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Tucked away in the heart of the Garden Route, we warmly welcome you to relax & enjoy Jembjo's of Knysna. Our boutique backpackers/lodge, is a little bit of luxury that is kind on your pocket & we take pride in making sure you feel at 'home'. We have a range of accommodation to suit every budget, from standard rooms to de-luxe en-suite rooms. We are perfectly located in the heart of lower-central Knysna & are just a 2 minute walk away from both the 'Waterfront' & town. - Knysna is South Africa's best kept secret - so come check it out... Book directly with us - 3 nights or more for 10% discount.
Guys thank you for a lovely stay. We will def call again on our next Garden Route travel. You were such amazing hosts!! Place is lovely and very neat, beds are everything. All amenities very nearby. Great great time
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Very central and friendly/ helpfull staff! However the room was very outdated, and could use an upgrade. It’s not very cozy. You get what you pay for. The included breakfast should not be called breakfast, it’s truly bad. It’s fine to serve simple breakfast, but then do it well. The utilities in the kitchen which you can use is not clean, it’s visitors own responsibility to clean up after themselves, but the drawers are sticky and could use a proper cleanse.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Nice place. Dorms are very good but not 4 +4, more 8/2 (Need to cross à dorm separated by a curtain to join the bathroom). We had stayed 15!hours without water, not there fault but without the boss the personnel didn’t took any initiative. Anyway, nice people, clean cute and safe place, well located (with a car use).
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Really nice owner. Always there to help. Very convenient location for island and waterfront. Nice and relaxing and quiet with 10pm quiet rule in courtyard. Very clean room as well with good shower and towels.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I did not expect this... The owner goes out of his way to make guests feel comfortable... I felt a bit bad for him..he really goes all out The place is clean, feels safe. sleeping arrangements do not make you feel like its a backpacker... no one is ever in another's way... The toilets and showers and toilets are clean and they cater for everyone adequately... The main difference between this Jembjos backpacker and the others is that this one feels like home... The setup makes you feel like home... you will even forget that you are on holiday... Wonderful... You can take a whole family with you and they will love it. Location is excellent... you can walk to the main shopping centre where all the supermarkets are and you can also walk to the knysna waterfront where all the restaurants are. I also enjoyed the breakfast ...as modest as it is. you will enjoy it because of its modesty.. something different from the traditional ones. It does not hurt that the owner loves English Football as well ..lol.. Safe locked parking adequate for 5 cars... first come first served …
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Trip type: Travelled solo
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Excellent overnight stay. Walking distance from the waterfront. Bed and bedding and towels are fresh and clean. Even a mosquito repellent and a fan in the room. Free wi-fi. Personnel are the best hosts ever!
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room was pretty small what would not be a problem. However, it was also dirty (we found some hairs on the bad, in the shower was mould, toilet brush broken). It was very noisy outside on the common area where our room was facing to. Location was very central.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I received a warm welcome from Karl in his spacious Reception. Rooms and facilties spotless and worth every cent spent. Within close proximity of shops to grab the last minute items you forgot. I will definitely be back when visiting Knysna for business...or pleasure, who knows!
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Date of stay: November 2019
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the Jembjos Backpackers is located very well so that you can easily walk around and explore Knysna. The backpackers is beautiful and the included breakfast is very good to start the day. Any time again.
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Good place, everything was cleaned. Rooms are prepared for hot and cold weather. Near the coast. The people at the reception we're super friendly, and has many information and recomendation of places. breakfast was ok,but basic.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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