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Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation

3.0 star property

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Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, electric kettle
Outeniqua double en-suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Living area | 32-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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15 Park Lane, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600
  • Van Plettenberg Beacon
    11 min walk
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach
    14 min walk
  • Pura Vida
    5 min walk
  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    10 min drive

Room options

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Basic Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Living area | 32-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Rooiberg Twin | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Rooiberg Twin

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Outeniqua double en-suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Outeniqua double en-suite

  • 215 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About this property

Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation

3-star Plettenberg Bay hostel with bar/lounge
A bar/lounge, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation offers 8 accommodations. 32-cm flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation features a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Plettenberg Bay hostel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-cm flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Amakaya Backpackers Hostel Plettenberg Bay
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Amakaya Backpackers Apartments
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Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was kind of smallish and not the most comfortable. WIFI could have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Till

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
backpacker
the owner needs to make unscheduled spot checks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top stay
The staff make this place a top stay. Thank you Stephanie and Jason.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

David, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Backpacker in Plett
This place is all about the staff. They made my stay. Professional, helpful, knowledgeable and always prepared to go that extra mile and always with a smile in their face. They deserve to be paid so much more.

8/10 Good

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Over night
Just an over night stop over on our way to Cape Town

8/10 Good

Gareth J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was just a stopover for me. Staff were very friendly, accomodation and service was great for what I paid. Basic breakfast also included.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good budget option
Nice place, cheap and walking distance to resturants and shops

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, wonderful staff. 5 stars
The rooms and bathroom were well kept. The staff is exceptional. They will help you book your trips and also get you discounts where applicable. The staff is really top notch. They will recommend restaurants and activities for you to do if you run out of ideas. You can mingle with everyone there, which made the stay really enjoyable and felt a little like home for the 5 days that we were there. Overall, best backpackers that I have been to so far.

2/10 Terrible

Dominik

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gammelt, slidt og beskidt.
Knap så rent, knap så komfortabelt. Ikke pengene værd. Halv pris, og det havde matchet omgivelserne.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort