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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. It feels like home! The owner is so lovely and cares about everyone! There are so many small details which makes it perfect! It doesn’t feel like a hostel or backpacking accommodation at all, it feels like a family and luxury home! Highly recommended!!

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9.3
Superb
573 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

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. One of the best hostels where I've ever stayed. Nice relaxed traveller vibe, helpful staff, comfortable bed and the ocean view is amazing!

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8.6
Fabulous
422 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. Near the beach, delicious food

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8.3
Very good
163 reviews
Price from
US$26
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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8.5
Very good
123 reviews
Price from
US$14
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. I have stayed in hundreds of backpacker's lodges around the world, but this one is the best. The location is unrivaled - you are surrounded by stunning nature. There are milkwood trees that are hundreds of years old and many beautiful birds have chosen this part of the indigenous forest as their home. The staff are truly wonderful and make everyone feel like family. The bar often has live musicians and the accommodation building is a 150 year old Victorian gem. There are also private chalets with en suite bathrooms. There is a spectacular national park within walking distance and kayaks can be rented to explore the nearby river. This place has it all, but the unique atmosphere is why I'll definitely be back.

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8.5
Very good
280 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. Everything was ok for the price. But the real kicker was the lady in charge, Debbie. She went above and beyond consistently to give me the best possible experience in Plettenberg Bay. There were some misunderstandings with management about the room pricing, which she handled admirably. Also, she gave me a lift when I really needed one, asking for nothing in return.

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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. The outside hot tube, warm up with wood.. amazing! And the bar next to a nice evening fire! They give me a better room than the one I made the reservation!

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8.1
Very good
317 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Attractively situated in the George Central district of George, Beds Inn is situated 7.1 km from Outeniqua Pass, 30 km from Lakes Area National Park and 44 km from Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 4.4 km from George Golf Club, and within 400 metres of the city centre.

At the hostel, rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower. The were so friendly and helpfull,just got out of hospital after a accident covered in blood and dirty,they let me in and they gave me towels and everything i needed, ten out of ten thanx

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7.3
Good
249 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

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. Great location, very clean rooms and bathroom. The host is very welcoming. Enjoy your stay.

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7.8
Good
102 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. The staff were great. The location is slightly off the beaten track but you get an amazing view from the bar/restaurant. Definitely worth it, if you don’t mind getting a cab down for meals and activities. Excellent value for money.

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7.7
Good
437 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

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