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Reviews of Seals Backpackers 4 stars

Da Gama RoadCape St Francis6312, 6313 Cape St Francis, South Africa

#6 of 22 hotels in Cape St Francis

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 62 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a lovely vibe. Clean, comfortable and well-equipped. The location is amazing. Loved the restaurant with the pool right there for the kids to swim in.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hospitality atmosphere, environment

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2022

    8.0
    Pleasant stay and will definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room's should have ceiling fans or even aircons as it was extremely hot.

    Joe fish excellent menu and food. Beautiful gardens well kept and very peaceful. Having breakfast in the garden next to the pool was absolutely amazing.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2022

    8.0
    Would like to visit again but for a longer stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was a really bad smelling throw on the bed in the main bedroom which we had to put elsewhere.

    Good value for money family accommodation.

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We loved the space, the nature, alle the facilities grouped together and the beach close by.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2021

    9.0
    Perfect location and very good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Loud music of people having a bbq next door

    The staff were extremely helpful in allowing a very early check in due to a change in travel plans

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2021

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect room's where clean ,very comfortable and the stuff was so friendly and helpful 🙂.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Economy Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Wi-Fi

    Everything else

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2021

    9.0
    Bantu's Seals Backpackers
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Economy Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff members were so welcoming, friendly and happy to host us. The swimming pools were lovely and clean as well as an enjoyable bar with friendly people. It was good value for money and not to strict with guests as we did not experience any security problems. They have good maintanance service as we had one key that broke and at night and mantainance guys assisted us urgently and friendly.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is ideal for exploring surrounds and Sunset Rock is a just see at sunset, breathtaking

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2021

    8.0
    We had an excellent stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The description of the rooms could be more accurate

    The staff at reception was very helpful, the cleaning staff did an excellent job

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Three-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about our stay was lovely

    Unit was very comfortable and spacious. Have stayed at this resort a few times before and have always enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn't stay longer.

    Beautiful area, will definately be back.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything about the property was close to perfect, perfect location , very neat and clean and the staff was very friendly

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking allocation and the fact that we can hear every little footstep from upstairs

    The newly renovated apartment, facilities

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2021

    8.0
    disappointed with the marketing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    we booked for seal backpackers but there is no place in that name we drive around looking for it asking but nothing my phone had no battery so couldn’t get to my app after two hours we managed to call and find out that it’s just a marketing gimmick as it’s another place very disappointed

    nothing ,don’t like resorts.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2021

    9.0
    Great stay, excellent value and brilliant location - will be back
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Location is great, restaurant and pub on site with excellent restaurant accross the road. Excellent security and friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2021

    10
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

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    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2021

    10
    It was happy and relaxing and the staff were great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our stay was too short

    Beautiful clean surrounds and the sound of nature was just what we needed

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2021

    10
    Will definitely be back, property exceeded my expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was perfect

    Location was excellent, security was 1st class - Lovely restaurant and pub - definately worth a visit

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    7.0
    Perfect budget Accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a terrible noise during the night - not sure what it was but I couldn’t sleep. It stopped in the morning. Only 1 of the 2 nights.

    Great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice Resort with great Amenities and awesome Location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the property has got no privacy. The window from your kitchen & bathroom open out onto the road where guests enter the resort. Guests and Staff constantly walk past your unit to get to the restaurant/ reception. Window in bedroom and lounge face other cottages at the back - so we had to draw the curtains close most the time to avoid our neighbours from staring in. The Communal Braai Lapa is right at the entrance of this unit - where your seating space is on the porch. If you book all the cottages with friends and braai together - then great 👍🏻 But otherwise you have to listen to guests braaing, chatting & playing music right outside your door. Both family units are attached - not soundproof, we could hear the family chatting in their unit next to us. Unfortunately our TV didn’t work properly- the picture was snowy… Wi-Fi kept buffing and dropping us. There were many guests that weekend - so I think too many of us tried to connect..

    the kids enjoyed the upstairs loft where they slept. Spacious Bathroom and large walk-in shower. The kitchen has everything you need. the Decor was bright and fresh - adding to the sea resort vibe. Enjoyed the convenience of walking to the restaurant for dinner and walking to the beach from our property. Kids felt super safe walking around by themselves.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2022

    7.0
    Would recommend this place anytime
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a bit run down

    Stunning location, ideal place to bring children

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Chalet
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    only one stool. no spatula or drain plug and needs more hooks for hanging towels - both were broken off in bathroom. and it needs a soap holder

    simple but comfortable

    Stayed in January 2022

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