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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.

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. The staff is he nicest, and you feel right at home. They had freshly made welcome blueberry muffins when I arrived. They easily accommodated my early check in and everything was squeaky clean all the time. Beautiful garden and close to the main street with all the stores and restaurants

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9.2
Superb
576 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Situated in Wilderness, 200 metres from Wilderness Beach, Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. The property is set 16 km from Lakes Area National Park, 18 km from George Golf Club and 21 km from Outeniqua Pass. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. What an amazing place, with the best location and view ever. Great staff, beautiful surroundings, space to do my yoga practice in the morning :D, good food and coffees and just in general good vibes. I stayed in two different private rooms - I adored my Room number 1 especially. Would come back any time.

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8.6
Fabulous
405 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Located in Sedgefield, a few steps from Myoli Beach, Pili Pili Beach Cabanas provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The hostel also features free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. All of the staff were very kind and friendly. The room was nice than I expected. You really don't need to leave because a restaurant, small store, and the beach are literally right there! If you don't want to swim in the big waves, a small calm lagoon is a short walk down the beach.

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8.4
Very good
179 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Set in Mossel Bay, 700 metres from Santos Beach, Hostel Villa Nova offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The property is 500 metres from Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, and within 400 metres of the city centre. It's a very nice cabin with everything that you need and walking distance from the beach. The hosts are extremely friendly and helpful. I would totally stay here again

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8.4
Very good
151 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

Bordering the Wildeness National Park, Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge features a garden equipped with BBQ facilities. Guests will find a bar on site and can make use of the shared kitchen.

The banks of the Touw River are a 5-minute walk from Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge. Free private parking is available on site. In the bush / trees / nature close to Half Collard Kingfisher hiking trail. Relaxed, calm, tranquility. Only 25 minute walk to grocery store good to get the steps in for the day.

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8.4
Very good
276 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

Situated in Plettenberg Bay, 1.2 km from Lookout Beach, Amakaya Backpackers Travellers Accommodation features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 3-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage space. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available. The owner and the mananger were super helpful and professional in assisting to resolve an issue which arose. Thank u very much to both.

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8.1
Very good
205 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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 outside hot tube, warm up with wood.. amazing! And the bar next to a nice evening fire! They give me a better room than the one I made the reservation!

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8.2
Very good
308 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, terrace and free WiFi, Wilderness Backpackers is set in Wilderness, 300 metres from Wilderness Beach and 16 km from Lakes Area National Park. The property is around 21 km from Outeniqua Pass, 50 km from Simola Golf and Country Estate and 13 km from Outeniqua Transport Museum. The property is non-smoking and is located 18 km from George Golf Club. Lovely, new hostel in town. Great owner. The restaurant next to it is great for food and drinks. Would definitely go again.

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8.7
Fabulous
10 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Attractively situated in the George Central district of George, Beds Inn George is situated 7.1 km from Outeniqua Pass, 30 km from Lakes Area National Park and 44 km from Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 4.4 km from George Golf Club, and within 400 metres of the city centre.

The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. The were so friendly and helpfull,just got out of hospital after a accident covered in blood and dirty,they let me in and they gave me towels and everything i needed, ten out of ten thanx

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7.2
Good
274 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Situated in George, within 4.4 km of George Golf Club and 8.2 km of Outeniqua Pass, Garden Route Stay features accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is set 34 km from Lakes Area National Park, 43 km from Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and 50 km from Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex. Outeniqua Transport Museum is 3.8 km from the hostel and Cape Palette Art & Picture Framing is 4.3 km away. Great location, very clean rooms and bathroom. The host is very welcoming. Enjoy your stay.

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7.7
Good
107 reviews
Price from
US$17
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