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Backpackers Paradise & Joyrides

148 Baron van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn 6625, South Africa
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Zurich, Switzerland
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40 reviews 40 reviews
20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We stayed at the Backpackers Paradise & Joyrides for one night. The room and bathroom were basic but clean (besides of a couple of aunts in the shower) but you can not avoid them. The room are pretty big. The staff is very nice they have a cool bar area and a big living room with a big couch and... More

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Marin County, California
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5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

We stayed one night in Oudtshoorn and that was plenty. The town has nothing going for it, aside from a break in the drive to/from Cape Town. On a Friday night in the middle of the tourist season (late December) there was almost nothing open in town after 5:00PM. I'd say pass on the town if you can. Backpackers' Paradise... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

The rooms were nice, the food was perfect although you pay R25 for a simple breakfast (R40 for warm) which is quit expensive as you look at what you get. Its a beautifull location and great fun with their own bar and nice people! Definitely going again!

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Den Bosch, The Netherlands
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19 hotel reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 December 2012

Nice backpackers with large and comfy (bunk) beds! Because the backpackers kind of is stretched out and has several living spaces, everybody seems to do his own thing in stead of catching up with following travelers in one common room. Overall: good place to stay but because of the high quality of the other backpackers, not the best.

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

This place is very central and easy to find with many restaurants in walking distance. The rooms, although simple, are clean and well looked after as well as the bathrooms. The staff are extremely helpful and the owners are very accommodating. Their small bar is a great hang out to meet new people from all over. Trips to the various... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

This backpacker place is on the main road, in town. We had a 6 person dorm, with comfy beds. The bathrooms are clean and plenty of hot water. The place is large and sprawling. The communal kitchen is in the main house and is clean and well stocked. There are plenty of places to relax and hang out. There is... More

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Palau, Italy
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

It's a goog place to stay and meet friends. I had a single room. It was clean with a small bathroom. I slept just one night and it was good, but probably it is not so confortable for more days.. Anyway, I think is a good place to come back!

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2012

We stayed in a double room with en suite for one night, although the room we ended up in actually had 4 beds - I thought this room might normally be used as a 4 bed dorm. This did mean we had a large amount of space for only 2 people. The decor was a bit tired, although the room... More

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

The room was OK although it was right on the road so pretty noisy and the twin beds weren’t as comfortable as any of the other places we stayed in South Africa. The ensuite, however, was very clean. There was an impersonal ‘factory’ feel about the place. There is a secure parking with an access code which is first-come first-served... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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108 reviews 108 reviews
44 hotel reviews
Reviews in 57 cities Reviews in 57 cities
65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2012

Based on some reviews that we saw here ("Best backpackers in south africa") we had some high expectations of this place. It was just okay and the negatives far outweighed the positives. We stayed in two family rooms over five nights. The kitchen is poorly equipped and they clearly have a problem with theft based on the number of signs... More

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Address: 148 Baron van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn 6625, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Oudtshoorn
Amenities:
Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #13 of 26 Speciality lodging in Oudtshoorn
Price range (per night): RM75 - 96
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