Forest Gate Backpackers

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

8.9

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Forest Gate Backpackers in Plettenberg Bay offers a sun terrace, garden, outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating areas. Dining and Leisure: The family-friendly restaurant serves British, American, Mexican, pizza, and barbecue grill cuisines. A coffee shop and games room provide additional entertainment. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a minimarket, shared kitchen, and outdoor play areas. Free on-site parking, a tour desk, and live music enhance the stay. Local Attractions: Located 15 km from Plettenberg Bay Airport, the hostel is near Goose Valley Golf Club (11 km) and Robberg Nature Reserve (16 km). Other attractions include Pezula Golf Club and Knysna Heads.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle (free)
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Handri
South Africa South Africa
“Delicious breakfast, great atmosphere in restaurant”
Erickson
South Africa South Africa
“Amazing eggs benny breakfast and literally the best cappuccino I’ve ever had included in the R400 solo room. The most beautiful location, convenient and lots of nature and attractions. I needed somewhere to work, very last minute and they exceeded...”
Lise
South Africa South Africa
“It was very convenient, everything you need is available”
Marthie
South Africa South Africa
“Crispy clean white linen and towels. Comfortable bed, breakfast included, value for money”
Saad
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“Nice room and resort also thanks staff specially my favorite (Poussi Poussi cat) .”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    American • British • Mexican • Pizza • Grill/BBQ • South African
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional

House rules

Forest Gate Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:30 and 06:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 950 is required on arrival. That's about US$55. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A damage deposit of ZAR 950 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.