Blue Skies Backpackers

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March 2025

29

April 2025

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Bar
Kitchen
Laundry
Parking included
Free WiFi

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Cradock Road R350, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140

Diocesan School for Girls
‪4 min drive‬
Rhodes University
‪5 min drive‬
Settlers Garden 1820
‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Cabin

9 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Room (7 Sleeper)

Sleeps 7
1 Double Bed and 5 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Room (6 Sleeper)

Sleeps 6
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Room (4 Sleeper)

Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Luxury Bungalow

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bunk Bed

About this property

Hostel in Makhanda with free parking

Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has laundry facilities and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecue grills, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.

Blue Skies Backpackers offers 5 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

During your stay at Blue Skies Backpackers, you'll be close to Amazwi South African Museum of Literature. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a bar.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
Amenities include laundry facilities, a multilingual staff, and TV in a common area
Just a 4-minute drive from St Andrew's College and a few minutes from Diocesan School for Girls

Blue Skies Backpackers offers its guests barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Blue Skies Backpackers also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Makhanda hostel is smoke free.

Languages

Afrikaans, 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

Things to do

TV in common areas

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area

Accessibility

No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

4 shared bathrooms
Shower

Food and drink

Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access

More

Iron/ironing board on request
Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 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 cash

The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Blue Skies Backpackers Makhanda

Blue Skies Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Blue Skies Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Makhanda