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Set in Moremela, within 10 km of Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint and 18 km of Three Rondavels Viewpoint, Joy River Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Guests can enjoy garden views. At the hostel, every room has a desk and a patio with a mountain view. Joy River Backpackers provides certain units with river views, and each room has a kettle. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Berlin Falls is 27 km from the accommodation. Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport is 113 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.6
High score for Moremela

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kushal
    India India
    Mormela ,the village ,is like heaven in the ground.The host Marriet is always with you during your stay and even after your stay is over.A 65 year lady will become your friend very shortly.The facilities given inside the property are very...
  • Robert
    United States United States
    a very nice, quirky place run by the very nice and quirky Marietta. Basic but very comfortable.
  • Brenda
    South Africa South Africa
    Mariette was very friendly, she is proud of het propperty and it shows. Neat, clean and tranquil. I shall visit her again if opportunity present itself - without thinking twice. A sensory feast, beautiful surroundings. We very much enjoyed our stay.
  • Weronika
    Poland Poland
    Mariette was very helpful but also super nice company. Place is very well equipped and clean.
  • Palesa
    South Africa South Africa
    For someone who grew up in the city. This was a new experience. The rooms,the fire powered bathroom and the fact that it is just next the river. You get a farm experience with a touch of luxury. We got to be in touch with nature and it was heavenly!
  • Sabrina
    South Africa South Africa
    Simple but beautiful house, safe, view was great, calm location, great equipment in the kitchen, lots of space, if you like rustic experiences this is your place to be. friendly dogs and cats. Marietta was very kind and helpful, gave us a lot of...
  • Patricia
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything and Mariette was the cherry on top. I ended up extending my stay. They also have the coolest shower powered by firewood it's so cool.
  • Aneta
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    The owner was really nice. I liked how the bathroom was designed. The kitchen is equipped and with amazing variety of spices.
  • Dean
    United States United States
    The host was very nice and helpful getting us there and settled in, We had the cottage which had plenty of room.
  • Maaike
    South Africa South Africa
    it was such a lovely place, way more beautiful than the pictures! such a nice place to relax. everything was amazing. the dog was sweet and their cat was so cuddly. super clean and nice shower too + washing facilities. we sat by the fireplace...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Joy River Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
No internet access available.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Joy River Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Joy River Backpackers

  • The prices at Joy River Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Joy River Backpackers is 2 miles from the centre of Moremela. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Joy River Backpackers is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Joy River Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking