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Nothando Backpackers Lodge

5 Wilder Street, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
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4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
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Saffron Walden, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Having spent six weeks driving all the way from cape town up to swaziland and staying in many backpackers hostel's along the way, i can say that this was the best hands down. It is clean and decent oasis along the way. The owners were very friendly and warm people. More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

have visited nothandos on several occasions over the last ten years and it continues to be the best place to stay in plettenberg bay.beds always comfortable, lovely linen, very 'female friendly' bathrooms/en suites, nice breakfast spread and nice little bar and silly canine companions.what more do you need?for the person who wrote the previous uncomplmentary review, you are a total... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

This hostel disappointed us somewhat. We stayed there during a stormy night and our room was cold. I stayed there with my friend in a twin room, and when we asked for extra blankets we were given one TO SHARE as we were told this was all they had. The heating wouldn't work in the room, and the bedside lights... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

Overall a great place too stay. Clean & comfortable and lots of communal space - shame a lot of it was not accessible after 10.30pm. Great to have safe parking. Enjoyed the cocktails! More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

We stayed for two nights in an ensuite room and it was like staying in a hotel! definitely better quality than any other backpackers we've ever stayed in. The facilities were excellent and the staff were lovely and friendly. There is an excellent bar on site which is very cheap and well stocked. The barman is very friendly and extremely... More

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Warrington, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2011

We had a 2 night stay in the ensuite room. The room quality for a hostel was excellent (a lot nicer than some hotels we stayed in) and excellent value for money. The staff were really friendly with good facilities/bar. More

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Newcastle, Australia
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2011

One of the best equipped and run backpackers I have stayed at... Crisp, clean sheets and well maintained buildings. The kitchen was setup perfectly and the bar was good. The only negative about our stay was there weren't many staying at the time but the night before was busy! More

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B 3210 Linden
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2011

A very lovely place to stay. Warm welcome when I arrived. Good service all over the day starting with a extended and healthy breakfast. Possibility to order for a nice meal during the evening or to prepare your own food in a well equiped kitchen.The possibility to share the kitchen, the bar and the garden with other people from all... More

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Portland, Oregon
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2011

Great location within walking distance of good restaurants. They serve hearty breakfasts; good value for money. Their notebook of fun activities to do while in Plett was very helpful, and they gave good advice on scenic routes to take to CapeTown. The owner was very warm and personable -- she reminded me of my aunt. More

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HellsBellsCT, Owner at Nothando Backpackers Lodge, responded to this review
22 February 2011

Dear debi044, Thank you so much for your kind words. Here at Nothando, the Team and I are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope you do come to visit us again very soon! Tom, Nothando's Bartender, has a beaming smile on his face and wishes to thank you for his special mention. Enjoy the rest of... More

Houston, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2011

We stayed in Nothando in September 2010. Great hostel, wonderful staff and the rooms are clean and safe. Centrally located in Plettenberg Bay. Can recommend this hostel to anyone at anytime.. More

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5 Wilder Street, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Price range (per night):* S$42

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