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Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge Hostel
The individually decorated rooms at Amphitheatre Backpackers are fitted with a fan, tea-and-coffee making facilities, linen and towels. Some of the rooms have access to a communal bathroom. Some rooms are located in converted grain silos, using solar energy to heat the water
Located in Ethels Drive, Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge offers panoramic views over the Northern Drakensberg. The quirky hostel has a rock pool, hot tub and a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available.
The hostel has a pool table, a gift shop, a sauna, and a communal TV lounge. Table tennis, hiking and cycling are just some of the activities you can enjoy at this property and in the surrounding area.
Meals including vegetarian options are available at the restaurant and cooked up using mostly ingredients grown in their organic vegetable garden. Live music and entertainment is offered on a regular basis and there are also barbecue facilities. Drinks and cocktails can be enjoyed at the bar.
Harrismith is a 10-minute drive away and Durban is 256 km from Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge.
Laundry services are available and staff can assist you with the organisation of tours, shuttles and guided hikes.
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Address: R74, Northern Drakensberg, 3350 Ethels Drive, South Africa
Number of rooms: 36
Reviews of Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge 5*
This backpackers has the potential to be an amazing get away, with it’s unique interior, it’s lovely views and cool facilities like the jacuzzi and sauna. However, we experienced the worst of the backpackers, and saw the true colours of management and staff during our stay. First, and most disturbingly, COVID-19 non-compliance is at it’s peak here. Although there are sign in’s, temperature readings and signs warning “No mask no entry”, all of these were completely ignored by staff, senior management and not enforced at all. On the first day we arrived, the communal areas were PACKED with people, not a mask in sight. Children were splashing around in the jacuzzi, taking up water in their mouths and spraying and spewing it out like a fountain — the place was a cesspool. Then, the service is probably the worst I have ever encountered. You’d have to check on, and re-check on the food that you ordered, because not only is it pretty much guaranteed to take about twice as long as you were told it would, there’s also probably something they forgot. On top of that, the food (in this case toasted sandwiches) we received was very disappointing, so oily and falling apart to the point where it was inedible. Beyond the food service, the customer service is also lacking. In our case, we ended up waiting over 3 hours for our mattress to be blown up because it was forgotten about.
Nice chilled vibe and friendly staff.
Facilities
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Laptop safe
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Fax/photocopying
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Heating
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Car rental
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Meeting/banquet facilities
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Entire unit located on ground floor
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Garden
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Laundry
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Private check-in/check-out
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BBQ facilities
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Private entrance
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Outdoor furniture
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Outdoor fireplace
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Express check-in/check-out
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Non-smoking throughout
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Sun Deck
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Picnic area
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Vending machine
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Terrace
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24-hour front desk
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Outdoor dining area
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Tour assistance
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Family room
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Packed lunches
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ATM/cash machine on site
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Smoking areas
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Luggage storage
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Pet bowls
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Daily housekeeping
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Non-smoking rooms
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Shuttle service
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Grocery deliveries
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Tile/marble floor
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Room service
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Fan
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Balcony
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Chapel/shrine
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Airport transportation
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Lockers
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Business center
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Patio
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Invoice provided
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Shared lounge/TV area
Internet
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WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge
Room Amenities
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Common kitchen
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Kitchenware
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Electric kettle
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Toilet paper
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Towels
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Shower
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Toilet
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Linen
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Dining table
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Cleaning products
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Toaster
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Stovetop
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Oven
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Washing machine
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Socket near the bed
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Clothes rack
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Dining area
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Seating Area
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Desk
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Towels/sheets
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iPod dock
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Landmark view
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Mountain view
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Garden view
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Lake view
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View
Food & Drink
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Restaurant
Activities
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Board games/puzzles
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Babysitting/child services
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Kids' outdoor play equipment
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Indoor play area
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Baby safety gates
Swimming Pool
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Outdoor pool
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Open all year
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All ages welcome
Wellness
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Full body massage
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Hand massage
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Head massage
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Couples massage
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Foot massage
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Neck massage
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Back massage
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Foot bath
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Spa lounge/relaxation area
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Spa Facilities
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Light therapy
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Body scrub
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Body Treatments
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Pedicure
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Manicure
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Waxing services
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Facial treatments
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Beauty Services
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Public Bath
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Open-air bath
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Hot tub/jacuzzi
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Massage
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Sauna
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Fitness
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Spa/wellness packages
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Spa and wellness centre
Languages Spoken
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Zulu
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Xhosa
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English
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Afrikaans
Policies of Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge
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Check-In:
From 14:00 to 00:00
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Check-Out:
From 10:30 to 11:00
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Accepted Credit Card Payments:
Maestro, Mastercard, Visa
There is no age requirement for check-in
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Nearby Attractions
Kaalvoet Vrou Statue 10 km.
Royal Natal National Park 19 km.
Drakensberg Amphitheatre 27 km.
Sterkfontein Dam 27 km.
Spioenkop Dam 34 km.
Spioenkop Nature Reserve 35 km.
Spioenkop Battlefield 35 km.
Winterton Museum 42 km.
Harrismith Golf Course 42 km.
Basotho Cultural Village 44 km.
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