Blue Skies Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cradock Road R350, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140
  • St Andrew's College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Diocesan School for Girls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Cabin

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Room (7 Sleeper)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 5 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Room (6 Sleeper)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Room (4 Sleeper)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Luxury Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

About this property

Blue Skies Backpackers

Hostel in Makhanda with free parking
Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hostel has laundry facilities and a garden. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, barbecues, a picnic area and a TV in a common area are on-site. Bathrooms are shared and housekeeping is available on request.
Blue Skies Backpackers offers 5 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

During your stay at Blue Skies Backpackers, you'll be close to Amazwi South African Museum of Literature. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, multilingual staff and TV in a common area
  • Just a 4-minute drive from St Andrew's College and a few minutes from Diocesan School for Girls
Blue Skies Backpackers offers its guests barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Blue Skies Backpackers also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a television in common area. Self parking is free.

This Makhanda hostel is smoke free.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

Blue Skies Backpackers Makhanda
Blue Skies Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Blue Skies Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Makhanda

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