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Amapondo Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Port St Johns with restaurant and bar/lounge
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
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March 2025

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Basic Loft, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | View from room
Lunch and dinner served, seafood
Basic Cottage, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing | Terrace/patio
Lunch and dinner served, seafood
View from property

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Second Beach Road, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, 5120
  • Second Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Mt Thesiger
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Cottage, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing

Basic Cottage, 1 Double Bed, Partial Ocean View, Sea Facing

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 12 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Loft, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

Basic Loft, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View | View from room

Basic Loft, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 2 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 14
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Basic Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

In-room safe, individually decorated, free WiFi

Basic Double Room Single Use, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 1.1 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | Living area

Basic Studio, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
  • 3 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

About the area

Port St Johns

At Amapondo Backpackers you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Second Beach and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Mt Thesiger. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Port St Johns hostel, you'll be 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Museum and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Mzimvubu River Park.
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What's nearby

  • Second Beach - 16 min walk
  • Mt Thesiger - 7 min drive
  • Museum - 9 min drive
  • Mzimvubu River Park - 9 min drive
  • Silaka Nature Reserve - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steve's Pub & Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Amapondo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wooden Spoon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hobson's Landing - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Basil's Bar - ‬41 min drive

About this property

Amapondo Backpackers

Hostel in Port St Johns with restaurant and bar/lounge
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Amapondo Backpackers. Free self parking is available.
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Amapondo Backpackers offers 14 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves are provided.

This Port St Johns hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and a ceiling fan.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7 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 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Amapondo Backpackers Hostel Port St Johns
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Amapondo Hotel Port St Johns
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Amapondo Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Amapondo Backpackers?

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

Is parking available at Amapondo Backpackers?

Yep, Amapondo Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Amapondo Backpackers?

Yep, Amapondo Backpackers is a short 16-minute walk from Second Beach.

What makes Amapondo Backpackers a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Amapondo Backpackers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Amapondo Backpackers?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Amapondo Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves seafood. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

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

Amapondo Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.2
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews" "

4.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Béatrice

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

6/10 Okay

Alf

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Backpackerställe
Backpackerställe så ett lågt pris motsvarar vad man får. OK för det vi betalade så bli inte besviken.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Leuke sfeer, goed eten maar de kamers/faciliteiten waren vies en slecht onderhouden.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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