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Nothando Backpackers Lodge

5 Wilder Street, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
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4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
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Daweses
Reading, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

We stayed for two nights in an ensuite room and it was like staying in a hotel! definitely better quality than any other backpackers we've ever stayed in. The facilities were excellent and the staff were lovely and friendly. There is an excellent bar on site which is very cheap and well stocked. The barman is very friendly and extremely... More

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mike_williams_78
Warrington, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2011

We had a 2 night stay in the ensuite room. The room quality for a hostel was excellent (a lot nicer than some hotels we stayed in) and excellent value for money. The staff were really friendly with good facilities/bar. More

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Nickmoad
Newcastle, Australia
Contributor
16 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2011

One of the best equipped and run backpackers I have stayed at... Crisp, clean sheets and well maintained buildings. The kitchen was setup perfectly and the bar was good. The only negative about our stay was there weren't many staying at the time but the night before was busy! More

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deknop
B 3210 Linden
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2011

A very lovely place to stay. Warm welcome when I arrived. Good service all over the day starting with a extended and healthy breakfast. Possibility to order for a nice meal during the evening or to prepare your own food in a well equiped kitchen.The possibility to share the kitchen, the bar and the garden with other people from all... More

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Debi044
Portland, Oregon
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2011

Great location within walking distance of good restaurants. They serve hearty breakfasts; good value for money. Their notebook of fun activities to do while in Plett was very helpful, and they gave good advice on scenic routes to take to CapeTown. The owner was very warm and personable -- she reminded me of my aunt. More

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HellsBellsCT, Owner at Nothando Backpackers Lodge, responded to this review
22 February 2011

Dear debi044, Thank you so much for your kind words. Here at Nothando, the Team and I are thrilled you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope you do come to visit us again very soon! Tom, Nothando's Bartender, has a beaming smile on his face and wishes to thank you for his special mention. Enjoy the rest of... More

ann56003
Houston, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2011

We stayed in Nothando in September 2010. Great hostel, wonderful staff and the rooms are clean and safe. Centrally located in Plettenberg Bay. Can recommend this hostel to anyone at anytime.. More

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cjb58
London
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3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2011

We stayed for two nights on 9 and. 10 feb 2011 - the hostel itself was fine although with some quirks - tight parking, expensive (48rand pp) breakfast, no wifi or free internet, and no personal alcohol allowed as they have a bar (60 rand a cocktail!) that only the owners seemed to use as their personal bar and tv... More

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HellsBellsCT, Owner at Nothando Backpackers Lodge, responded to this review
13 February 2011

Dear cjb 58 Let me state quite plainly that we are taking this most unfortunate incident as seriously as possible. As you know this case was reported to the South African Police and we leave it in their hands to investigate. It is not appropriate to discuss the details of the investigation here on a public forum. We feel absolutely... More

peterlybeer
Brussels, Belgium
Contributor
15 reviews
10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2010
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We traveled beginning of November 2010. This place is good, with rgds to its loacation (you don't have a great view on the bay). But the place is fantastic with regard to price and heaven with regard to breafkast. Pancakes, omelets, everything you need. More

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sicili14
germany
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2010
1
person found this review helpful

really recomendable for all travellers. very friendly staff, good food a clean kitchen and very nice rooms they organise tours for you if you want and you can book breakfast or dinner.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! More

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Fabster1310
Hamburg, Germany
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Nothando is a lovely backpacker hostle with different types of rooms - dorms, doubles, en suites etc. for adequate rates. The owner and the staff always gently take care about your wishes and help you by arranging your trip activities. The backpacker is really really clean and has a nice little bar area (pool billiard, bar, kitchen for self cooking... More

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