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Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation

Westcliff, Hermanus

Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation offers accommodation close to the centre in Hermanus. It has an outdoor pool, TV lounge and billiard table.

You can engage in various activities, such as golfing and diving. Village Square is 1 km from Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation, while Hamilton Russel Vineyards is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 77 km from Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation. Location, staff, facilities. We had a great experience in Hermanus Backpacker, excellent value for month.

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9
Superb
1,246 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers

Green Point, Cape Town

Free parking is available, a tour desk can help to organise any day excursions and an airport shuttle at a charge. THE BIG is centrally located just a 5 minutes' walk to V&A Waterfront and Sea Point Promenade, The BIG offers a choice of modern private room or dormitory room accommodation. It features a pool, braai facilities and free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast. Excellent location in a quiet area but close to the Waterfront and Downtown. Very helpful staff who assisted in booking us various high quality tours. Breakfast was really good for setting you up for the day and the room was spacious and spotless. Generally a really nice vibe about the place. Would 100% recommend

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9.1
Superb
562 reviews
Price from
£35
per night

Cape Town Surf Hostel & Lodge

Cape Town

Situated in Cape Town, 300 metres from Blouberg Beach, Cape Town Surf Hostel & Lodge features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a bar, as well as barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. great staff, good location, easy in/out security gate w/ code. They even let me store my kiteboard bag for a month, while traveling around Africa to come back and pick it up on my way out of capetown. A lifesaver, not dragging a kitebag around

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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

@ Rosie's

Bloubergstrand

@ Rosie's offers accommodation in Bloubergstrand, a short walk from Blouberg's Beach Boulevard. There is a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering and a dining room table where guests can enjoy their meals. Best accommodation for kite surfers and surfers in general. Rosie is a wonderful host. She will make sure that you feel at home, and helps plan your stay and day to day activities if asked. The accommodation is walking distance from kite beach, less than 5 min walk.

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9.5
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

City Bowl, Cape Town

With minimalistic and modern design, the hostel offers en-suite private and dormitory rooms as well as a unique air-conditioned pod accommodation. Features include extra long beds, reading lights, electric plugs and lockable storage space. Linen and towels are provided. Clean room and cleaning everyday. Comfortable bed. Middle of the city center.

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8.3
Very good
1,923 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Never at Home Green Point 5 stars

Green Point, Cape Town

The property offers modern, private rooms or dormitory accommodation. Most rooms have an en-suite bathroom while others share a communal bathroom. Each room is air-conditioned and the dormitories are fitted with bunk beds, international charging points, a compartment locker and reading lights on each bed. Everything ! The location, the staff, my roomies, the cleanliness

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8.8
Fabulous
1,123 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Kite Basecamp Langebaan

Langebaan

Set in Langebaan, 1.3 km from Langebaan Main Beach, Kite Basecamp Langebaan offers beachfront accommodation and various facilities, such as barbecue facilities. The property is located 6.3 km from Langebaan Golf Course, 22 km from West Coast Fossil Park and 25 km from Saldanha Harbour. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. I like the rate, location, and the facilities. Stayed three years in a row. I will be back again next year. Wish I could stay longer. Langabaan is such a nice relaxing place.

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8.7
Fabulous
113 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge

Wilderness Beach, Wilderness

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. Super cool vibe Access to kitchen and or prepared food Spacious dorms Clean Beautiful setting Helpful staff - ask them to help get you rides to hikes or to the Map of Africa viewpoint!

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8.5
Very good
347 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Zzzone Boutique Hostel

Hermanus City-Centre, Hermanus

Situated in Hermanus, within 300 metres of Village Square and 9 km of Hamilton Russel Vineyards, Zzzone Boutique Hostel provides accommodation with free WiFi. The accommodation features a front desk and a shared lounge for guests. Perfect location in Hermanus, very clean and staff were very helpful

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8.9
Fabulous
181 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Zebra Crossing Backpacker

City Bowl, Cape Town

Table Mountain is 5.3 km from Zebra Crossing Backpacker, while CTICC is 6.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 21 km from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Lots of space. Good value for money.

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8.5
Very good
360 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

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