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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Single Beds)
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Hostel in Gqeberha

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property

Located in Gqeberha, Riverfront Backpackers is on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Saronsberg and Volkswagen Factory and Museum. This hostel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Coega Conference Centre and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

Make yourself at home in one of the 6 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include fans, housekeeping is provided on request, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.

Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a library, and microwave in a common area.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Riverfront Backpackers features a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a communal living room. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Gqeberha hostel also offers a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area.

Riverfront Backpackers is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Couples/private dining
  • Children's games
  • Free parking nearby
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Total number of rooms - 6
  • Television in common areas
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Smoke-free property

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa

Parking

Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Riverfront Backpackers offers 6 accommodations with fans. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shower only
  • Dishwasher
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Highchair
  • Fan
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Musical instruments

Where to Eat

Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

This property accepts credit cards and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Cash or credit card deposit required

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 60 to 90 for adults, and ZAR 25 to 60 for children
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Riverfront Backpackers Gqeberha
  • Riverfront Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Riverfront Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Gqeberha

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

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