Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge
R74, Northern Drakensberg, 3350 Ethels Drive, South Africa – Great location - show map
Located in Ethels Drive, Amphitheater Backpackers Lodge offers panoramic views over the Northern Drakensberg. The quirky hostel has a rock pool, hot tub and a restaurant. Free WiFi is available. The individually decorated rooms at Amphitheater Backpackers are fitted with a fan, tea-and-coffee making facilities, linen and towels. Some of the rooms have access to a communal bathroom. Some rooms are located in converted grain silos, using solar energy to heat the water Meals including vegetarian options are available at the restaurant and cooked up using mostly ingredients grown in their organic vegetable garden. Live music and entertainment is offered on a regular basis and there are also barbecue facilities. Drinks and cocktails can be enjoyed at the bar. The hostel has a pool table, a gift shop, a sauna, and a communal TV lounge. Table tennis, hiking and cycling are just some of the activities you can enjoy at this property and in the surrounding area. Laundry services are available and staff can assist you with the organization of tours, shuttles and guided hikes. Harrismith is a 10-minute drive away and Durban is 159 mi from Amphitheater Backpackers Lodge.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Bar
Availability
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Property practices
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Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Coral Tree Cafe
- CuisineAfrican • American • Pizza • Steakhouse • Local • International • European • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Spa
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linens
- Landmark view
- Mountain view
- Garden view
- Lake view
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Washing machine
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- ArcheryAdditional chargeOff-site
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Live music/Performance
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Themed dinners
- Bike tours
- Walking tours
- Stand-up comedy
- Bar crawls
- Game drivesAdditional charge
- Evening entertainment
- Water sports facilities on site
- Entertainment staff
- Mini golfAdditional charge
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Ping-pong
- Pool tableAdditional charge
- Game room
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Dining area
- Sitting area
- Desk
- iPod dock
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' meals
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Baby safety gates
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Pet bowls
- Grocery deliveries
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Tile/Marble floor
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Chapel/Shrine
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Foot bath
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Sauna
- Afrikaans
- English
- Xhosa
- Zulu
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash
Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Medical monitoring is available for guests quarantined due to coronavirus (COVID-19). This may be provided in person or virtually, depending on the property type and location.
FAQs about Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge
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Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge is 1.7 miles from the center of Ethels Drive. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge on this page.
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Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Pool table
- Game room
- Ping-pong
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Mini golf
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Evening entertainment
- Public Bath
- Bike tours
- Bicycle rental
- Water sports facilities on site
- Swimming pool
- Tour or class about local culture
- Horseback riding
- Stand-up comedy
- Game drives
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Beauty services
- Bar crawls
- Facial treatments
- Themed dinners
- Waxing services
- Walking tours
- Manicure
- Archery
- Pedicure
- Live music/Performance
- Body treatments
- Open-air bath
- Body scrub
- Light therapy
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Foot bath
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples' massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full-body massage
- Entertainment staff
- Fitness
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Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Coral Tree Cafe
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The prices at Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
