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Afriski Backpackers

2.0 star property
Ski hostel with downhill skiing in Letseng

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Lake view
Fridge, microwave
Living area
Exterior
Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Oxbow - Mapholaneng Rd, Letseng, Butha-Buthe
  • Place, Tugela Falls
  • Place, Drakensburg Amphitheatre
  • Place, AfriSki
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom

Basic Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Letseng

Near the slopes.Stay at this Letseng hostel and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of AfriSki and 20 miles (32 km) of Letseng Diamond Mine. Liphofung Caves is 26.6 mi (42.8 km) away.
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What's nearby

  • AfriSki - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Letseng Diamond Mine - 38 min drive - 22.3 miles
  • Liphofung Caves - 48 min drive - 31.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Gondola Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sky Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Afriski Backpackers

Ski hostel with downhill skiing in Letseng
Have fun with onsite winter activities, including downhill skiing and snowboarding and in warmer months, enjoy mountain biking and rock climbing. Afriski Backpackers helps provide the perfect ski vacation with ski storage, skiing lessons, and ski equipment rentals. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hostel's bar.

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Letseng hostel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Afriski Backpackers offers 28 shared accommodations.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 65 to 145 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Downhill skiing
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snowboarding
  • Ziplining

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 (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

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  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:30 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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 Afriski Backpackers

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 65 to 145 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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Afriski Backpackers Letseng
Afriski Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Afriski Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Letseng

Frequently asked questions

How close is Afriski Backpackers to the airport?

Afriski Backpackers is 154.3 mi (273-min drive) away from the Maseru (MSU-Moshoeshoe I Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Afriski Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Afriski Backpackers.

Does Afriski Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Afriski Backpackers, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between ZAR 65 and 145 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Afriski Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Afriski Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 6:30 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Afriski Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Afriski Backpackers have a pool?

Afriski Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Afriski Backpackers have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Afriski Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Afriski Backpackers to downtown Letseng?

Afriski Backpackers is 6.4 mi away from Letseng.

Afriski Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Béatrice

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025