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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 Cottage, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio
View from property
Lunch and dinner served, seafood
Lunch and dinner served, seafood

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • 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
  • The Lily Lodge
    8 min walk
  • Wooden Spoon
    15 min walk

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

  • 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 Single Beds

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

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • 20 sq m
  • 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

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

View all photos for Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

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 Single Beds

About this property

Amapondo Backpackers

Hostel in Port St Johns with restaurant and bar/lounge
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 on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
Amapondo Backpackers offers 14 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

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

During your stay at Amapondo Backpackers, you'll be within walking distance of Second Beach. You'll find features such as 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 multilingual staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Second Beach and 7 minutes from Mt Thesiger
  • Pets welcome free of charge
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.
On-site venue – This seafood restaurant specialises 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 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 are welcome and stay 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

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 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

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

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