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Private King/Twin | WiFi, bed sheets

91 Loop - Hostel

91 Loop - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (154 reviews)
"Clean room, restaurant inside the hotel food was delicious, they cleaned the room every day and staff was friendly. "
United States
Janice
The price is £29
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
91 Loop - Hostel
Beach

never at home Green Point

never at home Green Point
5.0 star property
Green Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (121 reviews)
"It was well organised and great for budget travel. "
Canada
Jeannette
The price is £58
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
never at home Green Point
Front of property

Urban Hive Backpackers

Urban Hive Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (78 reviews)
"I stayed in a private room and it was clean and well-maintained. The team is fantastic—super friendly and always ready to help with a smile. It’s also close to everything you need."
Brazil
Rafael
The price is £23
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Urban Hive Backpackers
Premium Studio Suite | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel

Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel
4.0 star property
Green Point
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (22 reviews)
"It was lovely we lived a it very much "
United States
Njavwa
The price is £57
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel
Exterior

never at home Kloof Street

never at home Kloof Street
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Wakwanza
The price is £44
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
never at home Kloof Street
Exterior detail

Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge

Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge
2.0 star property
Stellenbosch Central
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"Reasonable"
Japan
Seiichiro
The price is £36
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge
Poolside bar

Green Elephant Backpackers

Green Elephant Backpackers
2.0 star property
Observatory
The price is £30
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Green Elephant Backpackers
Beach

Hermanus Backpackers

Hermanus Backpackers
1.0 star property
Westcliff
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Hyggeligt ophold. Vi følte os velkomne. Personalet var søde og alt var tip top. Vi kommer gerne igen. "
Denmark
Julue
The price is £39
includes taxes & fees
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Hermanus Backpackers
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Kruger Park Hostel

Kruger Park Hostel
2.0 star property
Nkomazi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"This place is great, dynamite really. Close enough to Kruger, great and knowledgeable and energetic hosts, know so much about the birds and animals, and lots else, a cool international vibe, and more fun than I've had traveling in a long time"
South Africa
Maurice
The price is £54
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
Kruger Park Hostel
Reception

M & B Backpackers

M & B Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
The price is £32
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr
M & B Backpackers
Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Atlantic Point Backpackers

Atlantic Point Backpackers
4.0 star property
Green Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (95 reviews)
"Awful stay. 1) Unhelpful and unfriendly staff 2) No towels were given despite being promised 3) Not all lights work in the room 4) Not all windows close 5) Random staff come into your room unannounced while you sleep (despite being a private room). お勧めできない"
United Kingdom
Daniel
Atlantic Point Backpackers
Exterior

Strand Guesthouse - Hostel

Strand Guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Somerset West
4.8 out of 10, (5 reviews)
"My experience at this hotel was a far cry from what was advertised. Upon check-in, I was surprised to find additional charges, including nightly parking fees despite ample parking space available onsite, as well as a R250 per person damages deposit, which I declined to pay, leading them to take my driver's license as collateral. The floors, made of black polished concrete, were a constant source of frustration as stepping out of the shower inevitably resulted in blackened feet. I must commend...
South Africa
Eric
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel
Superior Triple Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Villa Viva Hostel

Villa Viva Hostel
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (115 reviews)
"I like the wonderful breakfast. "
United States
Isaac
Villa Viva Hostel
Exterior detail

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 £30
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Karoo Soul - Hostel
Outdoor pool

Johannesburg Youth Hostel

Johannesburg Youth Hostel
2.0 star property
Randburg
The price is £18
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Johannesburg Youth Hostel
Bar (on property)

Riverlodge Backpackers

Riverlodge Backpackers
3.0 star property
Cape Town
7.4 out of 10, Good, (8 reviews)
"This place was terrible. To start, they tried to make me pay again when I already paid online. I had to speak to the owner on the phone who lied to me about it and was extremely rude. I booked two private rooms and they tried to make me share a room with another guest. I refused because I paid more to have my own room. They do not provide wifi like is advertised and when I pressed the owner, he gave me one coupon for 100mb internet for two rooms (4 people). I told him it was advertised online as...
United States
Bradley
The price is £29
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Riverlodge Backpackers
Exterior

Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge

Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge
2.0 star property
Cape Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"The atmosphere was good and friendly. Staffs were helpful and the lodge is in a secured environment."
United Kingdom
Dickson Osaro
The price is £23
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 Bed) | Beach/ocean view

Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Mossel Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (193 reviews)
"A special experience. Very nice staff Good breakfast"
Germany
Kirstin Silke Imme-Mariel
Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel
Two Bedroom Platinum Apartment | Living area | 74-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV, Netflix

Mandela Rhodes Place

Mandela Rhodes Place
Cape Town City Centre
5.4 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"I have stayed there in the past and it’s just as nice today as it was years ago."
United States
gregory
The price is £85
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Mandela Rhodes Place
Reception

Glenada Hotel

Glenada Hotel
2.0 star property
Johannesburg South
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"The room you booked us was for 2 couples sharing and we were incorrectly charged by your site and we had to top up"
United States
Naomi
The price is £24
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Glenada Hotel
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Top South Africa Hotel Reviews

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

10/10 Excellent
"The staff is super attentive and on point. Restaurant is really good. Again, nice staff there too. It’s really secure and perfect for having an overlay at joburg. "
Philipp 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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