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ÍslenskaHostels · Plettenberg Bay · ★★★★★
Nothando Backpackers Lodge
📍 5 Wilder Street, 6600 Plettenberg Bay, South Africa · Show on map
Photos: Booking.com
- Internet
- Parking
- Airport shuttle
- Garden
- Non-smoking
About the property
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.
The rooms all come with garden views, heating and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Some include a private bathroom, and other rooms have access to a shared bathroom.
Guests are free to use the shared kitchen, lounge, bar and BBQ facilities. There is also a tour desk and transport service to a number of adventure activities such as Monkeyland and Face Adrenalin bungy jump bridge.
Nothando Backpackers Lodge is located only 500 metres from the Plettenberg Bay Central Business District, and 1 km from the Birds of Eden aviary. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 8 km away.
- Type
- Hostels ★★★★★5-star rating
- Location
- Plettenberg BayWestern Cape
- Guest rating
- 9.1 / 10Exceptional · 536 reviews
- Check-in
- from 14:00until 20:00
- Check-out
- by 10:00
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Languages spoken
- Afrikaans, English
Accepted payment methods
Good to know
- Please note that the total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking for 1-night stays.
- Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Prices and availability
Pick your check-in then check-out date and we work out the price of your stay. Price per night for 2 adults, from Booking.com.
Prices are checked in euros and converted at the Nov 12, 2026 exchange rate, as a guide only: Booking.com shows the exact amount. Exchange rates: European Central Bank, Rates By Exchange Rate API
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Rooms and units
Rooms and photos from the property’s Booking.com page.
Facilities and services
- Internetfree
- Parkingfree
- Airport shuttleextra charge
- Garden
- Non-smoking
Wellness
- Massage chair
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Bathroom
- Shower
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Towels
Internet
- Internet services free
Parking
- Parking free
Outdoors
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment & family services
- Board games/puzzles
General
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Services
- Airport shuttle extra charge
- Car hire
- Daily housekeeping free
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service extra charge
- Tour desk
Activities
- Beach
- Bike tours extra charge
- Canoeing nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Diving nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golf course (within 3 km) extra charge
- Hiking nearby
- Horse riding nearby
- Pub crawls free
- Walking tours extra charge
- Water park nearby
Safety & security
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Fire extinguishers
- Safety deposit box free
- Security alarm
From the property’s Booking.com page. “Extra charge”: a fee may be payable on site.
Guest ratings
9.1 Exceptional536 reviews
Highlights
- Value for money
- Staff
- Comfort
Could be better
- Wi-Fi
- Staff 9.6+0.2
- Facilities 9.1
- Cleanliness 9.3
- Comfort 9.4
- Value for money 9.5+0.3
- Location 9.4
- Wi-Fi 8.3−0.6
Average in Plettenberg Bay · 320 rated properties
Ratings from Booking.com guests who stayed at the property.
Guest reviews
9.7 ExceptionalAverage of these 10 reviews
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SueAustralia · Mar 10, 2026 10Exceptional
Very enjoyable stay. Very friendly helpful host.
Liked : Vinthi who runs the backpackers was amazing. We were travelling with our 2 adult sons, who EAT! Vinthi had dinner left overs and offered it to our hungry boys who gladly took up her offer. She was very friendly, accommodating to our needs and gave us great suggestions on what to do, Was just a pity we only had 1 night here in Pletternberg.
Disliked : Nothing. For its price point, it was very comfortable.
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RoshniSouth Africa · Feb 15, 2026 8Very good
A pleasant overnight stay.
Liked : A productive overnight stay, with a warm, friendly atmosphere.
Disliked : No negatives.
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NaiqiChina · Jan 30, 2026 10Exceptional
Liked : Comfortable bed, spacious living room and beautiful garden, superb kitchen with everything you expect, the very best one we have stayed on our entire garden route travel.
The place is spotless clean and it is amazing that they make bed everyday even for the bunkbed I stayed.
The location is close to the main street where a big supermarket and lots of restaurants locate. Also the host provides taxi driver's information. She is extremely nice and helpful:-) -
JeremyUnited States · Jan 12, 2026 9Exceptional
Comfy stay
Liked : Close and convenient to the town center, basic but comfortable accommodation with a large shared kitchen and secured parking. Vinthi is a very gracious and accommodating host.
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ErringtonSouth Africa · Jan 6, 2026 10Exceptional
A very comfortable stay.
Liked : The facilities were clean and comfortable. The location is close to everything. The staff were friendly.
Disliked : There was nothing I didn't like.
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RamlalSouth Africa · Jul 1, 2025 10Exceptional
Liked : The services provided by Vinthi the manager was excellent. She provided alot of support throughout my stay. She gave me breakfast which was not part of the deal. The room was really clean. The surrounding area was nice to stay in as well.
Disliked : Nothing
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KothariCanada · Apr 17, 2025 10Exceptional
Liked : Such a clean, cozy, and eclectic place with a lot of character. The host was incredibly generous and hospitable —so warm and welcoming. She even cooked us an amazing meal with the most thoughtful touches. A stay here feels more like visiting a friend’s home than a hostel. Highly recommend!
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EricaUnited States · Mar 19, 2025 10Exceptional
Incredible value
Liked : Once of the most hospitable, well thought out hostels I’ve stayed in after a decade of travel. Extremely gracious host and staff (Judy was SO lovely with great energy), wonderfully clean, well located, you just can’t find better at this price
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AlinaGermany · Mar 14, 2025 10Exceptional
Highly recommended! One of the best stays!
Liked : It feels like home! The owner is so lovely and cares about everyone! There are so many small details which makes it perfect! It doesn’t feel like a hostel or backpacking accommodation at all, it feels like a family and luxury home! Highly recommended!!
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MadhuCanada · Feb 18, 2025 10Exceptional
Excellent sleep in the dorm and lovely and friendly host
Liked : Double pillow, the most comfortable bedding in a dorm ever, extremely hospitable host, calm and serene environment
Disliked : Nothing
Reviews published on Booking.com by guests who stayed at the property.
Location
5 Wilder Street, 6600 Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Things to see nearby
- Lookout Beach 770 m12 min walk
- Wedge Beach 790 m11 min walk
- Central Beach 820 m13 min walk
- Robberg Beach 1.1 km27 min walk
- Poortjies Beach 1.3 km22 min walk
- Plettenberg Bay Country Club Pvt na 1.9 km4 min drive
Restaurants and cafés
- Filly Fusion 130 m2 min walk
- The Skaf Tin 140 m2 min walk
- Crescent Country Hotel Restaurant 150 m2 min walk
- Nguni Restaurant 150 m3 min walk
- Skyy Bar 270 m5 min walk
- San Francisco Coffee Shop 390 m6 min walk
Places and distances from Booking.com (straight-line distances, times are approximate). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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