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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. This was one of my best hostel experiences anywhere in the world. The host went so far out of her way to help with recommendations and to ensure you have a perfect stay. Couldn't rate Nothando's highly enough. Definitely worth staying at if you're in Plettenberg Bay.

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9.3
Superb
575 reviews
Price from
US$20
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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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
US$20
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. Located around 16 km from Lakes Area National Park, the hostel with free WiFi is also 18 km away from George Golf Club. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Location and the ocean view, friendly staff

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8.5
Very good
416 reviews
Price from
US$17
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
169 reviews
Price from
US$25
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. The place is comfortable and clean

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8.6
Fabulous
135 reviews
Price from
US$17
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. Amazing atmosphere, great people working there.

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8.5
Very good
285 reviews
Price from
US$17
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. Very quiet, lights stayed on during loadshedding. Very cute and safe little property. Would definitely recommend!

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8.3
Very good
194 reviews
Price from
US$23
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. It is a very nice place to stay with loads of activities close by. My room was great and the Backpackers itself is really nice. The personal was great as well! Really nice and friendly people, nice talking at the first place in the evening. Great food. The Blackwater Tubing is a highlight as well.

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8.2
Very good
314 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Forest Gate Backpackers features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Plettenberg Bay. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The hostel provides garden views, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. Amazing eggs benny breakfast and literally the best cappuccino I’ve ever had included in the R400 solo room. The most beautiful location, convenient and lots of nature and attractions. I needed somewhere to work, very last minute and they exceeded my expectations with value for money, facilities, friendliness and safety. Thank you so much!

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8.2
Very good
22 reviews
Price from
US$23
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
264 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

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