Buccaneers Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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Buccaneers Backpackers offers a vibrant getaway with its on-site nightclub, poolside bar, and outdoor pool. Unwind with a massage or spa services, enjoy meals at the restaurant, and stay connected with WiFi in public areas; guests appreciate the convenient amenities like garden access and dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

About the area

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Chintsa West, Great Kei, Eastern Cape, 5275

What's nearby

  • Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cintsa Beach - 9 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Emerald Vale Brewery - 16 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 40 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Governors House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tea In The Trees - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cypress Dale - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Chintsa Bay Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Michaela's @ Crawford's - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Buccaneers Backpackers

Property highlights
You can look forward to a nightclub, a poolside bar and a terrace at Buccaneers Backpackers. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Meeting rooms, ATM/banking services and luggage storage
Room features
All 85 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities such as safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: ZAR 65 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately ZAR 65.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Buccaneers Backpackers Hostel Chintsa
Buccaneers Backpackers Chintsa
Buccaneers Lodge & Backpackers Hotel Cintsa
Buccaneers Backpackers Hostel Great Kei
Buccaneers Backpackers Great Kei
Buccaneers Backpackers Great
Buccaneers Backpackers Great Kei
Buccaneers Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Buccaneers Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Great Kei

Frequently asked questions

Does Buccaneers Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Buccaneers Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Buccaneers Backpackers?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Buccaneers Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Buccaneers Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Buccaneers Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 350 per person applies.

Where is Buccaneers Backpackers located?

Situated in Great Kei, this beach hostel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club, Cintsa Beach and Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve. Emerald Vale Brewery and Kwelera Island Local Nature Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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