onwards are displayed.  The Steve Biko Garden of Remembrance provides a glimpse into the South African activist history while the beautiful City Hall commemorates the Queen Victoria diamond jubilee and is more than a hundred years old.  As the only river port in South Africa, a tour through the old harbour should not be missed.  A historical tour in this city will not be complete without a visit to the East London Museum where you will be able to see the only dodo egg in the world and can get a peek into the Xhosa history.


Whale Watching - It is not often that you get to see the large water creatures, but you can spend an afternoon at the oldest aquarium in South Africa while enjoying spectacular scenes of whales swimming in the ocean through a telescope fitted on the deck. Seal shows and more than 400 species of fish to be seen make a visit to the aquarium a must for lovers of the marine world.