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Buccaneers Backpackers

2.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this beach Great Kei hostel

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Sea View En-Suites (1) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, rollaway beds, bed sheets
Sea view Cabin (9) | Balcony
Budget Sea view En-suite (3) | Terrace/patio
Budget Sea view En-suite (3) | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Chintsa West, Great Kei, Eastern Cape, 5275
  • Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Emerald Vale Brewery
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • East London (ELS)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Chintsa

Close to the beach.You'll find Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club and Cintsa Beach within 3 miles (5 km) of this hostel. Also, Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve is within 3 miles (5 km) and Emerald Vale Brewery is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Cintsa Beach - 9 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Emerald Vale Brewery - 16 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Nahoon Beach - 41 min drive - 23.2 miles

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The C Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Lagosta Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Skebenga bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Milk Shed - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Areena Quays Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Buccaneers Backpackers

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this beach Great Kei hostel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a nightclub, and spa services are also featured at Buccaneers Backpackers. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Great Kei hostel.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Buccaneers Backpackers offers 85 accommodations with safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include showers. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Italian, Xhosa

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 65 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

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 available.
  • Cribs (infant 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 continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 65.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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.

Property is also known as

Buccaneers Backpackers Hostel Chintsa
Buccaneers Backpackers Chintsa
Buccaneers Lodge & Backpackers Hotel Cintsa
Buccaneers Backpackers Hostel Great Kei
Buccaneers Backpackers Great Kei
Buccaneers Backpackers Great
Buccaneers Backpackers Great Kei
Buccaneers Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Buccaneers Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Great Kei

Frequently asked questions

How close is Buccaneers Backpackers to the airport?

Buccaneers Backpackers is 29.3 mi (51-min drive) away from the East London (ELS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Buccaneers Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Buccaneers Backpackers offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 350 per person, one way.

How close is Buccaneers Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 2 mi (14-min drive) from Cintsa Beach and 6.9 mi (19-min drive) from Yellow Sands. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Buccaneers Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Buccaneers Backpackers, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 65.00 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Buccaneers Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Buccaneers Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Buccaneers Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Buccaneers Backpackers have a pool?

Buccaneers Backpackers features an outdoor pool.

Does Buccaneers Backpackers have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Buccaneers Backpackers have a spa?

This hostel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Buccaneers Backpackers to downtown Great Kei?

Buccaneers Backpackers is 0.9 mi away from Chintsa.

Buccaneers Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

YVONNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unit was quite run down. Location in nice dune forest. Have to wade through estuary to get to beach though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David, Johannesburg, South Africa

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

Good value for money with the best view

Awesome view. Incredible place to stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great stop along east Cape

Had a good one night stay, beautiful location and great food. Accomodation itself is spartan, no fans or aircon so can get a bit hot in the rooms by day.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Wonderful stay for a couple!!

We stayed in one of the premium rooms with an incredible view over the lagoon and absolutely loved our stay. Got a wonderful massage, our laundry done, great food and drinks. We explored the beaches. Highly recommended for all. You need not rough it here - it was a premium feeling, great beds and service.

10/10 Excellent

DOLLY, Pretoria

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

A place to relax

It was a wonderful experience

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschön gelegenes Hostel mit komfortablen und sauberen Zimmern. Das Essen ist super lecker und vielfältig. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Strand ist einfach idyllisch. Empfehlenswert ohne Einschränkung :) Immer wieder gerne!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

lionel

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

Un vrai paradis !!!

Un petit paradis au clame avec tout sur place pour faire sa cuisine, boire un verre, profitez de la vue sur la mer. Cours de surf tous les jours, bar pour les plus fetards, propreté irréprochable, équipement pour faire sa cuisine complet (des repas sont aussi proposés) Je le recommande les yeux fermés
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

Härligt ställe!

Härlig natur och ett mysigt boende där vi vaknade upp med havsutsikt. Fin frukost, bra utbud av aktiviteter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Wolfi, Hamburg

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

Oje

Diese Anlage profitiert einzig von ihrer hervorragenden Lage. Alles ist alt, marode und schmutzig.

10/10 Excellent

Roselia

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