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Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation

3.0 star property
Hostel in Plettenberg Bay with free parking

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Outeniqua double en-suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Living area | 32-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, electric kettle
Basic Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
At Amakaya Backpackers & Apartments, nestled near the airport, you can connect to in-room WiFi and unwind with a drink at the bar or by the cozy fireplace. Take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services and explore nearby nature reserves.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 101
AED 101 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Room options

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Basic Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Located on the ground floor
  • 16 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Located on the ground floor
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Living area | 32-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Rooiberg Twin | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Rooiberg Twin

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Located on the ground floor
In-room safe
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Located on the ground floor
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-cm flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Family Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Outeniqua double en-suite | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Outeniqua double en-suite

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Basic Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
15 Park Lane, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, 6600

What's nearby

  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 14 min walk
  • Adventure Land - Water Slides and Play Park - 4 min drive
  • Plettenberg Bay Golf Course - 5 min drive
  • Goose Valley Golf Club - 5 min drive
  • Robberg Nature Reserve - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nineteen 89 Plett - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Le Fournil De Plett Bakery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Adi’s Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Seakrit Spot - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cornuti Al Mare - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation

Hostel near the airport
At Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • An area shuttle, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, barbecue grills, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation have amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-cm flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Heating and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Public winery tours
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Full-sized refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-cm flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Local maps

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express 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

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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

Amakaya Backpackers Hostel Plettenberg Bay
Amakaya Backpackers Hostel
Amakaya Backpackers Plettenberg Bay
Amakaya Backpackers
Amakaya Backpackers Apartments Plettenberg Bay
Amakaya Backpackers Apartments
Amakaya Backpackers Apartments
Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation Plettenberg Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation?

As of 16 February 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation on 2 March 2025 start from $27.41, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation located?

Situated near the airport, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of St Peters Anglican Church, Van Plettenberg Beacon, and Old Timber Shed. Plettenberg Bay Beach and Plett Puzzle Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was kind of smallish and not the most comfortable. WIFI could have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Till

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
backpacker
the owner needs to make unscheduled spot checks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top stay
The staff make this place a top stay. Thank you Stephanie and Jason.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

David, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Backpacker in Plett
This place is all about the staff. They made my stay. Professional, helpful, knowledgeable and always prepared to go that extra mile and always with a smile in their face. They deserve to be paid so much more.

8/10 Good

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Over night
Just an over night stop over on our way to Cape Town

8/10 Good

Gareth J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was just a stopover for me. Staff were very friendly, accomodation and service was great for what I paid. Basic breakfast also included.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good budget option
Nice place, cheap and walking distance to resturants and shops

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, wonderful staff. 5 stars
The rooms and bathroom were well kept. The staff is exceptional. They will help you book your trips and also get you discounts where applicable. The staff is really top notch. They will recommend restaurants and activities for you to do if you run out of ideas. You can mingle with everyone there, which made the stay really enjoyable and felt a little like home for the 5 days that we were there. Overall, best backpackers that I have been to so far.

2/10 Terrible

Dominik

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gammelt, slidt og beskidt.
Knap så rent, knap så komfortabelt. Ikke pengene værd. Halv pris, og det havde matchet omgivelserne.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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