You might be eligible for a Genius discount at African Ubuntu Backpackers. Sign in to check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to booking dates, stay dates, and other available deals.

Located in Jeffreys Bay, a 4-minute walk from Ferreira Town Beach, African Ubuntu Backpackers provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around a 9-minute walk from Point Beach and around 0.6 miles from Dolphin Beach. The property has a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Certain rooms will provide you with a kitchenette with a fridge and an oven. All guest rooms feature bed linen. The hostel has a grill. You can play table tennis at African Ubuntu Backpackers, and car rental is available. St Francis Links is 21 miles from the accommodation, while Seal Point Lighthouse is 25 miles away. The nearest airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, 53 miles from African Ubuntu Backpackers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Sign in, save money

Sign in to see if you can save 10% or more at this property.
Sign in, save money

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
7.5

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Du
    South Africa South Africa
    We really enjoyed our stay at the backpackers. We are a family of 5 and I was worried that the room would be small but there was ample space and enough communal spaces. Some nice views and very nice staff.
  • Willem
    South Africa South Africa
    Close to the beach and shops. The kitchen is fully equipped. Very friendly staff and all round relax atmosphere.
  • Marlene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Walking distance to supermarket and surf spots. Good set-up to cope with load shedding. Hot water for showers and various common areas to relax. Jason was very helpful and friendly and good effort from the team for guests to meet each other and...
  • Martin
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything was perfect... We needed a quick stay didn't know it we're going to be so sad to leave but I recommend african ubuntu to everyone everyone is like family
  • Dima
    Israel Israel
    Very nice vibes, close to the shops/restaurants and the surfing spot.
  • Eyal
    Israel Israel
    A great hostel with good vibes. Located few minutes from the beach, and nearby there are 2 big supermarkets and several restaurants. Quiet at night so I slept well. The bunk bed was quiet comfortable for me. Big common area and a kitchen, you get...
  • Anne
    Germany Germany
    I had a great time at African Ubuntu. Everybody is super friendly and helpful, it’s close to the beach and supermarkets. Overall, it’s a great vibe there, so I was very sorry I could only stay one night!
  • Thompson
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely backpackers with great facilities. Very well located - 5 mins walk to the beach. Welcoming hosts and lekker vibe. Twin room comfortable - but quite hot, could do with a fan in there.
  • Roelien
    South Africa South Africa
    The building consisted of three stories. The top two floors had balconies, of which the top balcony had braai facilities. The bottom floor opened to a garden with another braai area. The entire backpackers allowed for lots of different lounge...
  • Michelle
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff is super friendly. It's really neat and clean. This place gives you an amazing holiday vibe..

Area info

Amenities of African Ubuntu Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

General

  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Spa

  • Yoga classes

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
African Ubuntu Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercardCash is not accepted

FAQs about African Ubuntu Backpackers

  • Check-in at African Ubuntu Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The nearest beach is 800 feet from African Ubuntu Backpackers. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • African Ubuntu Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Yoga classes
    • Horseback riding
  • African Ubuntu Backpackers is 1.1 miles from the center of Jeffreys Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at African Ubuntu Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.