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The best hostels in Plettenberg Bay

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Nothando Backpackers Lodge

Plettenberg Bay

Located just a 15-minute walk from Central Beach, Nothando Backpackers Lodge features a garden, shared lounge area and fireplace for BBQs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

C
CRISTIAN MITRICA
From
Romania
Everything is amazing there. The owners are the kindest people I've ever met. I traveled in more than 115 countries but I've never met so nice people. The room was very clean, comfortable.. Vinthi, the owner, is the entire day around, she helped me with a lot of things. She even asked her husband to give me a lift early in the morning. The area is very safe, we walked every night to the restaurants. I highly recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
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$43.21
1 night, 2 adults
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Amakaya Backpackers Travellers Accommodation

Plettenberg Bay

Located in Plettenberg Bay, a 14-minute walk from Lookout Beach, Amakaya Backpackers Travellers Accommodation has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews
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$27.39
1 night, 2 adults
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Forest Gate Backpackers

Plettenberg Bay

Forest Gate Backpackers features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Plettenberg Bay. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool.

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Geneve
From
South Africa
The stuff 😍oh they are so sweet 🥹.And the place is very nice and quiet
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews
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$37.72
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Plettenberg Bay

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 259 reviews

Popular with guests booking hostels in Plettenberg Bay

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 37 reviews

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Nothando Backpackers Lodge

Hostel in Plettenberg Bay
Avg. price/night: $49.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
This was one of my best hostel experiences anywhere in the world. The host went so far out of her way to help with recommendations and to ensure you have a perfect stay. Couldn't rate Nothando's highly enough. Definitely worth staying at if you're in Plettenberg Bay.
Guest review byJeff
Solo traveler

Nothando Backpackers Lodge

Hostel in Plettenberg Bay
Avg. price/night: $49.69
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
Small family-style backpackers with a single dorm room and attached bathroom, around the corner from bus loop and main road. The hostel is clean and quiet, with large common room and very well-equipped kitchen. Mattresses in dorm are very comfortable; dorm room also has private entrance. Good place to meet other travelers!
Guest review byNel
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