Amapondo Backpackers

2.0 star property
Port St Johns accommodations with balconies

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Basic Loft, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | View from room
Basic Loft, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | Deep soaking bathtub
Reception
Exterior
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
  • Museum
    9 min drive

Room options

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

  • 15 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Basic Loft, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

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

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

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

Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

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

Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

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

About the area

Port St Johns

Oceanside stay.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Port St Johns hostel, you'll find Second Beach and Mt Thesiger. Museum and Mzimvubu River Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Second Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mt Thesiger - 7 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Museum - 9 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Silaka Nature Reserve - 18 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Doornkop Fish and Wildlife Resort - 81 min drive - 55.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Steve's Pub & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Amapondo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wooden Spoon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hobson's Landing - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Basil's Bar - ‬41 min drive

About this property

Amapondo Backpackers

Port St Johns accommodations with balconies
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.
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Ceiling fan

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • 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.

Property payment types

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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

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Amapondo Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Amapondo Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.2
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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