On a previous visit to South Africa, 6 years ago, my boyfriend had stayed at the Stumble Inn and absolutely loved it. However, this time, we'd read a few recent negative reviews of Stumble Inn, so decided to stay at its more grown-up sister hostel, Banghoek Place instead. Banghoek is located in a quiet area close to the university campus.... More

We loved our stay at Banghoek. I see in past reviews some complained it wasn't a 5 star hotel and rooms were concrete and bare. Point is this isn't a 5 star hotel and isn't advertised as one. It is listed as a hostel and you pay a low rate for accommodation making it exceptional value for money, It is... More

Friendly and helpful staff with easy use of computer if needed. Rooms are clean with smallish bathroom but most importantly very large surround area. Easy access to the centre of town with basic breakfast served daily.

This is a simple place for you to sleep at with a modern design and very small bathrooms. Don't expect anything fancy here. Pretty basic and it feels clean although it's not spotless. Not a walking distance from anything exciting so you have to have a car or some other type of transportation. We rented a car and were able... More

We stayed in a double room in Bangoek Place, and chose the hostel as we were going on the Easy Rider wine tour (50 rand discount for guests staying here 2 nights). The room was very basic with concrete floors and minimal decor, but mainly clean with the exception of the shower area which looked a little bit mouldy. The... More

The rooms here felt like being in a concrete prison with only a moderate amount upper end furnishings. If you like cement floors and bathrooms that are small, and industrial in nature then this is for you. But if you want some comfort (and warmth) then this place is a cold box and I cannot recomend it. The staff is... More

Stayed at Banghoek place for two nights, felt very secure with private gated parking and all entrances on security code keypads so easy to get in and out. The hostel is a little way from the main town centre (around a 15 min walk from the main restaurants and bars) however is in the university area so felt safe with... More

We stayed here for only 1 night. The room was small and old, one of the beds was half-broken. But the linen was very clean. The common bathroom was OK. It's just an OK place to stay and I probably wouldn't go back there unless I had no other choice.

The place looks really nice from the outside and also the common rooms are quite big abduction comfy, but our double was quite old with mildwew on the walls and the blankets had some stains, and the bathroom was very small and yuk . Maybe the dorms are better! But the staff at the reception was really nice and helpful!