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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 area in which the resort is situated is refreshing, the charlet are clean and their creative on decoration of the room are good

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8.4
Very Good
140 reviews
Price from
$43
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. The staff are exceptional here, super friendly. I stayed in a hut which was perfect, really comfortable bed and clean. There’s an evening meal which is great for meeting people but there’s also a kitchen to cook in if you wish. Again super clean and everything you need. They organise plenty of excursions, my only regret only staying for 2 nights!

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8.8
Excellent
158 reviews
Price from
$13
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. Second time I was staying at Ubuntu. It s a nice big house located close to the beach and shops, perfect if you want to surf in Jay bay. Staff is welcoming, friendly, Kiera - the awesome manager, is always helpful. I like that you can relax at many places inside the house, or on one of the balconies or outside. Nice and chill vibe every day.

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8.3
Very Good
195 reviews
Price from
$11
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. Stunning location, facilities and the management went above and beyond to assist us when needed!

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8.3
Very Good
237 reviews
Price from
$50
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. 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
Very Good
325 reviews
Price from
$14
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
Very Good
30 reviews
Price from
$26
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
Excellent
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. Everything was more than 100& Comfortable bed quiet area shopping malls are nearby .I would love to come and stay there when I visit PE

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7.4
Good
228 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

The Russel Guest House

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
669 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

Ikhayalam lodge

Gqeberha

Situated in Gqeberha and with Kings Beach reachable within 600 metres, Ikhayalam lodge features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is set 2.7 km from The Boardwalk, 6.2 km from Port Elizabeth Golf Club and 6.6 km from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Walmer Country Club is 7.2 km from the hostel and Little Walmer Golf Club is 7.5 km away.

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4.7
Review score
3 reviews
Price from
$28
per night

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