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Situated just a 15-minute walk from Central Beach, Nothando Backpackers Lodge features a garden, shared lounge area and fireplace for BBQs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Nothando Backpackers Lodge is located only 500 metres from the Plettenberg Bay Central Business District, and 1 km from the Birds of Eden aviary. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 8 km away. We loved everything about our stay at Nothando Backpackers. Vinthi, the owner, made us feel at home for our 5 night stay. Our private room was cleaned every day, it had everything we needed including a microwave, fridge, and kettle, and the shared kitchen is well equipped with every appliance. The location is incredible, a short walk to the Main Street and the beach. Definitely recommend staying at Nothando!

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9.3
Superb
568 reviews
Price from
US$20
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Situated in Wilderness, 200 metres from Wilderness Beach, Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. Located around 16 km from Lakes Area National Park, the hostel with free WiFi is also 18 km away from George Golf Club. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. The location is absolutely gorgeous. I could see the ocean from my bed. The staff is friendly and helpful. It is also quite social. There is also a restaurant so you have everything there that you could possibly need.

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8.6
Fabulous
421 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Located in Sedgefield, a few steps from Myoli Beach, Pili Pili Beach Cabanas provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. All of the staff were very kind and friendly. The room was nice than I expected. You really don't need to leave because a restaurant, small store, and the beach are literally right there! If you don't want to swim in the big waves, a small calm lagoon is a short walk down the beach.

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8.3
Very good
164 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

Set in Mossel Bay, 700 metres from Santos Beach, Hostel Villa Nova offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The property is 400 metres from the city centre and 500 metres from Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex. It's a very nice cabin with everything that you need and walking distance from the beach. The hosts are extremely friendly and helpful. I would totally stay here again

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8.6
Fabulous
126 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Bordering the Wildeness National Park, Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge features a garden equipped with BBQ facilities. Guests will find a bar on site and can make use of the shared kitchen.

The banks of the Touw River are a 5-minute walk from Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge. Free private parking is available on site. The environment is great, people was very friendly and accommodations were confortables. Location is good and easy to reach by car. Breakfast was nice as well. On the weekend the bar iwas the meeting point with good music. Recommend it!

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8.5
Very good
281 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Situated in Plettenberg Bay, 1.2 km from Lookout Beach, Amakaya Backpackers Travellers Accommodation features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. Affordable and comfortable, right in the heart of Plettenberg. Our highlight though was Debbie, she is the sweetest host and gave us so many good tips on where to go and eat. Would definitely recommend!

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8.2
Very good
184 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Guests are offered traditional African dishes in the restaurant of Tube 'n Axe Backpackers. Special diet menus and packed lunches can be requested. Guests of the hostel can use the free barbecue facilities on site. Nice place to stay very well located close to the Tsitsikama hikes, the room was small but had all we needed. The private terrasse was very appreciated :) We did not get the chance to test the pool but people in it seemed to enjoy it

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8.1
Very good
314 reviews
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US$15
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Situated in George, within 4.4 km of George Golf Club and 8.2 km of Outeniqua Pass, Garden Route Stay features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 33 km from Lakes Area National Park, 42 km from Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and 49 km from Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex. Outeniqua Transport Museum is 3.8 km from the hostel and Cape Palette Art & Picture Framing is 4.3 km away. The owner of the house is very kind

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7.7
Good
103 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Located in Wilderness, 17 km from Lakes Area National Park, The Wild Farm Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 22 km from George Golf Club, the hostel with free WiFi is also 25 km away from Outeniqua Pass. The hostel has a barbecue and mountain views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. This was so nice. It felt you could really get out of it what you wanted. If you wanted to engage with the staff and people there you could but you could also retreat privately. We staid in one of their private huts. The views were STUNNING for the sunset. The pizza was also very good.

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7.7
Good
435 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Located in Mossel Bay and with Santos Beach reachable within 300 metres, Mile Crunchers Backpackers & Hostelling provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The property is less than 1 km from the city centre and a 1-minute walk from Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex. was awesome view. epic privacy good... everything was 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯l liked very much ♥️🙏

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7.1
Good
116 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

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