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Reviews of Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay

10 Dageraad Street, 6330 Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

#6 of 8 hotels in Jeffreys Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 500 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    6.8

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed it,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Cabin
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything. Our first time to stay at back packers Was interesting We enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilets are communal and there's no separate men's or ladies so it can be uncomfortable at time.

    Amazing view from the room and just a great location. And they have done a great job with the communal kitchen

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen for self cooking is not well stuffed, but at least it works to cook if you are creative

    The people there was very welcoming and nice. Also the location directly at the beach with great waves is perfect, especially for surfing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff. Right on the beach. Activities and food offered. Nice place if you wanna party.

    The door of our dorm didn’t close. If you want to sleep before midnight, it’s not your best option.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location, great views, super nice staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet not fillig up an leaking shower Room5

    Sea view an sound of sea

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its the 2nd time we have stayed there and both times the bedside lights didn't work, this time no plugs worked at all in our room so couldn't charge anything 🙃 but gave us more quality time i guess. The bed in our room was extremely hard.

    The view is breathtaking, however if you have a bottom floor room the bush is in the way of the view. Otherwise its perfect 👌

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    8.0
    It was value for money. Location is perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked the room with the double bed and a bunk bed. Linen had residue of beach sand so it was very uncomfortable. I had to sleep on top of the duvet cover to fall asleep.

    Location is perfect. Especially if you like watching Sunrise. Most of the Staff members were Friendly and helpful. Especially the cleaning lady

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    8.0
    Definitely recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very nice to spend time on the bar and around the fire with the surfers. Also the sea view from the balcony is really nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    View

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Basic Cabin
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff, Neat and clean premises. Nice chilled vibe.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay at Jeffrey’s bay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice staff who organize activities with the guests.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    7.0
    Great location but very basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Outdoor furniture on the balcony was broken. Screws are sticking out of the wood. Needs to be replaced immediately. Ashtrays from previous guests were not removed from the balcony. Mattress was very hard and uncomfortable. Kitchen for self cooking is very badly equipped. Fridge is filthy. The property offers the most unprofessional surf lessons/ rental I have ever seen: Asked multiple times for a intermediate lesson and got only a basic / beginners class. They rent surfboards but don't even have wax for the boards. Wetsuits are filthy and not washed properly. I recommend "Salted Surf School" instead.

    Amazing location and very friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    9.0
    Beach views and peaceful sleeps
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Careful the hot water is VERY hot

    We had a room with balcony looking out onto the ocean, staff were kind and fun, atmosphere is great and the facilities were good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    7.0
    Average
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location isn't nice. And they locked the gate so that we could not get back in from the beach's side.

    The staff is friendly. The beach was nice.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyed our stay and will definitely book again when in JBay again. Thanks for the enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Bit of a distance to communal ablution block. Parking area had limited space and no parking available when going out and coming back late evening/night.

    Loved the sea view. Could lay on bed with door open and enjoy the sea view. Small rustic log cabin. good for a short fun stay. enjoyed the setup and friendly staff. Common social area, bar restaurant, Braai area good and great to meet all the travelers. Communal ablution block was clean and tidy at all times. Beach access was a big bonus only a short walk away.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    9.0
    Lovely sea view from the beach house
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    We had the ensuite room in the beach house, which was comfortable for a night's stay for a couple, toddler, and grandma. It was perfect for having an inexpensive "sea view" night, though the veranda is communal. The shower is powerful!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Towels, although when we asked we were given some but didn't seem like the norm. Prizes for winning the bar quiz

    Amazing view from our room. Good food at the bar. Location was good

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room could have felt more homely. needed a tv. The wind was crazy but it's not the fault of the hotel.

    The friendly staff, the view.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    Stunning
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stunning uninterrupted views of the ocean

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host at the reception was very friendly and fun!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    7.0
    Was a good stay overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was excited to take a nice bath when I opened the tap the water came out all over the floor and not in the bath. Also didn't have a kettle in the kitchen, asked for one and was told they're bringing one, it never came. Bedside lights way too bright.

    The view, the sound of the ocean, the cleanliness and the shower. There is a lovely island vibe here for real. Definitely a good spot for a group of young people. Didn't have of their food but there were a variety of meal options.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2023

    7.0
    Room with a view
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could have a little dustbin in each room.

    Very friendly, helpful staff and pleasant place to stay. Stayed in Beach House with a beautiful view!! Absolutely value for money!!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 December 2023

    9.0
    Perfect accommodation for a surfing holiday
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Despite enjoying a good party myself, the hostel hosts party events at their own bar which can jeopardise your surfing lesson the following day if your instructor joins. ;-)

    Awesome hostel with sea view and awesome sunsets. The hostel is pretty large and provides parking, a big community space with a bar and a big kitchen. The hostel provides surfing lessons which start directly from the hostel which is super convenient. Unfortunately our instructor was hungover from the party the night before hosted by the hostel which meant our lesson wasn’t great.

    Stayed in November 2023

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