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Set in Moremela, within 10 km of Blyde River Canyon Viewpoint and 18 km of Three Rondavels Viewpoint, Joy River Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Guests can enjoy garden views. At the hostel, every room has a desk, bed linen and a patio with a mountain view. The units will provide guests with a fridge. Berlin Falls is 27 km from Joy River Backpackers. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, 113 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free private parking available on-site


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.7
High score for Moremela
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nicolas
    France France
    The staff are so friendly , sweety. I like this place , i feel like at ur home Dorm ar Nice et the shower crazy
  • Sophie
    France France
    The manager. Mark was a fantastic host, a delicious person who gave us great advices and excellent informations. He also took care of us very closely. He upgraded us changing our room during the stay without asking for a supplement. He had to...
  • Nico
    Austria Austria
    Very nice place, we loved to stay there, it has a very special vibe. It lies somewhat remote, at the end of a small village, in the middle of the "highlands" on/near the Panorama Route. The rooms have everything you need, there's a shower, toilet...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Joy River Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Joy River Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 06:00 to 09:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Joy River Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Joy River Backpackers

  • Joy River Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking

  • The prices at Joy River Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Joy River Backpackers is from 16:00, and check-out is until 09:30.

  • Joy River Backpackers is 2 miles from the centre of Moremela. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.