Nothando Backpackers Lodge

8.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(516 Ratings)

Hostel in Plettenberg Bay

5-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

Situated just a 15-minute walk from Central Beach, Nothando Backpackers Lodge features a garden, shared lounge area and fireplace for BBQs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Plettenberg Bay

Nearby attractions

Knysna Elephant Park

9.6 mi

Garden Route National Park

25.8 mi

Birds of Eden

14.6 mi

Africanyon River Adventures

15.4 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 247 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 247 ft²

Sleeps 2

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2 Single • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

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1 Bunk • 322 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Nothando Backpackers Lodge

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8.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(516 Ratings)

Hostel in Plettenberg Bay

5-Star Hostel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

Situated just a 15-minute walk from Central Beach, Nothando Backpackers Lodge features a garden, shared lounge area and fireplace for BBQs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Garden

Map of Plettenberg Bay

Nearby attractions

Knysna Elephant Park

9.6 mi

Garden Route National Park

25.8 mi

Birds of Eden

14.6 mi

Africanyon River Adventures

15.4 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 247 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 247 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Single • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Bunk • 322 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.6 / 10.0

Outstanding(516 Ratings)

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9.0 / 10.0

May 2024

もっと滞在したかった！

宿の人が親切。広々として綺麗。キッチン使いやすい。セキュリティがしっかりしている。可愛い犬がいる。プレッテンバーグベイは、日本のガイドブックだと少ししか紹介されてないけど、綺麗で治安もよくいい所でした！robberg のハイキングは本当にオススメ。宿でタクシー手配してくれます。街も海も綺麗だし、次の宿を予約してなかったら延泊したかったです。

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Will definitely stay again. Wonderful staff, excellent location, clean and comfortable!

Excellent location, comfortable beds, clean and large bathroom, wonderful friendly staff. Calm cosy but social vibe

Nothing, would really recommend

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Easy check in with good hosts

Better than expected for a reasonable price

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

stanze ampie e personale super disponibile!

persone molto accoglienti e ambiente sicurissimo. il giardino all’esterno perfetto per la stagione estiva

niente

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2024

Fabulous stay and great value for money!

The location is great, walking distance to the high street with restaurants and shops. We also walked to central beach, the way back is the hard part ;) A busy taxi rank is located near the property but it’s dead quiet in the evenings. We felt safe walking in the area and also staying at the property. The property offers secure parking with a parking space for each room. The beds were super comfortable and spacious. Our rooms were cleaned daily with fresh towels and as we stayed 10 nights, fresh bedding provided every 3rd day. The cleaning service was a great bonus! Vinthi and Steve are wonderful hosts, they made as feel so welcome, they made and served us cocktails in the evening even gave my father medicine when he was unwell. Personally we feel Nothando is so much more than a backpackers, maybe change the dorm into a family room ;) We highly recommend Nothando, it’s great value for money!

There’s is not much we did not like. Vinthi, my dad says the room needs a mini fridge and TV ;) We stayed in rooms 6,5 and 3. I would say room 5’s bathroom could benefit from some cosmetic & aesthetic enhancements to complement the lovely bedroom.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Each bed had a hot water bottle and there were plenty of blankets in case you got cold. The owner, Vinthi, was always eager to bring people together, giving tips on where to eat, where to hike, and much more, as well as a cab number, which made trips easier. The kitchen had a super equipment and was very well maintained. In general, the whole facility was very well maintained and clean.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

Vinthi is an amazing host. She made me feel at home although I stayed very shortly. Good location and nice Hostel. I recommend it 100%!

Nothing :)

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Nice owners, good location, good rooms and good vibes.

We liked everything!!! The owners are kind and friendly. They gave us a lot of good recommendations about the city and the restuarants. I am avegan and they are very vegan- friendly. They got me a cake for my birthday!!! The bed is comfterable

Everything is beyond perfect.

8.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Really great!

It was clean, neat, tidy and big enough for our needs. The host was great, did not hesitate to accommodate our needs despite us getting there late, he was very helpful, kind and understanding. An overall really good stay!

Nothing to note

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Superb

Lovely place run by warm and hospitable people, rooms are nice and cozy, communal kitchen has everything you need and supermarkets and restaurants are in close proximity. The family dog is lovely, would definitely stay here again!

No TV in the rooms, but there is one in the communal areas and there is enough other things to do around!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Secure parking. Hot shower. Close to shopping Looks neat and tidy. Free coffee and tea. There is emergency flashlight for lighting during the daily power blackouts.

The French chef left the business. No Netflix, no TV. Limited electricity in the country, just like Lesotho there is only a few hours of electricity.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Excellent exactly what was required.

The hosts were very friendly.. Offered notes on the rest of our trip. The room was such a lovely space.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Vinthi (the host) was super kind and welcoming! she makes sure you have an amazing stay in Plettenberg bay

it was very clean and cozy

nothing, it was perfect

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

We loved our stay at Northando Backpackers. Vinthi was incredibly kind, welcoming and helpful. The room and bathroom were clean and well equipped with everything that we needed for a comfortable stay. Could not recommend this place enough for anyone staying in Plettenberg Bay.

N/A

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

nice place

It‘s a nice place to stay. Everything was clean and just a few minutes by foot you reach the center of Plettenberg. We would stay there again.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Greag

Environment was so friendly...Quiet and clean always. Friendly staff and friendly room mate as am were in dorm room...

Nothing everything was what am were expecting...

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Best Backpackers we have been to!

Our room was very spacious and everything was clean and well equipped. Our host Vinthi was so nice, she helped and organised a lot for us! She gave us great advice and we really enjoyed talking to her. The staff and the other guests were nice, too. At the end of the stay we didn't want to leave..

Nothing!

6.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Pleasant

Cheap accomodation

One of the reasons we booked this, was because of all the reviews about the wonderfull breakfast. Because of the new owners, this wasn’t relevant anymore and there was no breakfast. Not a huge problem but just not what we expected.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

good host, close and value for money

good hosts close to centre parking, Wi-Fi.

no issues

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

A great place!

A great hostel, spacious common area and dormitory as well. Vithni the host and her family gives you feeling as at home. All clean and well equipped kitchen. And a good place to meet other travellers.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

amazing staff! really friendly and supportive on any requests. felt like home :)

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Good spot in Plett

Spacious room. We liked the bar area. The kitchen was well equipped. The host and staff were nice ! Eunice was absolutely lovely :)

Everything was perfect for our needs. When we were there in January, they were going through a change of management. It did not impact our stay, however I hope the spirit a d the quality of the place remains the same.

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

good location for town and beach.

Lovely location, room clean and tidy. Owners has just taken over and were still coming to grips with a few things but were cheerful and friendly.

N/A

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Satisfyingly relaxing yet social and clean all at the same time.

I liked how clean the hostel was. The staff and owners were so incredibly kind in every way.

7.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Good

the staff was lovely and very helpfull. great coffee!

Bed was a little uncomfortable

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Very good

This is a good hotel with good prices in the center. It's really good for backpackers or night stays. There are no insects. The staff is a pleasure and helped me with my trouble.

A sink with two taps is uncomfortable to use.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

V good water pressure in the shower, lovely host, seemed like a good vibe for backpackers to meet (we were too tired when we arrived), good wifi

Spotted a couple of ants in the bathroom but very minor issue (my partner didn't even notice them)

4.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Not particularly impressed

The area where it is situated is a little bit dodgy and I didn't feel very safe

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Plettenberg Bay?

The average price for a rental in Plettenberg Bay is $137 per night. This rental is $1 above the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Nothando Backpackers Lodge. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Nothando Backpackers Lodge pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Nothando Backpackers Lodge?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, tv, and garden.

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Available Rooms

Nothando Backpackers Lodge

Hostel in Plettenberg Bay

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Plettenberg Bay

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Plettenberg Bay?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is Nothando Backpackers Lodge pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Nothando Backpackers Lodge?

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