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- Property TypeBackpackers Lodge
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- Rooms/Units10
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- FEATUREBraai / BBQ
Amakaya Backpackers is a 3 star graded B&B with self catering option, offering Plettenberg Bay accommodation for tourists and visitors of on the Garden Route.
About Amakaya Backpackers
Amakaya Backpackers hostel and self-catering accommodation is 300m from the shops, restaurants and pubs of Main Street, Plettenberg Bay and 800m from the popular Central Beach.
Our upstairs bar and open air verandah offers magnificent views of the Tsitsikamma Mountain range, the lagoon and the bay. This is a great place to relax after a busy day's activities or for the early risers to watch the sunrise. You can also chat with other guests around our nightly bonfire or just laze in a hammock in the garden.
Our communal lounge is equipped with satellite TV and an internet station. Wi-Fi internet is available anywhere on the premises. We are a Baz Bus stop and bookings can be made.
Accommodation
We offer a variety of accommodation - rooms for a bit of privacy or dorms for those who don't mind sharing. Our rooms and dorms are named after nearby popular mountain passes:
Please see the individual room descriptions with photographs below, to assist you with your choice.
Breakfast and Dining
Breakfast and dinners can be arranged on request. For those opting for self catering, we have a fully equipped kitchen, double door fridge and two braai areas.
Activities and Attractions
within 25km of Amakaya Backpackers:
Whale and dolphin watching
Eagle Encounters
Snake Sanctuary
Skydiving
Robberg Nature Reserve
Adventure Land
Monkeyland
Birds of Eden
Elephant experience
Scuba Diving
Surfing and surfing lessons
Jet Ski
Paddle ski
Deep sea fishing
Horse riding
Paragliding
Swimming with seals
High speed adventure boat rides ... and many more!
All available 25km+ from Plettenberg Bay:
Bungy Jump - highest bridge jump in the world
Canopy tours - ride the treetops
Black Water tubing - ride the river
Cango Caves
Ostrich farms
Catamaran cruise
Mitchells Brewery
Train museum
Great White Shark cage diving
Otter Trail
Half day and full day tours are also available and can be planned to suite your requirements. Our Adventure Centre will tell you what is available and help you plan your personalised tour.
Features you'll appreciate
- wifi
- parking
- airport
transfers - braai / bbq
In Room / Unit
- Additional bed / mattress
- Area information booklet
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom (separate)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Desk
- Fan(s)
- International plug point(s)
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Safe for valuables
- Smoking: not allowed
- Television (with satellite)
On Site
- Child friendly (all ages)
- Garden(s)
- Guest lounge with TV
- Laundry service
- Parking (off street)
- Reception (business hours)
- Safe deposit box (reception)
- Smoking: none indoors
Food & Drink
- Bar (fully licenced)
- Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
- Complimentary tea / coffee
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Transfers
- Airport transfers
- Other transfers available
- Tour assistance
Languages Spoken
- English
- Afrikaans
Rooms & Rates
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
Outeniqua Double Room
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 2-14 years are allowed; over 14 years treated as adults
The Outeniqua Double Room is furnished with one double bed and two bunk beds. The room has an en-suite bathroom fitted with a bath / shower combo, a toilet and basin. There is a safe for your valuables, a private balcony, free wi-fi, TV with DSTV (hotel package) and a hospitality fridge.
- Area information booklet
- Bed linen supplied
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Smoking: not allowed
Homtini Double
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 3 adults)
Children: from 2-14 years are allowed; over 14 years treated as adults
Homtini Double room is furnished with a double bed and a single bed, this room has a bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. There is a safe for your valuables, free wi-fi, TV with DSTV (hotel package) and a hospitality fridge.
- Area information booklet
- Bed linen supplied
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Smoking: not allowed
Montagu Twin room
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 2-14 years are allowed; over 14 years treated as adults
Montague Twin room has two single beds and shares two bathrooms with the opposite room fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. There is a safe for your valuables, free wi-fi, TV with DSTV (hotel package) and a hospitality fridge.
- Area information booklet
- Bed linen supplied
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Smoking: not allowed
Kaaimans Twin room
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 2-14 years are allowed; over 14 years treated as adults
Kaaimans Twin room has two single beds and shares one of two bathrooms fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. There is a safe for your valuables, free wi-fi, TV with DSTV (hotel package) and a hospitality fridge.
- Area information booklet
- Bed linen supplied
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Smoking: not allowed
Rooiberg Twin
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 2-14 years are allowed; over 14 years treated as adults
The Rooibeg room sleeps two guests in single beds and has a bathroom with toilet and washbasin only the showers are available in a shared bathroom next door. There is a safe for your valuables, free wi-fi, TV with DSTV (hotel package) and a hospitality fridge.
- Area information booklet
- Bed linen supplied
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Smoking: not allowed
Groot Rivier Dorm
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: from 2-14 years are allowed; over 14 years treated as adults
Groot Rivier Dorm consists of two rooms. The entrance is a kitchenette / lounge area. The adjacent bedroom sleeps four guests in four single beds. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The room is quipped with a microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge, wi-fi. Own entrance. Towels not provided for dorm accommodation.
- Area information booklet
- Bed linen supplied
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Smoking: not allowed
Tradouw Family Room
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: from 2-14 years are allowed; over 14 years treated as adults
Tradouw Family Room is a spacious room which can sleep six guests in one double bed and four bunk beds. This in an en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. The room has a kitchenette with a four plate gas stove, microwave and a fridge / freezer. The room also has a TV with DSTV and there is wifi available.
- Area information booklet
- Bed linen supplied
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Smoking: not allowed
Karatara Private Dorm
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 2-14 years are allowed; over 14 years treated as adults
The Karatara Private room sleeps two guests in bunk beds. The dorm makes use of a shared bathroom fitted with a shower, toilet and basin. Our communal lounge is equipped with satellite TV and an internet station. Wi-Fi internet is available anywhere on the premises.
- Area information booklet
- Bed linen supplied
- Internet connection (wireless)
- Smoking: not allowed
Take the Tour
Guest Reviews
12 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
It was our first time staying at a backpackers place, very decent establishment with good service.
April 2019
Sihle Miya (Durban)
Verified review
My daughter and I stayed at Amakaya for the second year in a row now and we had an awesome time. Its really like being at home in a different place. Every one is very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the fires in the pub each night - Thanks Terry!! I would recommend staying there anytime to family and friends. A very fun and happy place to stay.
July 2013
Karen Lombard (Strand, South Africa)
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- Host on SA-Venues.com for 11 years
Need to Know
Response timeAmakaya Backpackers typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.
Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.
Closest airport(s)George Airport - 100km
Port Elizabeth Airport - 200km
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00
Payment methods accepted by the property Paypal, Visa, Mastercard, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
Host on SA-Venues.com for 11 years
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