647 Second Beach Road Amapondo backpackers Lodge, 5120 Port St Johns, South Africa
#1 of 10 hotels in Port St Johns
Guests' ChoiceBased on 94 hotel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 April 2024
Pumeza
South AfricaThere was no curtain on the bathroom
Everything
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Asanda
South AfricaCocroch, and pats
Nature
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 February 2024
Dominik
SwitzerlandWe would have loved some information about activities in the area (booklet).
Lovely place in a quiet and safe environment. Staff ivery nice and welcoming. We had the crystal room which was spacious and well equipped, with a partial view of the sea. Good food! Beach 10 minute walk away!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Sara
SwitzerlandFriendly staff, would help you to find nice spots and even take you there
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Jente
BelgiumVery friendly staff Nice location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Makwelo
South AfricaOne of the rooms was too far, the were a lot of stairs it felt like we were hiking
The lodge was clean and beautiful and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 November 2023
Mcsweeney
IrelandAn inebriated guest each evening (might be a long term resident???) didn't help the relaxed vibe of the area. Came around to each new group to see if he could ingratiate himself, a real 'pain in the ass'.
Great location on 2nd. Beach Road with great views of the beach just a short walk from the lodge. A private en suite room just above the car park so easy to access the room & a short walk to the Bar/Restaurant area. Very comfy double bed & spacious Bathroom/Shower are en suite. Ticked all the boxes. Communal kitchen area kept very clean. Perfect for us to make our breakfast in the morning. The food at night was exceptional. I had the Thai Panang Seafood Curry with a large bowl of Basmati Rice. so good I had it again the next night. At R125 = E5.75 it was the best value meal of our 3 weeks in SA. The double Gordons & Tonic @ R30 = E1.50 were a lovely treat each evening. Go there before everyone hears about this place.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Yorick
NetherlandsAwesome place! We had one of the two cozy huts, overlooking the beach and ocean. Wonderful staff, great food and drinks. It’s a piece of paradise.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Mgidlana
South AfricaThe staff were always organised and so caring for the guests, love it😍❤️
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Ashwin
South Africalittle more info for fisherman example sites. maybe hire out gillies affiliated to smsphondo
no complaints, everything was up to standard and worked well for us. loved the vibe and the safe enviroment - excellent location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Ronelle
South AfricaHad a very nice dinner. Saucy fried noodles with beef and chicken. Good menu. Friendly owners.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 May 2023
Nolan
South AfricaOnly one night and all was in order
Nice and cozy. Very easy environment. Lovely people.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 4 May 2023
Nomvula
South AfricaThe view
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 12 March 2023
Vladimir
Russiasome animals are making noise while trying to steal the food during the night hours: )
the ocean view is beautiful!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2022
Baraza
South AfricaNothing
The place was beautiful, the staff were great
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 9 December 2022
Lizeka
South AfricaBeds are not comfortable
The host Sbu and the chef Buhle were very friendly and assisting us with love.. There was loadshedding and the generator had issues, but we enjoyed our stay because they were always informing us.. Hay maarn I love the place
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 15 November 2022
Young
South AfricaMaybe could be abit more secure in terms of the car parking but at least the backpackers is in a very quiet area
It was nice and quiet, the bed comfortable and they give a generous portion for meals with friendly customer service
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 4 November 2022
Melina
Germanysadly we had some ants in our Teint, what is of course a normal thing in nature. would be good to check it before going to bed.
It was a nice experience to sleep in the Teint close to the jungle. waking up with the monkeys was a cool experience. Also it was close to the beach and the hikes around were super awesome.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 26 September 2022
Mpupi
South AfricaThe double bunk bed did not have the ladder,so i struggled going up and the toilets were not so clean
It was adventurous,a very nice experience..very friendly staff
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 25 July 2022
Christin
GermanyThe location is perfect for doing great hikes and getting to the beach. The stuff is really friendly and giving tips for traveling. It’s a relaxed atmosphere and they have really good food!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 24 May 2022
Memela
South AfricaI spent the night conversing the hosts and other guests. It was an amazing experience.
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 14 February 2022
Ivy
South AfricaThe smell at kitchen, rooms is unpleasant
The view, nature n is close to yhe beach
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 30 January 2022
Adam
SpainSome small bed side lamps would be nice. Toilets and bathrooms were mixed-sex and could have been cleaner. No wifi while poor mobile coverage.
Tent with a view was a great choice - bed, mattress and the tent itself in good condition, clean bedding, airy even if a bit tight space. Good sleep and wake up to the sounds of garden of Eden. Tasty cooking at the restaurant. The staff was the best.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 2 January 2022
Friskin
South Africalong walk from the car to the tent, but good workout haha.
amazing views of the sea and awesome location!
Stayed in January 2022
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