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Reviews of Nothando Backpackers Lodge 5 stars

5 Wilder Street, 6600 Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

#17 of 34 hotels in Plettenberg Bay

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Review score

Based on 308 hostel reviews

8.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional, look no further and book without delay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Non applicable!

    Faultless,a perfect stay. A beautifully presented hostel home from home. Lovely welcoming and attentive hosts Vinthi, Steven and staff. Spacious clean, comfortable and beautifully presented communal areas both inside and outside; well resourced kitchen with tea,coffee, cooking oil, herbs and spices to use, separate dinning area and lounge. The Dorm room is also spacious with nsuite shower and toilet room, comfortable beds with height space to sit, and personal bed lights and towel. There is also a small private courtyard with table and chairs to use. Secure parking area. Well resourced tourist info and attentive hosts on hand to make your time in Plettenberg Bay exceptional . The highlight of my stay in South Africa.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2023

    10
    A great place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A great hostel, spacious common area and dormitory as well. Vithni the host and her family gives you feeling as at home. All clean and well equipped kitchen. And a good place to meet other travellers.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The staff and host were helpful and friendly. The atmosphere was very nice.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    amazing staff! really friendly and supportive on any requests. felt like home :)

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    10
    Good spot in Plett
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect for our needs. When we were there in January, they were going through a change of management. It did not impact our stay, however I hope the spirit a d the quality of the place remains the same.

    Spacious room. We liked the bar area. The kitchen was well equipped. The host and staff were nice ! Eunice was absolutely lovely :)

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2023

    8.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the rooms are right in front of the parking lot so it can be a bit noisy. load shedding doesn’t help either when you try to sleep and the fan does not work.

    the staff was nice even though it was their first day. the price is fair for what we got

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was excellent for a backpackers. The owner and her staff were particularly friendly and helpful. It is located a few minutes walk away from Main Street with good restaurants and shops. And the Wi-Fi worked very well.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    10
    Satisfyingly relaxing yet social and clean all at the same time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked how clean the hostel was. The staff and owners were so incredibly kind in every way.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2023

    8.0
    good location for town and beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Lovely location, room clean and tidy. Owners has just taken over and were still coming to grips with a few things but were cheerful and friendly.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was a little uncomfortable

    the staff was lovely and very helpfull. great coffee!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A sink with two taps is uncomfortable to use.

    This is a good hotel with good prices in the center. It's really good for backpackers or night stays. There are no insects. The staff is a pleasure and helped me with my trouble.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spotted a couple of ants in the bathroom but very minor issue (my partner didn't even notice them)

    V good water pressure in the shower, lovely host, seemed like a good vibe for backpackers to meet (we were too tired when we arrived), good wifi

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is great, 5 minutes away from the city, and the people working here are amazing ! Don't hesitate to ask them advices

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2023

    10
    Good, clean, friendly, value for money and centrally located.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms were neat and clean and there was brand new bedding and linen. The hosts were very friendly and knowledgeable. They have just taken over the property and went out of their way to make sure guests were happy. There is tea and instant coffee in the room but you can buy really good freshly ground coffee too. There is secure off-street parking and the room had slamlock Trellidors and a small safe so I felt safe. It is great value for money and I would stay there again. A highlight was the bright green chameleon walking along the fence outside the kitchen. It is one of the best backpackers I have been to.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    7.0
    Word of Mouth
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Never got shown the bar area...didnt even know it was there. Toliet in the mixed dorm was leaking so floor around the toulet pot was constantly wet and so led to dirty wet foot prints all over the bathrom

    Friendly staff, easy movement through facility entrance and exits, respectful environment...Id definitely go there again. As not given the breakfast option as stated on the website, please call and query this before hand.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2023

    10
    Cozy stay, just around the corner is the small village with some lovely restaurants and workspaces.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was so nice, especially the French cook. Some very good croissants in the morning.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2023

    8.0
    good accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice staff and very cosy atmosphere

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    perfect location, the people who work there are very sweet. we asked for laundry service and they totally took care of it.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2023

    8.0
    Hospitality, white bedding bar and lovely garden, close to everything, taxi rank few metres away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fan and side lamps didn't work, neither did wifi. Might be the cause of all the load shedding. it was really hot couldn't open the windows because we were mosquitoes dinner.

    Hospitality, white bedding and bar and garden

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Great stop nearby all amenities and shops. 15-20 min ride to the beach, overall great place to sleep over.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine.

    The place was clean. The guests were respectful. The hostess was very friendly.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good hostel with parking. Location was perfect for walking down into the town. Staff were friendly and helpful. Fresh croissants for breakfast were delicious!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2023

    8.0
    My friends and I will definitely be back to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    if sharing in dormitory with other guests, possibly look at lockable facilities

    location excellent

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2022

    7.0
    good price value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    sheets had old stains ...

    Lage

    Stayed in December 2022

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