4 Tennant Street, Route 62, Barrydale Barrydale Backpackers and Dung Beetle Pub, 6750 Barrydale, South Africa
#6 of 6 hotels in Barrydale
Guests' ChoiceBased on 80 hostel reviews
7.3Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.2
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 15 April 2024
Sandra
South Africa-
Eienaar was baie behulpsaam en vriendelik!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 January 2024
Dani
IndonesiaThe room was right next to the pub which was very noisy. I would have preferred a quieter space. The shower curtain was very dirty - I would replace that soon. It's not hygienic. I would also offer rooibos tea.
The location was great. So easy to find and close to the road. Barrydale is so pretty. There is much to see and cute little restaurants and cafés to visit and enjoy.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 7 January 2024
Leizle
South AfricaBeds and pillows were a bit old and dated, room needs an upgrade with some paint. Blinds in the room were old and dusty. No air-conditioning or fans
It was clean
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
Neville
South AfricaBeds are very hard, mattresses thin
Easy to reach, left early, there was no breakfast
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Caeden
South Africa- the door handle is very low
- Very welcoming - Felt safe - Central to all activities in town - Restaurant close by - Good Noise reduction
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Nicola
South AfricaNothing really.
I did not have breakfast there.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 April 2023
Jodene
South AfricaI didn't liked the steep stairs to our rooms.There was no Tv,microvawe or a bar fridge in our room
I like the pub,restaurant and braai facilities
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 March 2023
Ray
South AfricaSee my comments above
Lovely location. Everything met my expectations except that due to load shedding I was not able to make myself a cup of coffee on rising. Perhaps you should warn your guests to bring along a hot water thermos flask to put boiling water into the night before so as to ensure they have hot water the next morning for coffee. Why not even supply your guests with one? Shows them you care. Also I suggest you replace the old and blocked shower head that lets out three squirts of needle like jets of water because the rest of the holes are caulked closed. Just brush the inside of the holes plate off with a steel brush. I had to dance around in the shower to get wet, so showering was a miserable experience simply due to your lack of maintenance. I didn't even bother having my usual morning shower which set my mood flor the rest of the day on DOWN. ;-(
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 28 January 2023
Tafadzwa
South AfricaThe staff was really helpful and pleasant. The double room I booked was good.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2022
Pieter
South AfricaThe accommodation is pet friendly but definitely not pet-safe, as there's no fencing, preventing your fur kiddies to run into the mainroad.
The accommodation is what was expected for the price, and being a back-packers room. Unfortunately the back-packers is located on the main road, with road noise quite close to you. Very nice restaurant and bar facilities with extremely friendly staff.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 13 August 2022
Shaun
South AfricaRooms could have been tidied, beds made up etc.
Location excellent Had supper. value for money
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 28 April 2022
Tamara
GermanyWe stayed for one night on our way back to Capetown from our Garden Route trip. It is a nice place to stay. Staff was very nice. The pub is a nice typically small village pub. It was a little bit noisy with loud music, but for a Saturday evening okay :) People definitely enjoyed their time! We had the option to be part of a braai in the evening. You can get easily in touch with the locals. Good place! Thank you!
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 22 March 2022
Tracy
South AfricaMattress and Duvet could do with an upgrade
Location amd proximity to all the town has to offer
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 17 March 2022
Derek
South AfricaBeds in family room were uncomfortable and worn out. I could feel the slats of the bed through the verlepte mattress.
Great location on the main strip... Staff were friendly, and we joined the braai night where salad and bread was supplied. Staff braai'd our meat for us. It was great.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 4 March 2022
Gail
South AfricaPub meal was good but although their chips were good I personally would have preferred a choice of chips or salad. Boeries were great
You get what you paid for and more.
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 28 February 2022
Gabriela
GermanySo. Many. Mosquitos. Be prepared and bring Bug-repellant.
Good area, easy check in, friendly staff, Bar-vibes for the evening if that is what you are into. Room was clean and bed was comfortable
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 29 December 2021
Chad
South AfricaNot many plug points in the room for chargers. Parking off the road side.
Perfect location for exploring the town. Bar just downstairs.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 27 December 2021
Nigelfitton
South AfricaA mosquito problem. A fan would help cool the room and discourage mosquitoes
Lively local pub
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 5 November 2021
Willemse
South AfricaLack of of mats in the bathroom. Stepping out from a hot shower onto cold cement floor is not the best feeling.
Staff was exceptionally friendly and location was perfect as I needed to be just accross the road the next day. I was pleasantly surprised with my nest for the evening. I will definitely be returning in the future.😉
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: 19 October 2021
Francois
South AfricaWe had an enjoyable time at the Dung Beetle Bar. The friendly staff and locals made us feel welcome from the get-go
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 14 October 2021
Eric
South AfricaBeds and linen quite dated. Right next to pub and outdoor drinking area, so could be very noisy on drinking nights.
Excellent price for a private room with en suite at a backpackers. Rustic styling. On the main road and easy to find.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 28 September 2021
Andre
South AfricaNo reading light
Central location close to the action
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 23 June 2021
Walter
South AfricaStreet parking
Nice vibe
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Jessica
United KingdomNoise Cleanliness
Get what you pay for. Very noisy, bar underneath and room next door had a family with kids screaming till early hours of the morning. Room could do with a deep clean. Overall the room met basic expectations. Small kitchenette with tea/coffee facilities, don't think you could make much else in there.
Stayed in December 2023
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