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Riverfront Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Gqeberha

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Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, high chair
Double Room, Private Bathroom
Terrace/patio
Interior entrance
Front of property

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
18 Carden St, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6201
  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Hobie Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dishwasher
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Musical instruments
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Single Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Single Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Musical instruments
High chair
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dishwasher
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Musical instruments
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dishwasher
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Musical instruments
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

At Riverfront Backpackers, you'll be 11.5 km (7.2 mi) from Saronsberg and 16.5 km (10.2 mi) from Coega Conference Centre. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Additionally, you'll find a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Gqeberha hostel include Volkswagen Factory and Museum and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Newton Park Swimming Pool - 17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Grey High School - 17 min drive - 18.4 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 21 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Hobie Beach - 24 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪OK Grocer - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Riverfront Backpackers

Hostel in Gqeberha
As a guest of Riverfront Backpackers, you'll find a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a communal living room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Riverfront Backpackers also features a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area.

This Gqeberha hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Riverfront Backpackers offers 6 accommodations with fans. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 60 to 90 for adults and ZAR 25 to 60 for children
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Musical instrument

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • On a river

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 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 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 60 to 90 for adults and ZAR 25 to 60 for children
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Riverfront Backpackers Gqeberha
Riverfront Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Riverfront Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riverfront Backpackers?

Riverfront Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Riverfront Backpackers?

The closest beach to Riverfront Backpackers is King's Beach (15.3 km).

Is Riverfront Backpackers family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as highchairs and musical instruments in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Riverfront Backpackers is a hit with families.

Does Riverfront Backpackers serve breakfast?

Yeah, continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riverfront Backpackers?

No, Riverfront Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Riverfront Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

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