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Amakaya Backpackers

 
 

Description

Amakaya Backpackers and self-catering accommodation is situated 300 m from Main Street in Plettenberg Bay. This is where you will find numerous shops, restaurants, pubs and an open-air market. A few hundred metres further down the road is the popular Central Beach.

After a day's activities it is time to visit our upstairs bar and open-air verandah. From here you can view the magnificent Tsitsikamma Mountains and the bay while you relax with an evening barbecue at one of our two braai areas.

Our Adventure Centre can help you plan your activities in the Garden Route during your stay with us. Transport can be arranged to any of the sights you wish to see. Various tours are also available and you can even plan your own personalized tour.

Check-In  02:00 PM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Beach: Central Beach is 800 m down the road from Amakaya Backpackers.

Great Outdoors: There are a large variety of activities available within a 25 km radius. A shuttle service is available for those guests who do not have their own transport. Various tours are on offer and private tours can be arranged.

Relaxation: Sit and relax on our upstairs verandah with the magnificant view of the Tsitsikamma Mountains and the bay.

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
Check-in
26 May 2012
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Bavians Private DormX 1
Includes: Self-catering
The cabin sleeps two guests in a double bunk bed.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Bunk beds
Other Self-catering, Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms
Views Garden
 
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Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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Bloukrans En-suite DormitoryX 1
Includes: Self-catering
This is a private dormitory which has its own entrance and sleeps two in single beds. It has an en-suite bathroom with shower.
Bathroom Facilities Shower only
Beds Bunk beds
Other Self-catering, Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms
 
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Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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Homtini Double Room X 1
This double rooms sleeps two and offers a shared bathroom.
 
Homtini Double ..
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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Kaaimans Twin RoomX 2
Includes: Self-catering
This room offers two single beds and built-in cupboards.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Twin beds
Other Self-catering, Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms
Views Garden
 
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Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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Dorm offers bunk bed and shared bathroom.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Bunk beds
 
Karatara Privat ..
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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Meiringspoort DormitoryX 1
Includes: Self-catering
This dormitory sleeps eight guests in bunk beds. Own bathroom with two showers, toilet and washbasin.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Bunk beds
Other Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms, Self-catering
Views Garden
 
Meiringspoort D ..
Sleeps 8 Price: p/p sharing
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Montagu Twin RoomX 2
Includes: Self-catering
This room offers two single beds and built-in cupboards.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Twin beds
Other Self-catering, Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms
 
Montagu Twin Room
Sleeps 2 Price: p/p sharing
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Outeniqua En-suite RoomX 1
Includes: Self-catering
This is a room with a view. This special unit has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a private balcony. There is a double bed, two bunk beds and built-in cupboards.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Bunk beds, Double beds
Other Balcony/patio, Upstairs, Self-catering, Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms
Views City, Sea
 
Outeniqua En-su ..
Sleeps 4 Price: p/p sharing
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Tradouw En-suite DormitoryX 1
Includes: Self-catering
This dormitory sleeps 10 guests in bunk beds and it has an en-suite bathroom as well as a kitchenette. There is a private entrance to the unit.
Bathroom Facilities Private bathroom, Shower only
Beds Bunk beds
Other Bar Fridge, Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms, Balcony/patio, Self-catering
Views Garden
 
Tradouw En-suit ..
Sleeps 10 Price: p/p sharing
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Bavians Private Dorm x 1

Includes: Self-catering

The cabin sleeps two guests in a double bunk bed.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Bunk beds
Other Self-catering, Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms
Views Garden

Bloukrans En-suite Dormitory x 1

Includes: Self-catering

This is a private dormitory which has its own entrance and sleeps two in single beds. It has an en-suite bathroom with shower.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shower only
Beds Bunk beds
Other Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms, Self-catering

Homtini Double Room x 1

Includes: --Select--

This double rooms sleeps two and offers a shared bathroom.

Features available

Kaaimans Twin Room x 2

Includes: Self-catering

This room offers two single beds and built-in cupboards.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Twin beds
Other Self-catering, Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms
Views Garden

Karatara Private Dorm x 1

Includes: --Select--

Dorm offers bunk bed and shared bathroom.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Bunk beds

Meiringspoort Dormitory x 1

Includes: Self-catering

This dormitory sleeps eight guests in bunk beds. Own bathroom with two showers, toilet and washbasin.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Bunk beds
Other Self-catering, Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms
Views Garden

Montagu Twin Room x 2

Includes: Self-catering

This room offers two single beds and built-in cupboards.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Twin beds
Other Self-catering, Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms

Outeniqua En-suite Room x 1

Includes: Self-catering

This is a room with a view. This special unit has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a private balcony. There is a double bed, two bunk beds and built-in cupboards.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Bunk beds, Double beds
Other Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms, Balcony/patio, Upstairs, Self-catering
Views Sea, City

Tradouw En-suite Dormitory x 1

Includes: Self-catering

This dormitory sleeps 10 guests in bunk beds and it has an en-suite bathroom as well as a kitchenette. There is a private entrance to the unit.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Private bathroom, Shower only
Beds Bunk beds
Other Bar Fridge, Internet Connection, No Smoking in Rooms, Balcony/patio, Self-catering
Views Garden

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Internet Access
  • Airport Shuttle Service
  • Parking Available
  • Laundry Service
  • Garden
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Communal MNet
  • VCR
  • Off Street Parking
  • No Pets Permitted
  • Fireplace on the Premises
  • Communal Television
  • Communal Satellite TV
  • WiFi
  • Adsl
  • Internet
  • DVD
  • Boma Fire
  • Fully Equipped Kitchen
  • Gas Hob and Oven
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • No Smoking in Rooms
 

Environment

  • City Centre
  • Beach
  • Countryside
  • Suburbs
  • Game Reserve
  • Forest
  • River
  • Main Through Route
 

Activities Nearby

  • Bird Watching
  • Scuba Diving
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Fishing - Deep Sea
  • Fishing - Freshwater
  • Fishing - Saltwater
  • Hang Gliding
  • Health & Fitness
  • Horse Riding
  • Kite-Surfing
  • Paddling - Canoeing
  • Paddling - Kayaking
  • Paddling - Sea Kayaking
  • Paragliding
  • River Rafting/Expedition
  • Sailing - Yacht Charters
  • Scuba/Snorkeling
  • Skydiving
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Yachting
  • Shark Cage Diving
  • Walking
  • Camping
  • Hiking / Backpacking
  • Whale Watching
  • Big 5
  • Body Boarding
  • Bungee Jumping
  • Game Drives
  • Quad Biking
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Afrikaans
  • Portuguese
  • French
 

Grading

  • 3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa
 

Amakaya Backpackers Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

In and Around

Popular Attractions
Nearest Airport
Featured Destinations
Beaches
Bars and Nightclubs
Gallery and Museums
 

Customer Reviews

Reviews 5 of 6
Friendly
Elecia Johnston, South Africa
31 August 2011
Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere.
Enjoyable
Milly Senekal, South Africa
28 March 2011
Enjoyed the stay!
Very helpful
Trude Leenders-Eimers, Netherlands
26 December 2010
We stayed for two nights with three adults and three students. Mary and David were very helpful in telling us all about Plett and surroundings.
Great stay
Anonymous, South Africa
20 September 2010
We had a lovely weekend. The accommodation was nice and comfortable and the people so hospitable. Thank you Amakaya for your hospitality. Definitely visit again on our next trip to Plett.
Stay at the backpackers
Anonymous, South Africa
16 July 2009
it was great thank you, one of the best places i have stayed in, in this country and other countries, the staff are friendly and great for giving out information, i would recommend this place to anyone who wants to come to South Africa. Thanks Ashley & Elizabeth

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Special Offer

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Mid-year madness

Receive 20% off our standard rates when staying for two nights. Terms and conditions apply.

  • Fri, 01 Jun, 2012
  • Sun, 30 Sep, 2012
  • 20 %
 

Special Offer

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Mid-year extended-stay madness

Receive 30% discount off our standard rates when staying for three nights or more. Terms and conditions apply.

  • Fri, 01 Jun, 2012
  • Sun, 30 Sep, 2012
  • 30 %
 

Customer Rating

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Great Outdoors 1 0
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Friendly…”  Read More

Elecia Johnston, South Africa - 31 August 2011

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Milly Senekal, South Africa - 28 March 2011
Lounge Area
Outeniqua En-Suite Room
Kaaimans Twin Room
Montagu Twin Room
Tradouw En-Suite Dormitory
Bloukrans En-Suite Dorm
Relaxing In The Hammocks
Relaxing By The Fire
Bar Area
Sunrise Views From The Verandah
Horse Riding In The Game Reserve