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Amapondo Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Basic Loft, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | View from room
Basic Loft, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | Deep-soaking bathtub
Exterior
Reception
Basic Cottage, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Second Beach Road, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, 5120
  • Second Beach
    16 min walk
  • Mt Thesiger
    7 min drive
  • Museum
    9 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Basic Cottage, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing

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

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

  • 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

  • 12 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Loft, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

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

Basic Loft, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

  • 2 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 15 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

  • 1.1 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

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

Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

  • 3 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Amapondo Backpackers

Hostel in Port St Johns with a restaurant and a bar
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite. Housekeeping is not available.
Amapondo Backpackers offers 14 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves are provided.

This Port St Johns hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans.

During your stay at Amapondo Backpackers, you'll be within walking distance of Second Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a multilingual staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Second Beach and 7 minutes from Mt Thesiger
  • Pets welcome for free
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Amapondo Backpackers. Free self parking is available.
Onsite venue - This seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner.

Languages

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Family friendly

  • Full-sized fridge
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Ceiling fan

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Individually decorated
  • 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 are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 7 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.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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

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

Amapondo Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.2
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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

2/10 Terrible

Béatrice

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

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