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Reviews of Surf Lodge South Africa

14 Ebersohn Street, 6330 Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

#2 of 7 hotels in Jeffreys Bay

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 132 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the warm welcome from the staff and the helpers. The place felt like home. I'm very thankful for the experience and the great accomodation

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is simply magic. Amazing view, amazing lodge, lovely people. Can't recommend it enough.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    it's a suffers hostel with great photos... since we are a family of non-surfers we did'nt fit in...

    the view. the pathway to the beach. the friendly stuff. the nice and free and young atmosphere

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    10
    The BEST booking in JBAY for adventurers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 7-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There is not one thing that can be faulted here. The views are immaculate, the walk to the beach is a stone throw away and the management is superb. There is always help guaranteed when needed and easy transfers for those traveling without their own vehicle. The activities made possible to sign up for during your stay is a big bonus.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved our stay at the Surf Lodge! We stayed for two nights but we wanted to stay longer, the place and the view is so beautiful! The people at the lodge were all so nice, we would definitly recommend staying here. The Lodge also offered many activities and recommendations in the area. We went surfing and quad biking and everything was arranged for us.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect place to stay in J-Bay, the lodge is beautifully located. The manager is great, very kind and helpful and is a great chef at Braai. 100% recommended.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    8.0
    overall, very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    we did have electricity in our room from the early morning hours. so cold water etc, couldnt make coffee.

    view is amazing and the room was nice and big

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    10
    Glad to be back, will come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    This is one of my favorite places in South Africa. The position of this hotel, right on the best beach of Jeffreys Bay, allows visitors the luxury to walk barefoot (50 m) from their room to the Ocean. And what a spectacular sunrise from the balcony! The atmosphere at the Surf Lodge is very jolly and relaxed at the same time, and they offer plenty of activities for their visitors (surfing but not only that). Definitely not my last visit :-)

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    9.0
    beautiful landscape & nice people
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice host & people, directly at the beach & close to Jeffreys bay lighthouse :)

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 7-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice quiet area by the beach, super friendly staff. they offer a good selection of activities

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Payment was a little bit confusing - Kinda far away from Jbay downtown

    - Amazing, very welcoming staff - A very picturesque beach close to the property - Clean and spacious rooms with access to a balcony - Biggest advantage of this place = people creating the vibe - Possibility to make a laundry and use a dryer, also to extend the check out time

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful house with amazing people. You have to know, that it is a little bit outside from town (10 minutes by car) but it's worth it. Pool and the sea is very close. The stuff is super friendly and you can have a beautiful time with friendly guys.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved the venue and the beach view was beautiful. The rooms were cute

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2023

    8.0
    beautiful place, especially for the low price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the shower really needs a re-do. little bit far from everything

    beautiful views, super friendly staff!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 7-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had an excellent stay and can highly recommend the lodge! I worked remotely from there, and WiFi worked well during load shedding.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2023

    10
    An experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was perfect for me.

    Our room was so clean and the bathroom was clean as well. I liked the fact that it was closer to the beach we walked. The pool was clean. I enjoyed my stay and would go again.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2023

    10
    exquisite
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 7-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    retreat feel meant distance into town for food, except breakfast

    relaxing vistas and open spaces

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2023

    8.0
    A great Surfer place with super friendly young people
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    this place is a great Backpackers Surfer place. Yopung friendly people that love to surf and spend a good time together. We were the older guests and felt really welcome and had a super great surfing time there!

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2023

    9.0
    Surfer’s dream
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 7-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    While the location is about a 12min drive from JBay, there are free transfers to get you there and back in the day and there is a fantastic, almost private, beach right on your doorstep with brilliant views from the lodge. During Summer, surf lessons are at JBay.

    As a solo traveller, first and foremost was the people that are attracted to the lodge. Friendly staff and the facilities are conducive to meeting new people, and, if you feel like it, surfing!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    8.0
    Nice sea view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wooden floor is quite noisy when you walk on it. A bit awkward that the toilet is in the room not hidden behind a door.

    We booked the suite which is a spacious room with a nice sea view. Wifi was good. Close to the beach.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    8.0
    Unique place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Be careful the surf and yoga is not always at the lodge! (We were a bit disappointed to hear it’s not but they offer a shuttle to the town) You will need to drive 15min to Jeffrey’s town Shared kitchen can be sometimes messy (nobody does the dishes..)

    The view at the villa is amazing! The private rooms are super clean and cozy Nice atmosphere Friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2022

    10
    Better than the pictures
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is one of those gems that are hidden away but when you find it you don’t want to leave! So grateful for my stay at the lodge, i can recommend it to anyone.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    10
    This is the place to stay if you want to meet lots of people and have fun!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 7-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was an amazing place to stay with memories that will last forever! I would have loved to have stayed longer but will do that next time I am here!

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2022

    10
    A true surf house!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 7-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The people, the food and the vibe

    Stayed in October 2022

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