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Away with the Fairies Nature Lodge and Backpackers

Hogsback

Set in Hogsback, 3.8 km from Eco Shrine, Away with the Fairies Nature Lodge and Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 38 km of Katberg Eco Golf Estate. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. The stay is lovely, the rooms are cozy, with the possibility to light your own fire to warm up in the evening! I did not expect the place to offer various food options as well, and it was delicious. The staff is lovely, very helpful and patient. There are several options to keep you busy around, between hiking and others and the cliff bath is a must-do!

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8.3
Very good
146 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

Coffee Shack Adventure Backpackers & Self-Catering

Coffee Bay

Set in Coffee Bay, 700 metres from Coffee Bay Beach, Coffee Shack Adventure Backpackers & Self-Catering offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. 43 km from Hluleka Nature Reserve, the hostel provides a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. I liked the close proximity to the beach, the staff was friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be coming back for more.

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8.8
Fabulous
151 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

African Ubuntu Backpackers

Jeffreys Bay

Set in Jeffreys Bay, 400 metres from Ferreira Town Beach, African Ubuntu Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Less than 1 km from Point Beach and a 11-minute walk from Dolphin Beach, the property provides a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The roof terrace is fantastic, the garden is always calm, room is nice and comfy, very chill-social hostel well prepared for load shedding.

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8.3
Very good
185 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Buccaneers Beach Lodge, Chintsa, South Africa

Chintsa

Overlooking the Chintsa lagoon and located 600 meters from the Chintsa beach, Buccaneers Beach Lodge, Chintsa, South Africa features a bar, restaurant and outdoor swimming pool. East London Airport is a 55-minute drive away. Friendly staff; delicious diner and breakfast options; nice daytrips; close to the beach

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8.3
Very good
233 reviews
Price from
£48
per night

Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay

Jeffreys Bay

The basic rooms at this backpackers include access to a shared bathroom with shower. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.

From the backpackers, guests have direct access to the beach and can enjoy a stroll along the beach. They are also free to use the communal kitchen and the BBQ facilities, or they can order light meals at the restaurant. Right on the beach. Secure parking. Not fancy but such a great location and setting. Can get in and out when need to through night.

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8.1
Very good
794 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

MALI Boutique Lodge & Tube 'n Axe Budget Accommodation

Stormsrivier

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 location, the bed, the staff

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8
Very good
329 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Amberdale Estate Budget Self Catering

Queenstown

Located in Queenstown, 6.8 km from Queenstown Golf club, Amberdale Estate Budget Self Catering provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

At the hostel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a fridge. The relaxed ambience of the countryside environment. Well-located in relation to essential services for travellers such as shops, petrol stations, health facilities, etc.

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8.2
Very good
27 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Orange Elephant Backpackers

Addo

Located in Addo, 47 km from Swartkops River, Orange Elephant Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

At the hostel, rooms are equipped with a desk. At Orange Elephant Backpackers each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Great location, safe building with comfortable rooms! Such a friendly host too :) thank you for a great stay!

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8.6
Fabulous
46 reviews

Luxury Backpackers

Port Elizabeth

Boasting barbecue facilities, Luxury Backpackers is situated in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape region, 2.8 km from Kings Beach and 2.8 km from Denville Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.7 km from Humewood Beach. I was worried that I might need to have my own bedding but everything was available

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7.3
Good
227 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

The Russel Guest House 3 stars

Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth

Situated just 300 metres from the beachfront, The Russel Guest House features a garden with large swimming pool and a covered BBQ area. Free WiFi is available throughout.

The rooms and apartments are spacious and feature satellite TV, hairdryers, tea-and-coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. I love everything about this place from the friendly staff to the cleanliness not forgetting the breakfast it was amazing I'm definitely going back for round two

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7.7
Good
673 reviews
Price from
£29
per night

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