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Buccaneers Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Deluxe Sea View En-Suites (1) | Terrace/patio
Aerial view
View from property
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Chintsa West, Great Kei, Eastern Cape, 5275
  • Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club
    9 min drive
  • Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
    10 min drive
  • Tea in the Trees
    5 min drive
  • East London (ELS)
    51 min drive

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About this property

Buccaneers Backpackers

Beach location and outdoor pool
Guests at this beach hostel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Limited housekeeping is available.
Buccaneers Backpackers offers 85 accommodations with a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include a shower. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
During your stay at Buccaneers Backpackers, you'll be close to Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • The restaurant, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 9 minutes by car from Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club and 10 minutes from Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.
On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Italian, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 11 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from 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

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 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
Buccaneers Backpackers offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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 traveller

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 traveller

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Vert unfriendly receptionist!
Receptionist ignorred us on arrival. we had bugs in our bed.

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