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Seals Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Full Stop | Private kitchenette
Outdoor pool
Backpackers Fam | Front of property
Backpackers Fam
Family dining

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Da Gama Road, Cape Saint Francis, Eastern Cape, 6313
  • Seal Point Lighthouse
    3 min drive
  • Port St. Francis
    12 min drive
  • The Full Stop
    3 min walk
  • Joe Fish
    7 min walk

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About this property

Seals Backpackers

Family-friendly hostel with a golf course and spa services
Along with a golf course, this hostel has an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and massage/treatment rooms.
Seals Backpackers offers 13 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a golf course and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body scrubs.
During your stay at Seals Backpackers, you'll be within walking distance of Seal Point Lighthouse. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a golf course, a playground, and hiking/biking trails
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Seal Point Lighthouse and 8 minutes from St. Francis Links
  • Airport and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Seals Backpackers offers its guests a golf course and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Seals Backpackers. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cape Saint Francis hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Seals Backpackers has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10 AM: ZAR 75.00-130 for adults and ZAR 50-65 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Golf course
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Corner/local shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 75.00 to 130 for adults, and ZAR 50 to 65 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 900 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 450 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Seals Backpackers offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Seals Backpackers Hostel Cape Saint Francis
Seals Backpackers Hostel
Seals Backpackers Cape Saint Francis
Seals Backpackers Cape Saint Francis
Seals Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Seals Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mbulelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

DANDO

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom needs a lot of attention-upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindeka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok - but needs a facelift!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Clarissa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hot place
Hard place to find. No signs on the street. We were lucky we found it. We got in the reception by the wrong door and an old lady screamed at us. The place is pretty hot. No fan or AC. But we were travelling on a budget. Worth the price we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cape st francis resort
Boendet är trångt och lite slitet,men rent.Fantastskt trevlig personal på resturangen och receptionen.Området är fint med superhärliga stränder.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2018