Swartberg Backpackers
Farm Voorbedacht, 6625 Matjiesrivier, South Africa – Excellent location - show map
The location is outstanding and out of the way with you own bush pool to swim in. Anything that we needed was provided the family was brilliant towards my family and I. Thank you.
South Africa
Set in Matjiesrivier at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains, Swartberg Backpackers features an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. Boasting views of the mountains and the waterfall, this property is 45 km from Oudtshoorn. The eco-friendly accommodation at Swartberg Backpackers is equipped with a kitchen with an oven, refrigerator and barbecue facilities. Some units have a seating area where you can relax. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Free WiFi is featured in some rooms and one unit also has table tennis. Swartberg Backpackers makes use of solar electricity, gas and wood fires instead of electricity. The solar electricity provides enough power to charge a laptop, cellular phone, room lights and a portable 12V fridge. Solar geysers provide warm water and there is a gas water heater for overcast or rainy days. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property and the property is pet, biker and cyclist friendly. A range of activities are offered on site or in the surrounding area, such as a hiking trail to the waterfall and rock pool. Swimming and canoeing can be enjoyed at the dam. Nearby is Gamkaskloof, or 'The Hell', an exciting 2-hour 4x4 drive for adventurers and there is plenty of fauna and flora to experience in the surrounds.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- 2 swimming pools
- Basic free WiFi (10 Mbps)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
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- Seanterence
South Africa“The location is outstanding and out of the way with you own bush pool to swim in. Anything that we needed was provided the family was brilliant towards my family and I. Thank you.” 
Katevn South Africa“The owners are exceptionally welcoming and friendly, the hot tub with a view of the mountain is sensational, everything was clean and comfortable and well maintained - you can see it is all so well thought out and considers the comfort of the...”
Rachel South Africa“Stunning views, friendly host,clean, and well equipped. We enjoyed our stay. Thank for your goodness .⁸”
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Property surroundings
Facilities of Swartberg BackpackersGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- 2 swimming pools
- Basic free WiFi (10 Mbps)
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Mountain view
- View
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Table tennis
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Fireplace
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Board games/puzzles
- Tile/marble floor
- Non-smoking rooms
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Afrikaans
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash
Swartberg Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Swartberg Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Legal information
FAQs about Swartberg Backpackers
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Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Swartberg Backpackers on this page.
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Yes, Swartberg Backpackers is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The prices at Swartberg Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at Swartberg Backpackers include:
- Chalet
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Swartberg Backpackers is 950 yards from the centre of Matjiesrivier. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Swartberg Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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Swartberg Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Table tennis
- Canoeing
- Horse riding
- Swimming Pool
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
