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Blue Skies Backpackers

2.0 star property
Makhanda accommodations with free WiFi

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Property entrance
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cradock Road R350, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140
  • Place, Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, St Andrew's College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rhodes University
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cabin

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (7 Sleeper)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (6 Sleeper)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (4 Sleeper)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Makhanda

In Makhanda .You'll find Diocesan School for Girls and Amazwi South African Museum of Literature within 2 miles (3 km) of this hostel. St Andrew's College and Rhodes University are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Diocesan School for Girls - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Amazwi South African Museum of Literature - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • St Andrew's College - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Albany History Museum Complex - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Rhodes University - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Jacks Bagels - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Major Frasers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pothole & Donkey - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Highlander - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Blue Skies Backpackers

Makhanda accommodations with free WiFi
Blue Skies Backpackers offers its guests barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Blue Skies Backpackers also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a television in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Makhanda hostel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Blue Skies Backpackers offers 5 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Blue Skies Backpackers Makhanda
Blue Skies Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Blue Skies Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Makhanda

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Skies Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Skies Backpackers.

Does Blue Skies Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Blue Skies Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Skies Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Blue Skies Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Skies Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Skies Backpackers have a pool?

Blue Skies Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Blue Skies Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Blue Skies Backpackers to downtown Makhanda?

Blue Skies Backpackers is 2 mi away from Makhanda.