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Amapondo Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Port St Johns with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Lunch and dinner served, seafood
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Basic Cottage, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi
Lunch and dinner served, seafood

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Cottage, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Basic Cottage, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 15 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • 12 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Loft, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | View from room

Basic Loft, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 2 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 1 Single Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | Living area

Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

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Second Beach Road, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, 5120

About this property

Amapondo Backpackers

Hostel by the ocean
At Amapondo Backpackers, you can look forward to a garden, laundry facilities and a bar. The on-site restaurant offers lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, barbecues and multilingual staff
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as furnished balconies, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, microwaves and stovetops
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils, coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Amapondo Backpackers Hostel Port St Johns
Amapondo Backpackers Hostel
Amapondo Backpackers Port St Johns
Amapondo Backpackers
Amapondo Hotel Port St Johns
Amapondo Backpackers St Johns
Amapondo Backpackers Port St Johns
Amapondo Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Amapondo Backpackers pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Amapondo Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Amapondo Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Amapondo Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amapondo Backpackers located?

Situated by the ocean, this hostel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Second Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mt Thesiger and Museum. Mzimvubu River Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Amapondo Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Alf

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Backpackerställe

Backpackerställe så ett lågt pris motsvarar vad man får. OK för det vi betalade så bli inte besviken.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Leuke sfeer, goed eten maar de kamers/faciliteiten waren vies en slecht onderhouden.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

2/10 Terrible

Béatrice

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