Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge
Hostel

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Average rating by guests Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge: 6.9/10
Reviews 26
Free Wi-Fi

Availability

Online Reservation:

Available Rooms

Double Room

Max. guests: 2
Room Size 20 m²

Kitchenette Private bathroom Balcony Lake view Garden view Mountain view Landmark view Patio Barbecue Terrace Coffee machine

Guests will find a stovetop, kitchenware, an oven and a toaster in the well-equipped kitchenette. The double room also offers a barbecue. The double room provides a washing machine, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Beds: 1 double bed (131-150 cm wide).

Room Facilities: Tile/marble floor, Toilet paper, Dining table, Desk, Mountain view, Landmark view, Electric kettle, Terrace, Cleaning products, Socket near the bed, Board games/puzzles, Fan, iPod dock, Safety deposit box, Stovetop, Heating, Kitchenette, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Private entrance, Seating Area, Lake view, Barbecue, Dining area, Outdoor dining area, Private bathroom, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Garden view, Patio, Washing machine, View, Toilet, Shower, Clothes rack, Toaster, Entire unit located on ground floor, Laptop safe, Linen, Balcony, Towels, Oven, Outdoor furniture.

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Twin Room

Max. guests: 2
Room Size 25 m²

Balcony Lake view Garden view Mountain view Landmark view Patio Barbecue Terrace Coffee machine

The twin room features a washing machine, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Beds: 2 single beds (90-130 cm wide).

Room Facilities: Laptop safe, Shared bathroom, Entire unit located on ground floor, Outdoor furniture, Oven, Linen, Towels, Balcony, Washing machine, View, Garden view, Patio, Coffee machine, Kitchenware, Toaster, Clothes rack, Shower, Toilet, Heating, Stovetop, iPod dock, Safety deposit box, Dining area, Outdoor dining area, Barbecue, Lake view, Private entrance, Seating Area, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Terrace, Desk, Mountain view, Landmark view, Tile/marble floor, Toilet paper, Dining table, Fan, Board games/puzzles, Socket near the bed.

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Quadruple Room

Max. guests: 4
Room Size 35 m²

Balcony Lake view Garden view Mountain view Landmark view Patio Private bathroom Barbecue Terrace Coffee machine

The quadruple room features a washing machine, a private entrance, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.

WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Beds: 2 single beds (90-130 cm wide), 1 double bed (131-150 cm wide).

Room Facilities: Entire unit located on ground floor, Laptop safe, Balcony, Towels, Linen, Oven, Outdoor furniture, Kitchenware, Coffee machine, Garden view, Patio, View, Washing machine, Toilet, Shower, Clothes rack, Toaster, iPod dock, Safety deposit box, Stovetop, Heating, Towels/sheets (extra fee), Seating Area, Private entrance, Lake view, Private bathroom, Barbecue, Outdoor dining area, Dining area, Toilet paper, Dining table, Tile/marble floor, Landmark view, Mountain view, Desk, Electric kettle, Terrace, Cleaning products, Socket near the bed, Board games/puzzles, Fan.

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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.

Address: R74, Northern Drakensberg, 3350 Ethels Drive, South Africa

Number of rooms: 36

Reviews of Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge 5*

Jimmy M.

09/27/2020

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9/10

Great people, amazing staff!

Elmay B.

09/27/2020

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5/10

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.

Kgomotso S.

09/08/2020

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7/10

Nice chilled vibe and friendly staff.

Facilities

  • Laptop safe
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Garden
  • Laundry
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • BBQ facilities
  • Private entrance
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Sun Deck
  • Picnic area
  • Vending machine
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Tour assistance
  • Family room
  • Packed lunches
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Smoking areas
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shuttle service
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Room service
  • Fan
  • Balcony
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Airport transportation
  • Lockers
  • Business center
  • Patio
  • Invoice provided
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Internet

  • WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge

Room Amenities

  • Common kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Washing machine
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
  • Towels/sheets
  • iPod dock
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Indoor play area
  • Baby safety gates

Swimming Pool

  • Outdoor pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Spa Facilities
  • Light therapy
  • Body scrub
  • Body Treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa and wellness centre

Languages Spoken

  • Zulu
  • Xhosa
  • English
  • Afrikaans

Policies of Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge

  • Check-In:

    From 14:00 to 00:00

  • Check-Out:

    From 10:30 to 11:00  

  • Accepted Credit Card Payments:

    Maestro, Mastercard, Visa

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

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