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Nothando Backpackers Lodge

5 Wilder Street, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
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Brussels, Belgium
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35 reviews 35 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Really nice hostel with excellent service. Rooms are clean and very correct. Best option. Exceed expectations as hostel. Rooms with ensuite are worth. Location is also good and has a parking area inside

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Bangalore
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

This place is definitely worth the penny spent. Good hotel type rooms, but outside of it, warmth of a hostel. They have a great collection of DVD's, books and a cozy room to enjoy them. The kitchen is well equipped and clean. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Location is quite near to the beach.

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Jeddah
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

I stayed in an ensuite room with my girl friend. I appreciated the place more the longer I stayed. For example, I think it is one of the few palces that provided electric sockets that permit just about any type of plug. There was a kerosene lamp which added a nice touch. Small little brown bags to stash stuff away.... More

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London
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I stayed here for 3 nights after travelling from Cape Town and having two nights in the Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve. This was a perfect place to stay in Plett as it is very central and you can easily walk to the restaurants on Main Road, plus a slightly longer walk down to the beach. Be warned - the walk... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2013 via mobile

Nothando backpackers exceeded our expectations. We were greeted with huge smiles and open arms from the moment we entered. We stayed in a double rooms which was clean and well decked out (it even had its own clothes line!). Would recommend and stay there again!

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2012

We really didn't have the feeling that we were staying in a backpackers. It felt more like a hotel with the level of service and attention to detail. There is something special for everyone at Nothando. The staff are very knowledgeable about the area and give great advise as to plan a day of fun. Sarah is very entertaining. It... More

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Paris, France
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2012

Good location, one block from the main street, walking distance or a short drive to the beach. Our room was right on the parking lot so could be noisy in the morning. The car parking was very secure with an access code and, although it was busy and they sometimes had to juggle things a bit, we always got a... More

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El Paso, Texas
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2012

I read the great reviews in the South African backpacker Coast to Coast and Rough Guide and decided to try it out - it exceeded my expectations! One of the cleanest, nicest hostels I can remember, complete with soaps and even hand creams. Nothando does a fantastic job of pleasing the customer and I hope to return someday.

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Den Helder, The Netherlands
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2012

In a history of nice back packers from Cape town to Johannesburg, nothando back packers was the best I stayed in. The prices were so reasonable, yet it was 5 star. The dorms were so nice and clean, the staff were so friendly, they provided so much information about all the activities to do in the area and are more... More

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Saffron Walden, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Having spent six weeks driving all the way from cape town up to swaziland and staying in many backpackers hostel's along the way, i can say that this was the best hands down. It is clean and decent oasis along the way. The owners were very friendly and warm people.

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Address: 5 Wilder Street, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Plettenberg Bay
Amenities:
Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #10 of 37 Speciality lodging in Plettenberg Bay
Price range (per night): RM69 - 118
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