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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. Exceptional hosts who welcome you with open arms. Always available to help with trips or even rides. Vinthi is making warm muffins for you to wake up to. I’ve stayed in both the rooms and the dorms and I love the place. I usually try new places but I came back here because it’s perfect.

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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. Location and the ocean view, friendly staff

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8.5
Very good
411 reviews
Price from
US$18
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. Near the beach, delicious food

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8.4
Very good
170 reviews
Price from
US$30
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. Very lovely host - she always goes the extra mile to make her guests happy, comfy bed, spacious private room, fully equipped kitchen, very clean, nice balcony, great location

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8.5
Very good
143 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. Everyone working there was very friendly, easy to meet people and every night is a fun night. It's also walkable to the main hiking trails. I also thought that I left my passport there, and everyone put in their efforts to find it. My passport ended up being found somewhere else, and I really appreciated the help.

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8.5
Very good
283 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. Everything was ok for the price. But the real kicker was the lady in charge, Debbie. She went above and beyond consistently to give me the best possible experience in Plettenberg Bay. There were some misunderstandings with management about the room pricing, which she handled admirably. Also, she gave me a lift when I really needed one, asking for nothing in return.

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8.2
Very good
196 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 food and service was Devine

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8.2
Very good
310 reviews
Price from
US$15
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
7 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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7.3
Good
269 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Located in Wilderness, 17 km from Lakes Area National Park, The Wild Farm Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Located around 22 km from George Golf Club, the hostel with free WiFi is also 25 km away from Outeniqua Pass. The hostel has a barbecue and mountain views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The property is amazing. Its a bit dirt road to go there but the views are absolutely incredible and the people there are more incredible. JP and Ben are very helpful and their pizzas is really good.

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7.8
Good
428 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

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