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Reviews of Barrydale Accommodation, Backpackers

4 Tennant Street, Route 62, Barrydale Barrydale Backpackers and Dung Beetle Pub, 6750 Barrydale, South Africa

#6 of 6 hotels in Barrydale

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 80 hostel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

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    Eienaar was baie behulpsaam en vriendelik!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    6.0
    Great little town.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds 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

    8.0
    Overall good, we had a shower and bed
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds are very hard, mattresses thin

    Easy to reach, left early, there was no breakfast

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2023

    8.0
    - lots to do, very comfortable, welcoming and fun for an overnight stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - 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

    6.0
    Value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing really.

    I did not have breakfast there.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2023

    6.0
    In future I wouldn't mind to book the guest house again.Was not what I expected but it was nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    7.0
    Warm and enchanting accommodation at exceptionally affordable prices.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    See 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

    8.0
    The place was convenient to stay for my journey with a great support staff.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was really helpful and pleasant. The double room I booked was good.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2022

    7.0
    Enjoyable
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    6.0
    Will be going back soon
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Rooms could have been tidied, beds made up etc.

    Location excellent Had supper. value for money

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2022

    8.0
    Nice place to stay and getting in touch with locals
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    We 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mattress 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

    7.0
    Great location, but mattresses need replacement
    • Couple
    • Family Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds 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

    8.0
    Great place to stay on a tight budget
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pub 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

    8.0
    Friendly, good area, bar-vibes and a pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    So. 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A mosquito problem. A fan would help cool the room and discourage mosquitoes

    Lively local pub

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We 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

    8.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beds 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No reading light

    Central location close to the action

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Patio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Street parking

    Nice vibe

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2024

    4.0
    Budget accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Noise 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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