Crawford's Beach Lodge

High dunes, unspoilt beaches, all the advantages of the Wild Coast in an exclusive setting, only 40 km from East London Crawford’s Cabins is set in the lush dune forests, on the beautiful Chintsa Bay Beach, Wild Coast.

We offer elegant Guest House accommodation or Self-Catering cottages, and a well equipped conference centre. Our trade mark is personal service and fine country fare, in an atmosphere of intimate peace and tranquility.

Your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life, and you want it to happen somewhere spectacular. Crawford’s Beach Lodge aims to make your day extra special, offering an exquisite venue, superb cuisine and a picturesque setting for a day you will never forget. Our dining room has seating for up to 100 guests with a dance floor. With its thatch roof and beautiful sea views this venue has plenty of charm and ambience.

With minimum decoration it is transformed into your dream wedding setting. Make use of the lovely local chapel, Chintsa Chapel for your wedding ceremony. Or combine your ceremony and reception in one venue. Chintsa East’s beach is the ideal setting for romantic memorable wedding photos. Make use of our pool with the ocean in the background or the garden for more beautiful photos.

We include the following in the Venue Hire, but please contact us for more details:
Setting up
Running a tab or cash bar
Round tables
Chairs and white chair covers
White tablecloths & White Serviettes
All glasses, cutlery and crockery.
Gift Table and Cake Table with Special Cake knife
Experienced and friendly staff.

Catering: Crawford’s has a wide variety of menus - from cocktail platters to exclusive cuisine. We offer a Bronze, Silver or Gold Menu, but please feel free to discuss your special requirements with us, as we are willing to accommodate your needs. We also provide, at an extra cost, cocktails and canapés, to the guests, during the time the bridal couple spend on the photo shoot.

Extra Charges
The Chapel: This can be arranged in the Chintsa East church (Cost paid directly to church committee). Alternatively we can arrange a Beach Wedding; (weather permitting). We have our conference room which we can convert into a chapel as a backup venue. Price on request.
Venue Charge:
Corkage: Corkage will not be allowed. No alcohol or food is permitted to be brought onto the premises.
Music & Flowers: We can assist you with hiring a DJ or a band at your special occasion. We can also assist you in providing you with various florists in the region.