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“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.
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Marta Mikłaszewicz
2 weeks agoI'm very happy with my stay and I would return. I stayed in a private room: it was clean, quiet and I had access to everything I needed. I loved hot water bottles provided :) Lodge is located in the city centre, close to the restaurants, around 15 min walk to the beach. I felt all the time safe. What I loved the most was the staff - they made me feel like a guest not just a visitor.
kivesh jugmohan
in the last weekMy experience at this establishment was extremely disappointing. Upon arrival, the manager, Tim, displayed unprofessional behaviour, racism and an openly hostile attitude. I was unexpectedly asked to leave the property despite having paid R2,200 in advance, simply because I was travelling for work with my team.After being removed from the premises the next day and forced to secure new accommodation over 30 minutes away, my refund was still withheld. For two days I had to repeatedly contact both Tim and the owner, Vnithi (who was abroad at the time), simply to request the return of my money. I was then told I needed to physically return to the property to collect cash, despite having been asked to leave. I needed my money back to book the next day at the accommodation, and was left to beg for my money back.This entire process was unreasonable, inconvenient, and left me questioning the professionalism and integrity of how this establishment is managed.
Marc T
4 months agoGreat 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
7 months agoSuch 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
5 months agoJune 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.