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Set in Hogsback, 3.8 km from Eco Shrine, Away with the Fairies Nature Lodge and Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 38 km of Katberg Eco Golf Estate. Guests can have a drink at the snack bar. Was n ongelooflike ervaring. Die bad was n wow! Adie is n ongelooflike mens.

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8.4
Very good
122 reviews
Price from
US$46
per night

Set in Coffee Bay, 700 metres from Coffee Bay Beach, Coffee Shack Adventure Backpackers & Self-Catering offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. 43 km from Hluleka Nature Reserve, the hostel provides a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The personal was so nice and always willing to help, also the direkt connection to the beach was so fantastic and the surf lessons I tuck was great. The instructor help me with a lot of things as a beginner.

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8.4
Very good
146 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Set in Jeffreys Bay, less than 1 km from Point Beach, African Ubuntu Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 34 km from St Francis Links Golf Course and 41 km from Seal Point Lighthouse, the property features a bar and barbecue facilities. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured. Very nice and cosy backpackers hostel at a perfect location!

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8.6
Fabulous
254 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Overlooking the Chintsa lagoon and located 600 meters from the Chintsa beach, Buccaneers Beach Lodge, Chintsa, South Africa features a bar, restaurant and outdoor swimming pool. East London Airport is a 55-minute drive away. Really nice rooms, bathrooms and comfortable beds. Beautiful sea view and patio. Also excellent dinners that were affordable.

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8.4
Very good
211 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

Escape to Island Vibe Backpackers, a haven for surfers, beach lovers and thrill seekers. Situated on a sand dune overlooking the Indian Ocean, Island Vibe Backpackers Jeffreys Bay is the perfect spot for travelers looking for a relaxed yet fun vibe. We loved Island Vibe and Jeffery's Bay - Traveled with my 2 sons and my husband all surf. We loved the relaxed atmosphere, and the location, the people were very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and the beds were comfortable. It was a great place to hang out - very fun and welcoming. We ate several meals and all were extremely good. We only wish we could have stayed longer.

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8.3
Very good
835 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

Situated just 300 metres from the beachfront, The Russel Guest House features a garden with large swimming pool and a covered BBQ area. Free WiFi is available throughout.

The rooms and apartments are spacious and feature satellite TV, hairdryers, tea-and-coffee making facilities and complimentary toiletries. I loved the guesthouse. Its clean and staff was exquisite! Great location. Everything was excellent! Thank you

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8.1
Very good
609 reviews
Price from
US$41
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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8.1
Very good
317 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Located in Queenstown, 6.8 km from Queenstown Golf club, Amberdale Estate Budget Self Catering provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

At the hostel, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a shared bathroom. All units will provide guests with a fridge. I liked everything but the only thing I think you should add is the DSTV. Most people didn't know how to use Netflix and were not interested in it , so please accommodate them with DSTV . Other than that , I was pleased .

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8.2
Very good
85 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

Set in Morganʼs Bay, less than 1 km from Morgans Bay Beach, In The Green Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. A beautiful setting, hidden amongst the trees. The hosts were delightful and extremely helpful. We really felt welcomed here.

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8.1
Very good
57 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Riverfront Homestay features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and water sports facilities in Port Elizabeth. Located around 16 km from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, the hostel with free WiFi is also 19 km away from Port Elizabeth Golf Club. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests. The location. It was super nice and quite on the river side. I also really enjoyed all the activities offered my the hostel like an Addo elephant tour, surfing or sailing.

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8.3
Very good
96 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

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