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Afriski Backpackers

2.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom
Afriski Backpackers, high in the mountains, offers a daily manager's reception and outdoor entertainment. Enjoy meals at Sky Restaurant, relax at the bar, or try downhill skiing and ziplining. Free WiFi, bike, and scooter rentals are available for exploring the surroundings.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

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Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

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Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

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Separate bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

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Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom

Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Oxbow - Mapholaneng Rd, Letseng, Butha-Buthe

What's nearby

  • AfriSki - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Letseng Diamond Mine - 38 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Liphofung Caves - 48 min drive - 50.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Gondola Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sky Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Afriski Backpackers

Hostel in the mountains
At Afriski Backpackers, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Skiers and snowboarders can spend time on the slopes at this hostel offering downhill skiing, ski passes, and ski equipment rentals. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Sky Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. Enjoy onsite activities like mountain biking, ziplining, and snowboarding. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an outdoor entertainment area and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and barbecue grills
  • A vending machine, a water dispenser, and scooter rentals

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 65 to 145 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • CoolerBox
  • Gondola Cafe
  • Sky Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Downhill skiing
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snowboarding
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

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  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:30 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 65 to 145 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Afriski Backpackers Letseng
Afriski Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Afriski Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Letseng

Frequently asked questions

Is Afriski Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Afriski Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Afriski Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 6:30 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Afriski Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Afriski Backpackers located?

Situated in Letseng, this ski hostel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from AfriSki and within 32 mi (52 km) of Letseng Diamond Mine and Liphofung Caves.

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Afriski Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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5.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Béatrice

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025