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# Hluhluwe Backpackers

Nature lovers find peaceful surroundings at this Hluhluwe retreat where quiet moments in beautiful landscapes create the perfect escape from everyday life

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Hluhluwe Backpackers blends rustic charm with practical comforts in a natural setting. Relax in the garden or browse the library for a good read. Public WiFi keeps everyone connected, while luggage storage and communal kitchens add convenience to the wilderness experience.

## Reviews

6.8

## Popular amenities

- Parking included
- Breakfast available
- Bar
- Laundry room
- Kitchen

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3+ beds

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### Private Double Room

### Highlights

Separate bedroom 

Portable fan 

Private bathroom 

Shared/communal kitchen 

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

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### Private Double Ensuite/Wheelchair Access

### Highlights

Separate bedroom 

Portable fan 

Private bathroom 

Shared/communal kitchen 

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed

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### Triple Room

### Highlights

Separate bedroom 

Portable fan 

Private bathroom 

Shared/communal kitchen 

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 3 Single Beds

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## About the area

KwaNompondo is home to Hluhluwe Backpackers. Centenary Centre is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve and iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives. 

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Corner Of Memorial Gate Road, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960

### What's nearby

- Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve \- 17 min drive \- 12.7 miles
- Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre \- 25 min drive \- 17.8 miles
- iSimangaliso Wetland Park \- 27 min drive \- 21.5 miles
- Mtubatuba Go Karting \- 56 min drive \- 41.2 miles

### Getting around

- Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 175 min drive

## About this property

### Hluhluwe Backpackers

Property highlights 

At Hluhluwe Backpackers, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a library. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar. 

Other perks include: 

- Free self-parking
- Breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
- Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and a TV in reception

Other conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Communal kitchens and portable fans

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 50 per night)

### Parking and transport

- 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking

### Food and drink

- Breakfast available for a fee
- A bar/lounge
- Coffee and tea in common areas

### Things to do

- Billiards/pool table
- Library
- TV in common areas

### Family friendly

- Laundry facilities

### Conveniences

- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage

### Guest services

- Tour and ticket assistance

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

### More

- Smoke-free property

## Room amenities

### Bathroom

- Bathtub or shower
- Towels provided

### Food and drink

- Shared kitchen access

### More

- Portable fan

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

### Special check-in instructions

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

Meals are available by reservation.

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 50 per night (rates may vary)
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 850 per person (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges 

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

### Property is also known as

Backpackers Hluhluwe

Hluhluwe Backpackers

Hluhluwe Backpackers Hotel

Hluhluwe Backpackers Hostel

Hluhluwe Backpackers Hluhluwe

Hluhluwe Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Hluhluwe Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hluhluwe

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## Reviews

## Hluhluwe Backpackers Reviews

6.8

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### 4.8

Cleanliness

### 8.6

Location

### 6.0

Staff & service

### 6.8

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

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8 - Good

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6 - Okay

2

4 - Poor

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## Reviews

### 6/10 Okay

#### Verified traveller

20 Aug 2019

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness

Petite chambre sympathique, nous avons bien dormi. Le logement est idéalement situé à 2km du parc Hluhluwe, un gros plus ! Cependant, la peinture venait d'être refaite et l'odeur était extrêmement présente. La cuisine était d'une propreté à revoir... bel endroit extérieur pour dîner. Bien pour 1 seule nuit.

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

### 6/10 Okay

#### Géry

13 Aug 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

##### Géry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

### 8/10 Good

#### Verified traveller

6 Mar 2018

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

##### Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

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