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Away with the Fairies

Hogsback

Set in Hogsback, 3.8 km from Eco Shrine, Away with the Fairies 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.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Hogsback, like hiking and cycling. The stay is lovely, the rooms are cozy, with the possibility to light your own fire to warm up in the evening! I did not expect the place to offer various food options as well, and it was delicious. The staff is lovely, very helpful and patient. There are several options to keep you busy around, between hiking and others and the cliff bath is a must-do!

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8.1
Very good
162 reviews
Price from
UAH 972
per night

Coffee Shack Adventure Backpackers & Self-Catering

Coffee Bay

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. Perfect getaway, very relaxed atmosphere overall with some great hikes nearby. Food at hostel was great I loved the family dinners.

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8.8
Fabulous
135 reviews
Price from
UAH 499
per night

African Ubuntu Backpackers

Jeffreys Bay

Set in Jeffreys Bay, 400 metres from Ferreira Town Beach, African Ubuntu Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Less than 1 km from Point Beach and a 11-minute walk from Dolphin Beach, the property provides a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Personnel was very welcoming and warm. Peaceful environment. To prefer if you are over 25 y.o and don’t want to party each night like in Island Vibes

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8.2
Very good
133 reviews
Price from
UAH 378
per night

Buccaneers on the beach, Chintsa, South Africa

Chintsa

Overlooking the Chintsa lagoon and located 600 meters from the Chintsa beach, Buccaneers on the beach, Chintsa, South Africa features a bar, restaurant and outdoor swimming pool. East London Airport is a 55-minute drive away. We didn't have breakfast at the lodge but everything was good.

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8.2
Very good
224 reviews
Price from
UAH 2,361
per night

Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay

Jeffreys Bay

The basic rooms at this backpackers include access to a shared bathroom with shower. Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas.

From the backpackers, guests have direct access to the beach and can enjoy a stroll along the beach. They are also free to use the communal kitchen and the BBQ facilities, or they can order light meals at the restaurant. super great view, cool people

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8
Very good
686 reviews
Price from
UAH 475
per night

The Owlhouse Backpackers

Nieu-Bethesda

Situated in Nieu-Bethesda, 200 metres from Owl House Museum, The Owlhouse Backpackers has a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace, as well as free WiFi. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and currency exchange for guests. Great backpackers in a little village that time forgot. Beautiful scenery, peaceful and welcoming

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8
Very good
13 reviews
Price from
UAH 497
per night

Orange Elephant Backpackers

Addo

Located in Addo, 47 km from Swartkops River, Orange Elephant Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

At the hostel, rooms are equipped with a desk. At Orange Elephant Backpackers each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. John and his daughter wäre extremly helpful.

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8.6
Fabulous
41 reviews
Price from
UAH 864
per night

Luxury Backpackers

Port Elizabeth

Boasting barbecue facilities, Luxury Backpackers is situated in Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape region, 2.8 km from Kings Beach and 2.8 km from Denville Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.7 km from Humewood Beach. Room was very nice. Clean, comfortable, large bed.

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7.4
Good
234 reviews
Price from
UAH 622
per night

The Russel Guest House 3 stars

Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth

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. The friendliness of the staff and the quick response to assist as booking.com had a glitch and booked me a family room and they understood when I explained I didn't book a family room and fixed it quick. Amanda and Pretty are wonderful hosts and kind.

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7.4
Good
639 reviews
Price from
UAH 1,383
per night

MALI Boutique Lodge & Tube 'n Axe Budget Accommodation

Stormsrivier

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. For my entire South Africa trip - this was my favourite place to stay. We kept trying to figure out how we could extend our time just to stay here longer. I would definitely come back and stay here longer. Everything was just so perfect. The room was so cute, and the bed was so comfortable. They had a stocked fridge for late night drinks. The bathroom was clean and spacious. They even had a walk in closet where you could store your bags. Although my favourite part of the room was the patio. I spent the evenings just sitting on the patio enjoying the night air. I wish I could bundle up this place and bring it home with me. They also offer a really great tubing experience. Our guides were so much fun, the group of people were fun and I just felt the entire staff went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful.

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7.9
Good
340 reviews
Price from
UAH 508
per night

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