we spent a full week at bomvu, and can relate to most of the comments below, good and bad. Bomvu is a charming place with a lot of history. It's been around for many years and has been good to travelers. Unfortunately it seems that there is some turmoil at the moment as much of the staff haven't been there... More

Really enjoyed my stay here. The rooms are simple, but clean. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Coffee bay is very relaxed environment, but you'll never find yourself bored. The house band is a lot of fun. The only downside is that the bar plays really awful techno music until 2 or 3AM which you can hear from the... More

In summary: Filthy rooms Bedding does not get changed Unqualified staff on all levels Cockroaches in kitchen and rooms Terrible food - pizza, breakfast etc. Stray dogs live on premesis Not a relaxing holiday spot - music does not stop until 4am EVERY day Party every night - stay away if you want to have quiet evenings Local drinking spot... More

We did not stay at this backpackers, but they made our experience of Coffee Bay a lot more unpleasant. Drumming and loud music until 3am- every evening. We are pretty relaxed and drumming at Coffee bay is brilliant, but when the music is so loud (and it sounds like it's coming from a huge sound system) that it sounds like... More

My husband and I spent a wonderful 23 days at Bomvuparadise backpackers. What a place, what wonderful staff and what wonderful locals at Coffee Bay. We arrived meeting happy animals, smiling people and beautiful nature. The garden has little paths and open spares for camping, There are small houses with rooms, double and en suites, and of course dormetories and... More

Bomvu is the best backpackers in coffee bay. The staff are very nice, the site is beautiful with a very short walk to the beach. Even the dogs are friendly. There's so much to do with constant activity and an awesome little restaurant. Definitely one of the best holiday venues I've been to

I did my homework and was looking for a friendly village vibe as apposed to a backpacker hostel to stay for 3 weeks while exploring. i looked at all options and without a doubt bomvu is the place to stay. the key is to go organised and buy everything you need in the city before you go, there are no... More

If you looking for a magical place to get away and breathe in the natural atmosphere of the green hills of transkei.. BOMVU BACKPACKERS is definitely the place you want to be!!! Iv done my fair share of travelling the world and theres no place like BOMVU in Coffee Bay, Transkei. I always miss this place with all my heart.... More

I just recently returned from my second trip to Bomvu Back Packers and very nearly didnt leave. I love bomvu and coffee bay and I would recommend it to almost anyone. It is not a 5 star resort as many of the vaalies complaining must have expected, its a backpackers with an amazing vibe where you are free to relax... More