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Riverfront Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel on riverfront Gqeberha location

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Fridge, microwave, dishwasher, highchair
Terrace/patio
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Double Room, Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Single Room, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Shower, towels, soap, toilet paper

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

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Map
18 Carden St, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6201
  • Popular LocationNelson Mandela Bay Stadium16 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreenacres Shopping Centre18 min drive
  • Popular LocationKing's Beach19 min drive
  • AirportPort Elizabeth (PLZ)20 min drive

Room options

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Single Beds) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Single Beds)

  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

On river.You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Saronsberg and 12 miles (20 km) of Coega Conference Centre. Volkswagen Factory and Museum and Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium - 16 min drive
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 16 min drive
  • Grey High School - 17 min drive
  • Greenacres Shopping Centre - 18 min drive
  • King's Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 9 min drive
  • KFC - 13 min drive
  • Steers - 13 min drive
  • Steers - 12 min drive
  • McDonald's - 12 min drive

About this property

Riverfront Backpackers

Hostel on riverfront Gqeberha location
As a guest of Riverfront Backpackers, you'll find a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a communal living room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Riverfront Backpackers also features a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area.

This Gqeberha hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Library
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Riverfront Backpackers offers 6 accommodations with fans. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Highchair
  • Musical instrument

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 60 to 90 for adults and ZAR 25 to 60 for children
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per day.

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 continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 60–90 for adults, and ZAR 25–60 for children
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per day

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 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Riverfront Backpackers Gqeberha
Riverfront Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Riverfront Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riverfront Backpackers to the airport?

Riverfront Backpackers is 13.8 mi (21-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riverfront Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Riverfront Backpackers.

How close is Riverfront Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 13 mi (19-min drive) from King's Beach and 13.2 mi (19-min drive) from Humewood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Riverfront Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Riverfront Backpackers, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of between ZAR 60 and 90 for adults, ZAR 25 and 60 for children.

Is there a casino at Riverfront Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World (21-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Riverfront Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Riverfront Backpackers have a pool?

Riverfront Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Riverfront Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Riverfront Backpackers to downtown Gqeberha?

Riverfront Backpackers is 8.8 mi away from Gqeberha.

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