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A long wooden dining table with a potted plant in the center, surrounded by white chairs.

1. The Backpack Shack - Hostel

The Backpack Shack - Hostel
2.0 star property
Mossel Bay
6.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"I really liked the staaf, they were very helpfull and friendly. The room was basic but nice and clean. The area around the hostel felt really poor and insafe at night, so we stayed in the hostel during that time of the day."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥8,617
￥10,022 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
The Backpack Shack - Hostel
A woman sitting at a wooden table with a potted plant, overlooking a coastal landscape with hills and a view of the sea.

2. The Wild Farm - Hostel

The Wild Farm - Hostel
2.0 star property
Wilderness
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (17 reviews)
"Nice "
United States
Johan
The price is ￥1,931
￥4,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Wild Farm - Hostel
A deck with a wooden table, chairs, and a barrel labeled "Tevenwacht".

3. Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation

Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation
3.0 star property
Plettenberg Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (14 reviews)
"Nice place, cheap and walking distance to resturants and shops"
South Africa
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥4,293
￥4,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation
A stone staircase leading up to a building with a bush of pink flowers beside it.

4. Karoo Soul - Hostel

Karoo Soul - Hostel
4.0 star property
Oudtshoorn
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11 reviews)
"Lovely stop over on our way to Durban. Braai and pool facilities were great. Check in was pleasant. Really enjoyed the stay"
United Kingdom
Christopher
The price is ￥5,841
￥6,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Karoo Soul - Hostel
A fenced outdoor area with a concrete bench and a small table, surrounded by white pebbles and greenery.

5. Oasis Shanti Backpackers

Oasis Shanti Backpackers
2.0 star property
Oudtshoorn
7.6 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"It was very nice and owners are great people we enjoyed the friendlyness and stay"
South Africa
Christo
The price is ￥5,900
￥6,794 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Oasis Shanti Backpackers
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Top Garden Route Hotel Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

10/10 Excellent
"Great location. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Rooms spacious and comfortable. Great choice at breakfast"
Jonna 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

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Garden Route Hostels information

Number of reviews
42
Accommodation
8 Hostels
Lowest Price
￥4,293
Highest Price
￥10,022