Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

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. Rooms and dormitories come with free WiFi access. Some have a private bathroom. A variety of activities, like bird watching, canoeing and hiking, can be performed in the immediate surroundings. The banks of the Touw River are a 5-minute walk from Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge. Free private parking is available on site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Family Room
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  • 2 single beds and
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323 feet²
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  • Shared bathroom
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US$64 per night
Price US$191
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US$33 per night
Price US$100
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Guests who stayed here loved

Donné
South Africa South Africa
“Location is excellent, very casual and relaxed, cotton linen was a real bonus.”
Reghardt
South Korea South Korea
“Wonderful location with beautiful flowers, trees and animals. Wonderful service, the staff were very accommodating and helpful.”
Lyndon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Relaxed vibe. Enjoyed the entertainment. Good dorms. Good location for hiking trails”
Mair
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stayed here before with different owners, very good stay”
Jasmine
Canada Canada
“The location was great and we appreciated that there was a kitchen we could use. We were able to walk to town and to a nearby walking trail. We loved the birdwatching nearby and even on the property!”
Zanika
South Africa South Africa
“I absolutely loved my room. It had 2 single beds, which was exactly what I wanted. It was clean. The shared bathrooms and showers were clean. The communal kitchen was also kept very clean. The views were amazing, wasn't very hard to find and...”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What a great find. Lovely atmosphere. Very tasty food. Amazing staff. You won't find better value in South Africa. Sitting round the fire or listening to local live music in the bar, in a totally relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by great people.”
Edouard
Germany Germany
“Lovely place to spend a night or two when visiting the Wilderness area. The room we were staying in was great with a traditional roof we've seen only on higher end lodges, and the breakfast was as fresh as it gets!”
Joseph
United States United States
“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...”
Joanna
Australia Australia
“Really friendly and helpful staff! We also loved how they provided things like pancakes and fruit in the morning, bread in the evening and lit the bonfire, it made the place so warm and cozy!”

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Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
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House rules

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From 13:00 to 20:00
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From 08:00 to 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.