Swellendam Backpackers Lodge

Lichtenstein Street
Swellendam
South Africa

(028) 514-2648

Lichtenstein Street, Swellendam, South Africa

Reviews

  • JD

    Jonathan D
    14 SEP 2017

    Awful experience. From the abrupt and unfriendly owner to the poor quality of accommodation. A bad example of hospitality in a town crowded with better choices. No heating, not even a sliver of soap...

  • AR

    Alana R
    18 APR 2017

    I came here with my mom (she's 50 and I am 23) and it was the first stop of our road trip. Very disappointed about many things, the main one was the unwelcoming vibe (felt like we were just strangers...

  • BB

    Businessstaya
    1 MAR 2017

    What a miserable experience in all respects ! Made to feel very unwelcome . This is not a reflection of true Backpacker travel and tradition . Too many insulting signs all over on the do's and don'ts...

  • CC

    carlosfrancisco2001
    30 JAN 2017

    Comfortable, clean rooms. Lacks that welcoming backpacking atmosphere. Too many rules makes one feel like a child in someone else's home. Kitchen is available but one is not allowed to cook fatty...

  • MM

    Maya_SK
    4 JUN 2016

    Me and my boyfriend spent there 2 nights. Despite its name this place is not backpackers as commonly known in SA. It does not have dorms and the cheapest room for couple costs 480R/night. Room was...

  • UU

    UrsFisch
    25 APR 2016

    This was my first stay at a backpackers and I truly enjoyed it. The room was very clean, the beds were exceptionally comfortable and the facility was full of character. The owner was delightful and...

  • LL

    LizelDV
    25 APR 2016

    We needed a weekend away from the craziness of life and felt like footloose travellers arriving at the backpackers under the trees in the shadow of the glorious mountain. After a welcome cup of tea...

Classification

Swellendam, Overberg District, Western Cape, South Africa

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