Nothando Backpackers

“Come enjoy another superb day in the Bay”

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 meters from the Plettenberg Bay Central Business District, and 1 km from the Birds of Eden aviary. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 8 km away.

Google Reviews

4.6
220 reviews
  • Marc T
    Marc T
    a month ago

    Great place to stay. Got welcomed with a hot drink on a cold and rainy day by the host. She is really caring about the guests. Everything is very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!

  • Rini Kothari
    Rini Kothari
    4 months ago

    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!

  • A- J
    A- J
    2 months ago

    June 2025: It felt like a "homestay". I was in the Dorm. Room was cleaned on a daily basis. We received clean towels each morning. Extra blankets were available at no extra cost. Great management kept all guests to the house rules. The owner/host is a sweetheart and shows interest in all of her guests. This is a place for young adults and more the mature travelers/backpackers. It's situated in town, close to shops and walking distance to the beach.

  • Sri Krishna Venigalla

    No frills, no fuss. Perfect place to stay. Do listen to the owner when she recommends stuff to do. And having a friendly 🐕 makes things great.

  • Julia Kuijpers
    Julia Kuijpers
    6 months ago

    I stayed at the backpackers lodge twice and was met with incredible hospitality from Vinthi and the staff. The kitchen was well equipped and could be used whenever, very clean rooms and shower and the beds were very comfortable. Vinthi was very sweet and was very kind to guide you to nice things to do, and help where needed. Will definitely come back and would recommend!

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    • Monday 06:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    • Tuesday 06:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    • Wednesday 06:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    • Thursday 06:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    • Friday 06:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    • Saturday 06:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    • Sunday 06:00 AM - 12:00 AM