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Island Vibe Knysna Hostel

4.0 star property
4-star hostel in Knysna Central

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BBQ/picnic area
Lobby
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Billiards
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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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67 Main Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570
  • Place, Knysna Lagoon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Waterfront
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Knysna Quays
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (en-suite 1) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (en-suite 1)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room (Flashpacker 6)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room (Flashpacker 8) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room (Flashpacker 8)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room (Double en-suite 3) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room (Double en-suite 3)

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

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Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 Bed dorm 4) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 Bed dorm 4)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room (Twin en-suite 2)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Knysna

Knysna Central stay.At this Knysna Central hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Knysna Lagoon. Featherbed Boat Cruises and Pledge Nature Reserve are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Knysna Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Knysna Waterfront - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Knysna Quays - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Leisure Isle - 15 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Featherbed Nature Reserve - 20 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chatters - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Drydock Food Co - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪34 South - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Island Vibe Knysna Hostel

4-star hostel in Knysna Central
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel offers its guests barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Island Vibe Knysna Hostel also features coffee/tea in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Knysna hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel offers 10 accommodations. Rooms open to patios. This Knysna hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 40 to 55 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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 ahead of time 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Island Vibe Knysna Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 English breakfast: approximately ZAR 40 to 55 per person

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, debit cards, and cash
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.
    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, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Island Vibe Knysna
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel
Knysna Island Vibe
Vibe Knysna Hostel Knysna
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel Knysna
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Knysna

Frequently asked questions

How close is Island Vibe Knysna Hostel to the airport?

Island Vibe Knysna Hostel is 21.4 mi (33-min drive) away from the Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Island Vibe Knysna Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Island Vibe Knysna Hostel.

How close is Island Vibe Knysna Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 4.8 mi (17-min drive) from Bollard Bay and 9.1 mi (26-min drive) from Brenton Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Island Vibe Knysna Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Island Vibe Knysna Hostel, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of between ZAR 40 and 55 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Island Vibe Knysna Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Island Vibe Knysna Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at Island Vibe Knysna Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Island Vibe Knysna Hostel have a pool?

Island Vibe Knysna Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Island Vibe Knysna Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Island Vibe Knysna Hostel to downtown Knysna?

Island Vibe Knysna Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Knysna.

Reviews

Island Vibe Knysna Hostel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Vusumzi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

It is ok

The stay was fine, there were no towels and no soap at the accommodation. I had to go buy own towels and soap to take a shower. The were no cell phone charging points and some beds were making squeaky sound, probably to old. There was not enough parking as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The whole experience was amazing, staff were friendly and helpful and Alex really made us feel at home
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Ok for the cost

Good location but my room was noise because of the proximoty with N2. Service ok, they didnt let me use their computer to download pictures from a flash drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place with a tiny pool

To be honest; I'd liked Plet more than Knysna because of the lack of a beach. But at least they have a tiny pool to cool down. The backpackers itself was really nice with an awesome staff. Great place of you want to visit Knysna

8/10 Good

Nicol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms are basic but the staff are fantastic and the bar/entertainment area makes the evenings memorable

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Very nice backpacker, close to everything you need and very nice staff.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding in every way!!!

Myself and 3 friends shared a family room. Centrally located. The service and every single element of our stay was OUTSTANDING!!! Would always return to Island Vibe and would highly recommend this backpackers. Thank you so much for making our stay nothing but "AWESOME" :-)!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good spot

Good location. Rooms are a bit dated, but a good place for young people.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

8/10 Good

T, za

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
barがある。 朝食も数種類頼むことができる。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

物価の高いナイズナで、安く泊まれる宿。

ナイズナのショッピングモールの隣にある。ドミトリーやフロントがある建物は、大音量で音楽が流れていたり、人が多かったりで、落ち着かないが、ダブルルームがあるもう一つの建物は静か。大きなキッチンがある。バストイレは共用。タオルがなく、持ってきてと頼んだから、返事は良かったが、持ってきてくれなかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Britta , NRW

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Es war Gott sei Dank nur für eine Nacht

Als wir ankamen traf uns der Schock. Ein typisches Backpacker Hostel, Was eigentlich gar nicht so schlimm ist. Jedoch war das Zimmer sowie das Bad alles andere als in Ordnung Punkt unter der Dusche hat man sich verbrüht und das Wasser im Waschbecken ist auch nicht abgelaufen. Insgesamt war es so hellhörig, dass man um 6 Uhr morgens kerzengerade im Bett saß, weil man dachte es steht jemand im Zimmer. Schade. Aber auch für eine kurze Nacht nicht so super. Die Parkplatzsituation ist auch seehr begrenzt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Moni, NRW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Gutes Hostel mit fabelhaftem Personal.

Nur die Betten waren etwas zu klein, sonst war alles super in dem schnuckeligen Hostel. Man war super freundlich und Abends waqr immer was los, mit Musik und Grill.