Hermanus Backpackers
26 Flower Street, Overstrand 7200 South Africa
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Hermanus Backpackers and Budget accommodation offers spacious chill areas, swimming pool, free WI-FI and free Breakfast to all guests. With a variety of room styles incl: Dorm rooms, twin rooms, triple rooms, double, double en-suites & en-suite family rooms, there is a room for every budget traveler.Room Rates start at R130 per person/per night with discounts for guests doing shark cage diving (enquire when booking)The Backpackers Budget accommodation is separate from the backpackers accommodation with it's own kitchen, garden, braai facilities and private bathrooms it offers excellent family and budget accommodation for the more discerning budget traveler.Hermanus Backpackers is a 5 minute walk into town and the famous cliff paths where Whales can be seen in season.
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Bowling offsite
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BBQ facilities
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor pool
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Squash offsite
Tennis court offsite
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Grade: 59 out of 100
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26 Flower Street, Overstrand 7200 South Africa
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Lovely warm welcome and perfect hospitality. Easy walk into Hermanus Town or beach. Comfortable, clean, quiet, helpful. Kitchen facilities very useful. Thank you Hermanus for sorting out a taxi to Cape Teon Airport, Joey got us safely therein plenty of time.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This is the place to stay. We booked a twin/double room for the weekend. When we arrived, we were upgraded at no extra cost. The room, bathroom, kitchen and the pool were all spotlessly clean and there was nothing shortcoming in our room. There is also secure parking. We even had our own barbecue outside the room. The staff was friendly and helpful. It is walking distance from the shops, restaurants and the old Harbour. Do yourself a favor and stay at Hermanus Backpackers. We had a lovely time there and everything was perfect. Our son and his family were also there, each in their own room with shared bathrooms and that was also perfect. Thank you!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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So, great budget stay. Price vs quality: 10 out of 10. Don’t expect a luxury hotel. Just perfect for a stay in Hermanus. Staff is really friendly. (Hailey 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾) hotel is About 10 min walk to center. Only minor; we had syntactic sheets, (makes you sweaty) we rather had cotton.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Nice tidal pool in 5 min walk. (Ask hailey @ reception)
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Trip47208920764 wrote a review Dec 2022
Worst place. False advertising on website. Reception is incredibly rude. Had an uncomfortable experience with staff and wanted a refund for our remaining nights. It was refused and were threatened to be kick out. Biased against young adults. They do not want to give our refund!! What can we do??
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Hayley Van Der Walt, Owner at Hermanus Backpackers
Responded 06 Dec 2022
Girls, the reason you had an uncomfortable experience with a staff member is because we had to repeatedly ask you to have some consideration for other guests. My advice for your future travels would be to get a private room, because dormitories are shared with other people who do not want to be constantly disturbed and awoken by drunk and noisy room mates.
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Awesome location not far from the tidal pool, great ammenities one couldn't expect in a backpackers. Catherine is a super host, extremely helpful, very welcoming and a genuinely nice person ! We really enjoyed staying here. Will surely be back !
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Date of stay: February 2022
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I'm staying in the dorm and I'm happy with my experience! Friendly management and friendly staff. Clean bathrooms, living areas and kitchen. I will continue supporting this business when visiting Hermanus.
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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I am a contractor working in Hermanus area from Durban, and this is my very first time staying in a backpackers..the staff is warm and friendly...and I would recommend Hermanus Backpackers to friends and family...its a home away from home... When you walk in from a hard days work..Jacqueline and James staff at Hermanus backpackers would greet you warmly and ask you how was your day...i find Hermanus Backpackers to be the place to stay...long term or short term...when you leave...you will leave with beautiful memories...Gary Short long term contractor at Hermanus backpackers
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Awesome place to stay,great and well mannered staff Very neat and organised "Feel like home" atmosphere Very pleasant staff Great location (walking distance from town) Very enjoyable (pool,bar and braai facilities)
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Date of stay: November 2020
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The Manager Jaqueline, was racist and disturbed our family by her racist and dehumanizing comments. We only stayed one night, Saturday 11th April 2021. On our arrival she described the lowering of international tourists and the increase in SA tourists as bad. She then started pointing to her skin, as if she was shading in her skin and stated that "those type" of South Africans were the worst- as they were extremely rude and rowdy. She went on for a while, pointing to her skin and dark top- to suggest by her manner that "those" dark skinned South Africans were terrible people. She was very deliberate in not using Racist words, so as not be be heard by people around us. We were highly disturbed by her comments and left her a letter stating that we would be reporting her racist behavior. We are wanting to report her racist attitude and behavior, so as to protect others, who want to support backpackers that are truly diverse and non-racial.…
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Room Tip: The family room had uncomfortable beds and located next to noisy shared room.
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Response from Hayley Van Der Walt, Owner at Hermanus Backpackers
Responded 15 Apr 2021
Thank you for bringing this to my attention, I have spoken to Jacqueline and we apologise for unintentionally offending you.
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Wonderful people, and a lovely cosy house. Room was upgraded to the family room for free as it was a quiet season. Bedroom was fresh and bright with an amazing mountain view and a chic bathroom. Also had a private little balcony to have tea on in the morning
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Hayley Van Der Walt, Owner at Hermanus Backpackers
Responded 10 Feb 2021
Hi Kate, thanks so much for the fab review, we're so happy you enjoyed the stay and the little upgrade :-) Always nice to give guests a little more than they anticipated. Hope to see you again soon! Kind regards, Hermanus Backpackers
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PRICE RANGE
US$31 - US$32 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaWestern CapeOverberg DistrictOverstrandHermanus
NUMBER OF ROOMS
12
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hermanus Backpackers
Which popular attractions are close to Hermanus Backpackers?
Nearby attractions include Hermanus Cliff Path (0.8 km), Cape Whale Coast (0.6 km), and Hoy's Koppie (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hermanus Backpackers?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Hermanus Backpackers?
Guests can enjoy barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hermanus Backpackers?
Conveniently located restaurants include Cafè 1904 Restaurant, Char'd Grill & Wine Bar, and Pear Tree.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hermanus Backpackers?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.