Experience world-class service at Nothando Backpackers Lodge

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. The rooms all come with garden views, heating and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Some include a private bathroom, and other rooms have access to a shared bathroom. Guests are free to use the shared kitchen, lounge, bar and BBQ facilities. There is also a tour desk and transport service to a number of adventure activities such as Monkeyland and Face Adrenalin bungy jump bridge. 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jaakko
Finland Finland
Friendly owner who has lot of good tips on what to do in Plett. Dorm is super clean and comfy. Common areas are great. Location is perfect with shops and restaurants close, short walk to the beaches. Whole place has a nice vibe to it. Would come...
Babalwa
South Africa South Africa
Vinthi is a great host, she is amazing. She makes sure that you feel at home at her place (that is the main reason I always book at Nothando every time I visit Plett). The room was clean and everything I needed was available. The area is Thank...
Jennifer
United States United States
The number of extras: the library of interesting books, the kitchen with every utensil you can think of, the friendly and informative vibe of the staff, the long communal tables… plus the central location and the natural beauty of Robberg makes...
Krastan
Bulgaria Bulgaria
Nothando means "love" in some African langauges and you cannot help but love this place! The staff were support attentive and nice, the rooms were clean and there is a small safe for your valuables, Wi-Fi was strong, there is a secure parking that...
Lázaro
Australia Australia
Great location close to the beach and several nice coffee shops. Tim was really helpful and always ready to make you feel comfortable, which made the stay even better.
Debora
Portugal Portugal
I paid the same in other places along the Garden Route but got a lot more value for money - space, cleanliness and facilities. Tim, who was replacing Vinthi, was absolutely amazing and made the whole difference in my 2 days there: I did the right...
Henrique
Brazil Brazil
We liked the decoration, the hammocks outside and Tom was very welcoming and gave us a lot of advices (and also a 5% discount voucher for the Bungy). The room was comfortable and the location was good.
Francesco
Austria Austria
It was just perfect. I have hardly ever felt better in a hostel. It has everything you need, but most of all, you are treated like family from the very first start. Thank you Tim ❤️ you are a true blessing. Such a genuine, kind and helpful human being
Irina
Russia Russia
We spent only 2 days here and it was amazing. The host is absolutely friendly providing all the information we needed about the cafes, places to visit etc. There is no your own kitchen although there is a shared one with everything you need, you...
Marta
Poland Poland
I'm very happy with my stay and I would return. I stayed in a private room: it was clean, quiet and I had access to everything I needed. I loved hot water bottles provided :) Lodge is located in the city centre, close to the restaurants, around 15...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.