10/10 Excellent
mbulelo
Feb 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
mbulelo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Seals Backpackers
2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Cape Saint Francis
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Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Spa
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
Explore the area
Da Gama Road, Cape Saint Francis, Eastern Cape, 6313
- Seal Point LighthousePlace, Seal Point Lighthouse4 min drive
- Port St. FrancisPlace, Port St. Francis6 min drive
- St. Francis Bay BeachPlace, St. Francis Bay Beach10 min drive
Room options
About the neighborhood
Cape Saint Francis
Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Cape Saint Francis hostel, you'll find Seal Point Lighthouse and Port St. Francis. St. Francis Links and St. Francis Bay Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
- Seal Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
- Port St. Francis - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
- St. Francis Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles
- St. Francis Bay Golf Club - 11 min drive - 3.9 miles
- St. Francis Links - 12 min drive - 4.3 miles
Getting around
- Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 100 min drive
Restaurants
- Vin De Boeuf - 9 min drive
- ST Francis Brewing Company - 9 min drive
- Euro Cafe - 10 min drive
- Rambling Rose - 10 min drive
- Nevermind - 3 min drive
About this property
Seals Backpackers
Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Cape Saint Francis
Seals Backpackers offers its guests a golf course and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.
Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Seals Backpackers. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cape Saint Francis hostel.
- 13 guestrooms or units
- Childcare (surcharge)
- Business facilities
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Front-desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Wedding services available
- Convenience store
- Terrace
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Gift shop
- Newspapers in lobby (free)
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in lobby
- Smoking in designated areas
- Microwave in a common area
- Refrigerator in a common area
- Bar or lounge
- Coffee shop
- 1 conference room
- Dining venue
Seals Backpackers offers 13 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body scrubs.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 75 to 130 for adults and ZAR 50 to 65 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Bicycle rentals
- Golf course
- Hiking/biking trails
- Horseback riding/rentals
- Mountain biking
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- TV in common areas
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No elevator
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
- TV
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Limited room service
More
- Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 75.00 to 130 for adults, and ZAR 50 to 65 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 900 per person (one-way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 450 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.
We should mention
- Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
Seals Backpackers Hostel Cape Saint Francis
Seals Backpackers Hostel
Seals Backpackers Cape Saint Francis
Seals Backpackers Cape Saint Francis
Seals Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
How close is Seals Backpackers to the airport?
Seals Backpackers is 76.6 mi (100-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Seals Backpackers have an airport shuttle?
Seals Backpackers offers an airport shuttle from 7 AM to 6 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 900. per person, one-way.
How close is Seals Backpackers to the beach?
This hostel is 5.2 mi (13-min drive) from St. Francis Bay Beach.
Does Seals Backpackers offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t offered at Seals Backpackers, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between ZAR 75.00 and 130 for adults, ZAR 50 and 65 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Is there a casino at Seals Backpackers?
No, there is no casino at this hostel.
What time is check-in at Seals Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.
Is there free parking at Seals Backpackers?
This hostel offers free self parking.
Does Seals Backpackers have a pool?
Seals Backpackers features an outdoor pool.
Does Seals Backpackers have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does Seals Backpackers have a spa?
This hostel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer sports massages, body scrubs, and mani/pedis.
How close is Seals Backpackers to downtown Cape Saint Francis?
Seals Backpackers is 0.8 mi away from Cape Saint Francis.
Seals Backpackers Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
10 - Excellent
2
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
8 - Good
1
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 6 reviews
6 - Okay
3
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
DANDO
Mar 20, 2023
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom needs a lot of attention-upgrade
DANDO
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lindeka
Traveled with family
Oct 3, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lindeka
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
6/10 Okay
Peter
Traveled with family
Dec 24, 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok - but needs a facelift!
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
6/10 Okay
Clarissa
Feb 17, 2019
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hot place
Hard place to find. No signs on the street. We were lucky we found it. We got in the reception by the wrong door and an old lady screamed at us.
The place is pretty hot. No fan or AC. But we were travelling on a budget. Worth the price we paid.
Clarissa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
thomas
Mar 20, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cape st francis resort
Boendet är trångt och lite slitet,men rent.Fantastskt trevlig personal på resturangen och receptionen.Området är fint med superhärliga stränder.
thomas
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2018