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Backpacker Apartments

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#8 of 13 hostels in Plettenberg Bay
Location
3.9
Cleanliness
3.7
Service
4.0
Value
3.8
This Backpacker consists of 5 apartments and is 'backpacking' with a difference, situated right where you want to be! A 100m stroll takes you to the shops, restaurants and pubs of Plettenberg Bay's Main Street. Walking distance to Central Beach. Across from the taxi rank(closes 6pm weekdays, 3pm Saturdays and closed Sundays). For the 'private' traveller or those who want some 'me' time, our double apartments are just what you need. For those who do not mind sharing we have 2 dorm style apartments fitted with bunk beds. Each apartment has the following facilities: Own entrance Own kitchen, fully equipped for self-catering, own bathroom, satellite TV, free wi-fi, coffee/tea. Accommodation: Apartment 1: 2 bedrooms that each sleeps 4 guests in bunk beds, veranda Apartment 2: Double bed Apartment 3: Double bed, 2 bunk beds, veranda Apartment 4: Sleeps 8 in bunk beds Apartment 5: Double bed, 2 bunk beds Let us keep you busy with suggestions of what to do during your stay in Plett.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Canoeing offsite
Water park offsite
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Street parking
Wifi
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
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3.0 of 5 stars
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Siobhan H wrote a review Feb 2018
Port Elizabeth, South Africa6 contributions2 helpful votes
The apartment was perfect for our one night getaway to Plettenberg Bay. It had everything we needed & we had a great nights sleep. Will recommend it & we would stay again. Thank you to the efficiency of the staff.
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Date of stay: February 2018
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ntombikayiseg wrote a review Jan 2018
East London, South Africa1 contribution1 helpful vote
The establishment is in a perfect area,the staff(front office) is very kind and helpful.They do go an extra mile and all of them.The building is not clean,it"s old and needs renovation.The beds are still in a good condition,but the linen is very very old and just takes the level of the service to a zero. A guide in terms of cleaning the rooms would help for example,cleaner comes only once in 2or3 days. We stayed as a family for 3 days,nobody came to check even the bins since we arrived until we left.we did not know what to do with them.
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Date of stay: December 2017
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alfreda15 wrote a review Nov 2017
Port Elizabeth, South Africa1 contribution
lovely place the driver and assistant is very hapy with there stay there i would deffs recommend it to other company's and i would also stay there myself if on holiday thanx for always accomadating us
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Date of stay: November 2017
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helenjC7904RV wrote a review Jan 2017
Willowmore1 contribution
The star was helpful. A problem arise and they solve it without any hassles. The wine tour they booked for us was great. Something I will do again. The apartment was clean and was filled with everything. I will stay there again.
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Date of stay: January 2017
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Response from DaveSwart1, Owner at Backpacker Apartments
Responded Feb 23, 2017
Hello Helen Thank you for your comments and glad that your stay was enjoyable. Regards Dave Swart
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Maria J wrote a review Jan 2017
Western Cape, South Africa1 contribution
The Taxi rank close too is terrible.Loud noises from 5Hoo in the morning up to 22Hoo in the evenings.Outside parking on the streets unsaved.The pitza shop next too smelled all over the rooms.The rooms are dull and depressive.The balcony was untidy.The bathrooms was always wet without a mop or a matt.The chicken equipments are untidy.The fridge leak water and left the floor wet.No mop to dry.The kettle was not working.The receptionist was unfriendly didnt even greet or wished us welcome.The breakfast was not fresh.There is kokorotte in the kitchen drawers and cupboards.Paint the walls amd put a little bit colour.Change the bedding to something more colourfull because the rooms and bedding is dull and dead.Depressive.It was not worth my money.
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Date of stay: December 2016
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Response from DaveSwart1, Manager at Backpacker Apartments
Responded Feb 23, 2017
Hello From your comments it sounds like you had a miserable stay. Did you report any of the items that were faulty to our reception? You should have called me - my number is available on an A4 notice in each Apartment so that I can be contacted if things are not as they should be. Regarding the parking not being safe - did you have something stolen from your car? In 2 years we have not had any problems. There is a light on the parking area and cameras that view the parking in both the back and front of the building. Regarding the wet bathroom floor - we discovered that the float level in the toilet cistern was incorrectly set and water was flowing out at the handle when it overfilled. A considerate guest pointed it out to us and it was rectified immediately. The kettle was replaced when another guest advised us that it was not working. The walls are painted white - and recently done, the bedding is of neutral colour for practical purposes. With 26 beds in the 5 apartments in the building it is more practical to have similar colours as different apartments have different occupancies. Absolutely amazing how things change. 3 days before your review were received an 4/5 rating and five days later a 5/5 rating.
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720earlm wrote a review Jan 2017
Cape Town, South Africa2 contributions
The service at reception was friendly and helpful. The room was clean, spacious and neat. Every appliance in the apartment was in working order. Would definitely go back and recommend to friends and family.
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Date of stay: December 2016
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Responded Feb 23, 2017
Hello Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Look forward to welcoming you again. Regards Dave Swart
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432pattid wrote a review Dec 2016
Queenstown, South Africa1 contribution
Pleasant helpful staff. Appreciated the supply of coffee, tea etc which was provided. Privacy very good. Unfortunately a nousy area but it was still worth staying there as it is a very convenient location. We could safely walk to most places we needed to be.
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Response from DaveSwart1, Owner at Backpacker Apartments
Responded Feb 23, 2017
Hello Good to hear that you enjoyed your stay. It does tend to be a bit noisier closer to town over the holiday period. Being able to walk to most places is certainly a plus for us. Regards Dave Swart
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937lynleyb wrote a review Apr 2016
Port Elizabeth, South Africa1 contribution
HAD a lovely time aT YOUR establishment. The venue suited all my needs and expectations. security was very good and staff were very kind and helpful. 5 stars to Donae for her helpful and friendly attitude.
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Date of stay: March 2016
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Response from DaveSwart1, Owner at Backpacker Apartments
Responded Apr 13, 2016
Hello Thank you for your refreshing comments. Glad to hear that we met your requirements and that our staff were attentive. Hope that you enjoyed the Jazz Festival and that we will see you again next year. Regards Dave Swart
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821michielv wrote a review Apr 2016
Pretoria, South Africa1 contribution
Bathrooms and Kitchen area can be upgraded Cupboard doors are broken, showers don't drain and the water pressure is almost zero in the shower Entrance gate have a steel plate that protrudes and have sharp corners. Managed to get myself cut on these from walking past
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Response from DaveSwart1, Owner at Backpacker Apartments
Responded Apr 13, 2016
Hello Thank you for your comments. You have not specified which Apartment you stayed in. Each Apartment is checked after guests check out for damages, cleanliness etc. Did you advise staff of the broken cupboard and other concerns that you have so that the problems can be attended to? What was it about the bathroom and kitchen that you were not satisfied with? It is useful to us to get constructive feedback from guests so that we can improve where necessary and because we have not had any such comments previously we are not sure what the issues were. The water pressure is an intermittent problem when the municipality pressure is low. The landlord has had the pipes and valves on the property checked and they are all in order. We will address the corners on the plate and try to round them. This plate is necessary to assist in opening the gate and ensuring it is kept closed properly to enhance guest security. Thank you for all your comments. Regards Dave Swart The water pressure is sometimes an issue when the municipality water pressure is low. This is an intermittent problem and the landlord has checked the piping and valves in the building and all have been found to be in order.
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Nay2505 wrote a review Jan 2016
Cape Town Central, South Africa2 contributions1 helpful vote
Not at all what I expected and nothing was mentioned to me on the phone about the location etc. Being opposite a taxi rank and no secure parking should have been told to me when I called to make the booking.
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Response from DaveSwart1, Owner at Backpacker Apartments
Responded Feb 12, 2016
Hello Thank you for your comments. I am not sure what was misleading when you booked. Why is it necessary to mention the taxi rank? It is there for transport and is also convenient for guests who do in fact use taxi transport. I am not sure what your problem was with the taxi rank? This only operates in the daylight hours and is closed after 6pm Monday - Friday and 2pm on Saturdays. It does not operate on Sundays. Do you perhaps have a problem with the people that use the rank? Parking is right in front of the building under a spotlight and security cameras. Their is a security guard that patrols the parking during the night. In the 15 months we have been operating there has not been a single guest vehicle that has been broken into. You have not mentioned what the accommodation was like at all. Hopefully this and the service offered by the staff was to your satisfaction. Regards Dave Swart
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