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 Shepherd's Tree Backpackers

61 Waterfront Drive, 6571 Knysna, South Africa – Great location - show map

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8.5
Very Good
80 reviews

There's a little coffee shop downstairs where you can get really good breakfast for a reasonable price. The backpackers itself is really close to the town center- you can literally walk to the waterfront if you would like. The manager, Phil, is such a delight. She really made me feel welcome and went the extra mile by inviting me to activities and showing me around town. We made bonfires with other guests and had a really good time. Everyone is so kind and made my stay that more special. The amenities are clean and well kept. The place itself looks better than the pictures shown. (Maybe they could update the picture on the website). There were some renovations being done but it didn't get in my way. A really nice, safe place to stay in at an affordable price.

Nosihle South Africa

An old funky house that is inviting, comfortable & charming. Great garden outside, great views, great vibe

Stephaniepacific United States of America

the owner was very friendly and the place was awesome with kitchen facility , good wifi and good amenities .

Sudhir United States of America

the house, the location, the garden, the host, the atmosphere in this backpacker is really good. I recommend it !

Bixente South Africa

Definitely the only backpackers to stay at in Knysna, especially if you are after a view and excellent WiFi.

Amber South Africa

The restaurant on the lower floor had friendly helpful staff and good reasonably priced food. Atmosphere at backpackers was homely. Views from my room and the garden were amazing. Loved the rabbits, guinea fowl and hadedas on the grass.

Madi South Africa

Awesome location with a nice view, super friendly staff, good kitchen with good crockery and supplies. Nice bedrooms and dorms, comfy beds, lots of space, nice wooden floors, good wifi, good water pressure. Also a wonderful cafe below the backpacker, I had the lentil salad which was delicious!

Vanessa South Africa

Such a lovely place. The garden is charming with a lot of tables to chill and watching the cute rabbits ! Philomene is really nice and welcoming . The restaurant is really good, the ingredients are fresh and the staff is lovely. I personnally recommand the quiche who is absolutely amazing !

Karine South Africa

The manager Philomene made my stay so pleasant. New Year's eve Philomene and guest Jindriska from the Czech Republic organized a dinner for all the guests. Another night we had a pancake party 🎉! It wasn't a backpacker - it was home away from home. Keep up the superb work! Thanks for your hospitality Philomene. 💖 I stayed for seven nights and booked an extra night.

Somie South Africa

The view was stunning, on a large spacious property. The communal area was charming and had everything you would need. Plus the rabbits are definitely a bonus!

Dani South Africa
8.5
Very Good
80 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “There's a little coffee shop downstairs where you can get really good breakfast for a reasonable price.”
    Nosihle Nosihle South Africa South Africa
  • “An old funky house that is inviting, comfortable & charming. Great garden outside, great views, great vibe”
    Stephaniepacific Stephaniepacific United States of America United States of America
  • “the owner was very friendly and the place was awesome with kitchen facility , good wifi and good amenities .”
    Sudhir Sudhir United States of America United States of America
  • “the house, the location, the garden, the host, the atmosphere in this backpacker is really good. I recommend it !”
    Bixente Bixente South Africa South Africa
  • “Definitely the only backpackers to stay at in Knysna, especially if you are after a view and excellent WiFi.”
    Amber Amber South Africa South Africa
  • “The restaurant on the lower floor had friendly helpful staff and good reasonably priced food. Atmosphere at backpackers was homely. Views from my room and the garden were amazing.”
    Madi Madi South Africa South Africa
  • “Awesome location with a nice view, super friendly staff, good kitchen with good crockery and supplies.”
    Vanessa Vanessa South Africa South Africa
  • “Such a lovely place. The garden is charming with a lot of tables to chill and watching the cute rabbits ! Philomene is really nice and welcoming .”
    Karine Karine South Africa South Africa
  • “The manager Philomene made my stay so pleasant. New Year's eve Philomene and guest Jindriska from the Czech Republic organized a dinner for all the guests. Another night we had a pancake party 🎉!”
    Somie Somie South Africa South Africa
  • “The view was stunning, on a large spacious property. The communal area was charming and had everything you would need. Plus the rabbits are definitely a bonus!”
    Dani Dani South Africa South Africa

Categories:

  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi 10
High score for Knysna

Stay in the heart of Knysna – Great location - show map

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Located in Knysna, within 1.8 miles of Bollard Bay Beach and 4 miles of Knysna the Heads, Shepherd's Tree Backpackers has a garden. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a playground. The property is 10 miles from Knysna National Lake Area, and within 0.6 miles of the city center.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi, while some rooms have a garden view. At Shepherd's Tree Backpackers rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.

Knysna Forest is 5 miles from the accommodation, while Pledge Nature Reserve is 2 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Plettenberg Bay Airport, 20 miles from Shepherd's Tree Backpackers.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Shepherd's Tree Backpackers has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 8, 2018

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms

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Closest beach

  • Bollard Bay Beach

    8.9 Excellent beach
    1.8 miles from property

Guest reviews

8.5
Very Good · 80 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.3
  • Cleanliness8.2
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.8
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi 10
High score for Knysna

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  • Nosihle
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “There's a little coffee shop downstairs where you can get really good breakfast for a reasonable price. The backpackers itself is really close to the town center- you can literally walk to the waterfront if you would like. The manager, Phil, is such...”
  • Stephaniepacific
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “An old funky house that is inviting, comfortable & charming. Great garden outside, great views, great vibe”
  • Sudhir
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “the owner was very friendly and the place was awesome with kitchen facility , good wifi and good amenities .”
  • Bixente
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “the house, the location, the garden, the host, the atmosphere in this backpacker is really good. I recommend it !”
  • Amber
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Definitely the only backpackers to stay at in Knysna, especially if you are after a view and excellent WiFi.”
  • Madi
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The restaurant on the lower floor had friendly helpful staff and good reasonably priced food. Atmosphere at backpackers was homely. Views from my room and the garden were amazing. Loved the rabbits, guinea fowl and hadedas on the grass.”
  • Vanessa
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Awesome location with a nice view, super friendly staff, good kitchen with good crockery and supplies. Nice bedrooms and dorms, comfy beds, lots of space, nice wooden floors, good wifi, good water pressure. Also a wonderful cafe below the...”
  • Karine
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Such a lovely place. The garden is charming with a lot of tables to chill and watching the cute rabbits ! Philomene is really nice and welcoming . The restaurant is really good, the ingredients are fresh and the staff is lovely. I personnally...”
  • Somie
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The manager Philomene made my stay so pleasant. New Year's eve Philomene and guest Jindriska from the Czech Republic organized a dinner for all the guests. Another night we had a pancake party 🎉! It wasn't a backpacker - it was home away from home....”
  • Dani
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The view was stunning, on a large spacious property. The communal area was charming and had everything you would need. Plus the rabbits are definitely a bonus!”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is it quiet at night?
    Relatively quiet depending on the other guests that are also staying over.
    Answered on August 30, 2019
  • is there any swimming pool and a braai place?
    Hello, you can definitely do a barbecue any day that the weather allows for it. We have the most beautiful sunsets and views on the lagoon. No swimming pool but Knysna has 3 amazing beaches of which 2 have blue flag status.
    Answered on November 16, 2021
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?
    Yes
    Answered on September 16, 2019
  • Hi, do you offer space to camp?
    We have 3 beautiful gardens but no camping facilities. There is a camping area 10 minutes away from us.
    Answered on November 16, 2021
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    No Towels, bedding included
    Answered on September 16, 2019

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Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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What's nearby
  • Knysna Waterfront
    0.7 miles
  • Featherbed Boat Cruises
    0.9 miles
  • Pledge Nature Reserve
    1 miles
  • Knysna National Lake Area
    1.8 miles
  • Knysna Golf Club
    1.9 miles
  • Simola Golf and Country Estate
    2.5 miles
  • Knysna Forest
    2.6 miles
  • Simola Golf Estate
    2.7 miles
  • Knysna the Heads
    2.8 miles
  • View Point Eastern Knysna Head
    2.8 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Kings Sports Bar
    0.7 miles
  • Cafe/Bar Waterfront
    0.8 miles
  • Restaurant 34 Degrees South
    0.9 miles
  • Restaurant Sailor Sam's
    0.5 miles
Top attractions
  • Pezula Golf Estate
    2.9 miles
  • Pezula Golf Club
    3.2 miles
  • Noetsiestrand
    4.9 miles
  • Goukamma Nature Reserve
    6.7 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Bollard Bay Beach
    1.8 miles
  • Coney Glen Beach
    2.9 miles
  • Brenton Beach
    3.2 miles
  • Sparrebosch Beach
    3.8 miles
  • Noetzie Beach
    4.9 miles
Closest Airports
  • Plettenberg Bay Airport
    16 miles
  • George Airport
    38.8 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Shepherd's Tree Backpackers

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Playground
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
  • Secure parking
Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
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House rules Shepherd's Tree Backpackers takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

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prepayment

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Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 20 is required on arrival. That's about 1.26USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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The fine print

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Please inform Shepherd's Tree Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of ZAR 20 is required on arrival. That's about 1.26USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Shepherd's Tree Backpackers

  • Shepherd's Tree Backpackers is 2,450 feet from the center of Knysna.

  • Shepherd's Tree Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Playground

  • Check-in at Shepherd's Tree Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Shepherd's Tree Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.