Amakaya Backpackers Travellers Accommodation  Verified Listing

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Member since: 17 March 2013

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Outeniqua Family room en-suite  From R650 /night

 

Sleeps 4 people, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom.

This spacious room has a double bed and 2 bunk ... beds, en-suite bathroom, valuables safe, private balcony, wi-fi, TV, bar fridge, fan/heater. Towels provided.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 Double, 2 Bunk bed

From R650 /night

 

 

Homtini Double en-suite  From R600 /night

 

Sleeps 3 people, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom.

This room consists of a double bed and single bed, ... valuables safe, en-suite bathroom, wi-fi, TV (7 channels), bar fridge, fan/heater. Towels provided.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 Double, 1 Single

From R600 /night

 

 

Montagu Twin room  From R550 /night

 

Sleeps 2 people, 1 Bedroom.

This room has 2 single beds, a valuables safe, wi-fi, ... TV (7 channels), bar fridge, fan/heater. Shared bathroom opposite room. Towels provided.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

2 Single

From R550 /night

 

 

Kaaimans Twin room  From R550 /night

 

Sleeps 2 people, 1 Bedroom.

This room has two single beds, valuables safe, wi-fi, TV ... (7 channels), bar fridge, fan/heater. Shared bathroom. Towels provided.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

2 Single

From R550 /night

 

 

Groot Rivier dorm(sleeps 4)  From R400 /night

 

Sleeps 4 people, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom.

This dorm consist of 2 rooms. The entrance is a ... kitchenette/ lounge area. The adjacent bedroom sleeps 4 in single beds. En-suite bathroom, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge, wi-fi. Own entrance. Towels not provided for dorm accommodation.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

4 Single

From R400 /night

 

 

Tradouw Family room en-suite  From R850 /night

 

Sleeps 6 people, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom.

This spacious room has a double bed and 4 bunk ... beds (total 6 guests), en-suite bathroom and a kitchenette with a gas stove, microwave oven, kettle,toaster,fridge/freezer and satellite TV. Wi-fi. There is also a private garden where you can sit and relax.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

1 Double, 4 Bunk bed

From R850 /night

 

 

Rooiberg Twin room  From R550 /night

 

Sleeps 2 people, 1 Bedroom.

This room sleeps 2 guests in single beds. Bathroom ... with toilet and washbasin en-suite. Showers in shared bathroom next door. wi-fi and TV (7 channels), bar fridge, fan/heater. Towels provided.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

2 Single

From R550 /night

 

 

Karatara Private dorm (sleeps2)  From R350 /night

 

Sleeps 2 people, 1 Bedroom.

This private dorm sleeps 2 guests in bunk beds. Wi-fi, ... shared bathroom.

Rate Basis: Self catering (no meals included)

Bedroom 1

2 Bunk bed

From R350 /night

 

 
Full Kitchen
TV
DSTV
Private Bathroom
Garden
Selected DSTV Channels
Shared Bathroom
Shared Kitchen
Oven
Bath towels
Shared lounge/TV area
Stove
Fridge
Linen
Microwave
Covid-19 Certified
Toaster
Kettle
Braai/BBQ Area
Parking on Premises
WiFi
Fireplace
Dining Area
24hr Camera Surveillance
Fire extinguishers
Safety Deposit Box
Balcony
Bar
Ceiling fans
Fan
Mini Bar
No smoking
Tea and coffee facilities

Amakaya Backpackers - no contact check-in, private rooms, no sharing necessary.

Amakaya is located a 300m walk from Main Street shops and restaurants and 800m from Central Beach, our upstairs dining area and balcony offers magnificent views of the Tsitsikamma mountain range, the lagoon and the bay.

This is a great place to relax after a busy day's activities or for the early risers to watch the sunrise. Our internet station is also located in this area.

Enter the main building through our lounge and bar area. The lounge is equipped with satellite TV.

Wi-fi internet is available anywhere on the premises.

We have a fully equipped kitchen and braai (BBQ) area where you can practice your cooking skills. Complimentary tea/coffee and wi-fi.

Our rooms offer no contact check-in and check-out with no staff on the premises outside our reception hours of Monday-Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. No bookings accepted after 4.30pm weekdays and weekends.

After making payment you will be sent the gate code and key-box code for your room by SMS (please ensure you provide us with a local number) on your day of arrival, allowing you to access your room without the need of time spent at reception to check in.

When you leave, simply lock the room and leave the key in the key-box.

A vending machine is available in the lounge for any snacks or drinks you may wish to purchase.

In Room Facilities:

Amakaya Backpackers:
We offer a variety of accommodation - rooms for a bit of privacy or dorms for the budget minded traveller.

Our rooms and dorms are named after nearby popular mountain passes.

All rooms and dorms have fridges, kettle, tea/coffee.

Tradouw en-suite family room - Consists of a double bed and bunk beds for 2.
Maximum 4 guests, kitchen area, en-suite bathroom, private entrance and garden, satellite TV, wi-fi, fan. Towels provided.

Outeniqua family room - double bed and 2 bunk beds. Full bathroom, private balcony, valuables safe, TV in room, bar fridge, wi-fi, fan/heater. Towels provided.

Homtini en-suite double room - double bed, bathroom, valuables safe, TV in room, bar fridge, wi-fi, fan/heater. Towels provided.

Montagu twin room - 2 single beds,valuables safe, TV in room, bar fridge, wi-fi, fan/heater. Towels provided. Shared bathroom opposite the room.

Kaaimans twin room - 2 single beds, valuables safe, TV in room, wi-fi, Fan/heater. Towels provided. Shared bathroom.

Rooiberg twin room - 2 single beds, TV in room, wi-fi, fan/heater. Towels provided. Room has bathroom with toilet and wash basin en-suite. Showers are in shared bathroom next door to the room.

Karatara private dorm - sleeps 2 in bunk beds, shared bathroom, TV, wi-fi. Towels provided.

Groot Rivier en-suite dorm - sleeps 4 in single beds, en-suite bathroom, TV, wi-fi, fridge, microwave, kettle, fan. Towels provided.

Area Information:

Nearby Amenities within reasonable travelling time. (+- 10 km)

Town / City Outskirts
Beach Nearby
Near Golf Course
Town / City Centre

Airport Nearby - Plett airport 8km, George 100km

Property Facilities:

Amakaya Backpackers
Satellite TV in the lounge and all rooms and dorms (7 channels including 2 movie and one sport channel), fully equipped kitchen, outside braai(BBQ), free internet station and free wireless internet, free tea/coffee, kettle available in each room.

Baz Bus stop and bookings.

Attractions:

Adventures and things to do within 25km of Amakaya Backpackers are:
Whale and dolphin watching
Eagle Encounters
Wolf Sanctuary
Snake Sanctuary
Skydiving
Robberg Nature Reserve
Adventure Land
Monkeyland
Birds of Eden
Elephant experience
Scuba Diving
Adventure boat rides
Surfing and surfing lessons
Jet Ski
Paddle ski
Boat cruises
Deep sea fishing
Horse riding
Bridge walk
Paragliding
Quad biking
Swimming with seals
.....and many more!

Venturing further afield:
All available 25km+ from Plettenberg Bay!

Bungy Jump - highest in the world!
Canopy tours - ride the treetops.
Black Water tubing - ride the river
Cango Caves
Ostrich farms
Catamaran cruise
Mitchells brewery
Train museum
Great White Shark cage diving
Otter Trail

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Extra Info

Property Type Backpackers, Self Catering
Conditions Show
Check-in after 02:00 PM
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy Moderate
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Reviews

Joan Whiting
21 September 2021

Had a great time, everything was neat ... my stay was relaxing, nice view and in walking distance of anywhere i wanted to go. .. would recommend to anyone. ...

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
Roznia Glover
27 July 2018

It was great!

Superb. 5 out of 5
Lezel Alberts
30 September 2015

We had an excellent stay. Very friendly receptionists and they were very helpful. We would definitely return.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5

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Plettenberg Bay Reviews

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Rudi Gouws
25 June 2023

Safe and clean

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
Theresa Brits
21 March 2022

Excellent roads, stunning scenery and beaches, clean environment, restaurants serves excellent food..A VERY nice place!!!

Superb. 5 out of 5
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Chaline Church
13 March 2022

Beach and beach cafes.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Steve & Samantha Craddock
10 October 2021

Great beaches, restaurants and loads of activities.

Superb. 5 out of 5
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Tyler Evans
27 August 2021

Farm stalls and food

Superb. 5 out of 5
Marcel Ferreira
10 August 2021

Lots of options to keep you busy. Nice selection of restaurants.

Fabulous. 4 out of 5
Philip Lancaster
15 May 2021

Everything is a walking distance.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Nigel Hughes
06 April 2021

Roberg. Clean beaches. Nice views.

Superb. 5 out of 5
Anonymous
21 April 2020

There are so many different outdoor activities from hiking, going to the beach, going to restaurants and wine farms and then of course, all the animal sanctuaries to many too mention!!

Superb. 5 out of 5
Charl Wessels
24 March 2020

Beach and lagoon. Interesting art galleries.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Nearby Attractions & Landmarks

Knysna Elephant Park, The Pansy Shell