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Backpacker Apartments

3.0 star property
Hostel in Plettenberg Bay with free parking

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Exterior
Exterior
DELETED | Desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi
Lobby
DELETED | Bathroom | Towels
Backpacker Apartments, right by the sea, offers a laid-back atmosphere with practical amenities. Guests enjoy the convenient location, on-site restaurant, in-room WiFi, and services like dry cleaning/laundry. Self parking and luggage storage are also available.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

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Tomorrow

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Apartment 5 - double bed & 2 bunk beds | Desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Apartment 5 - double bed & 2 bunk beds

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment 3 - double bed, 2 bunk beds | Desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Apartment 3 - double bed, 2 bunk beds

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Apartment 1B - 4 sleeper dorm | Desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Apartment 1B - 4 sleeper dorm

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment 2 - Double en-suite | Desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Apartment 2 - Double en-suite

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Apartment 1A - 4 sleeper dorm

Highlights

Balcony
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Apartment 4 - 8 sleeper dorm | Desk, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Apartment 4 - 8 sleeper dorm

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
5 High Street, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 83 min drive

About this property

Backpacker Apartments

Hostel by the sea
Backpacker Apartments provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Backpacker Apartments offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Free extra beds, coffee/tea makers, and limited housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Check-in takes place at Amakaya Backpackers, 15 Park Lane (200 meters away). Please note that guests planning to arrive after 6 PM must notify the property in advance.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 21 2024 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 800 per person (roundtrip)

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Backpacker Apartments Plettenberg Bay
Backpacker Apartments
Backpacker Apartments Plettenberg Bay
Backpacker Apartments Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is Backpacker Apartments pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Backpacker Apartments?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Backpacker Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Backpacker Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Backpacker Apartments provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times. A fee of ZAR 800 per person applies.

Where is Backpacker Apartments located?

Located in the heart of Plettenberg Bay, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Van Plettenberg Beacon and St Peters Anglican Church. Old Timber Shed and Plettenberg Bay Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Backpacker Apartments Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

5.4/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are separated from the reception and the parking lot. Must walk 3 blocks. As you enter the building, you feel you are entering a jail and feel terribly insecure. We got locked inside the room and had to trow keys throught the window to someone who can enter and open the door. If there is no space in the parking lot, must leave the car in the street and the security officer says it is not safe at all
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The pillows were a little worrisome and it was quite noisy on the street outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr schmutzig

Es war leider alles sehr schmutzig vorallem das Bad wir waren sehr froh als die 2 Nächte vorbei waren und würden nicht noch einmal buchen Die Lage ist in Ordnung
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Mbulelo, port elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

avarage

it wasnt what i have expected the fact that the parking lot is not safe and no breakfast and few small things otherwise I have enjoyed thanks.