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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 was in a great location. walkable to town and shops. It was very welcoming and comfortable. Quiet and cared for property. Plettenberg was beautiful. The owner, Vinthi, was a great host. wanted to extend my stay, unfortunately, it was booked.

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9.3
Superb
570 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. 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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8.5
Very good
417 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

Located in Sedgefield, a few steps from Myoli Beach, Pili Pili Beach Cabanas provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking 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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8.4
Very good
169 reviews
Price from
US$30
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
132 reviews
Price from
US$17
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. Every year I visit Fairy Knowe it improves. The staff are always extremely helpful and the vibe is great! You can do all sorts of activities, and there is live music at the bar on the weekends (week days too in season) All round great experience. They always go above and beyond to make my experience a good one. Highly recommend this lodge and Backbackers! The rooms are super cosy if you feel like being more private! The bathrooms are super clean. The location is great with INCREDIBLE food options in the town! Thank you for the incredible experience. I’ll be back in December.

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8.5
Very good
284 reviews
Price from
US$18
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. Convenience and value for money.

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8.3
Very good
194 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. It is a very nice place to stay with loads of activities close by. My room was great and the Backpackers itself is really nice. The personal was great as well! Really nice and friendly people, nice talking at the first place in the evening. Great food. The Blackwater Tubing is a highlight as well.

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8.2
Very good
313 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Forest Gate Backpackers features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Plettenberg Bay. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The hostel provides garden views, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Amazing eggs benny breakfast and literally the best cappuccino I’ve ever had included in the R400 solo room. The most beautiful location, convenient and lots of nature and attractions. I needed somewhere to work, very last minute and they exceeded my expectations with value for money, facilities, friendliness and safety. Thank you so much!

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8.1
Very good
21 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Attractively situated in the George Central district of George, Beds Inn George 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.

The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. 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
264 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 34 km from Lakes Area National Park, 43 km from Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and 50 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. Very nice warm and friendly people amazing place to stay. Very quite near everything and wow the bath is amazing

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7.7
Good
107 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

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