My fiancee and I were looking for a place to crash for a little bit before our flight back home. When we arrived at Purple Palms another group arrived earlier than planned and there were no more rooms left for us. Arnold still made sure that we had access to hot showers and helped arrange for some dinner to be... More

I booked that place for my family coming down frim France (group of 17). Everything was in order in term of the booking amd i made the full payment! When they arrived at the place the booking was cancelled for the reason than no group were allowed any more! I never got any email from them nether than any refund!... More

Purple Palms was worth every dollar! Whether it was for the safe location or the extremely kind and outgoing staff, Purple Palms is the ideal lodging option for anyone in Johannesburg. Within walking distance of several stores and close to major roads to find a quick way to Johannesburg center, Purple Palms was convenient. The small things such as high... More

...and I hope I get another chance to return here! Since writing my first review, I've now stayed in backpackers all over southern Africa (not just SA), and Purple Palms still stands out as one of the two or three best. The staff were old friends by now, and I do hope to see them again. My only complaint, and... More

I am an Aussie who has been riding a motorbike from Chile to Alaska to Europe and down to South Africa taking me through 43 countries and over 3 years so far. I have stayed in and seen many hostels on my trip and this place here is a 10 out of 10. This hostel is what hosteling are all... More

We stayed at Purple Palms 4 nights in April and returned in June for 3 nights. We felt very comfortable. Staff Sancho and Arnold are great guys. Very helpful. The rooms are clean, there is good internet, good kitchen, laundry service and a big Checkers supermarket on a 15 minutes walking distance. It's better to have a car if you... More

Purple Palms cost us quite a bit in taxi fares, and when the driver did not know were he was going, it made the cost higher. The rooms were basic, but very clean. The pool is the size of a bathtub and very cold, but it is nice to have a pool table available all the time at no extra... More

My room was very comfortable and nicely decorated, there was space for 4 people, but I was the only one there, I think custom has slowed since the world cup finished. Easy internet access (a PC and wireless available I think). Good amenities for cooking your own food, there's a little supermarket down the road. Good to get there before... More

The staff are friendly and very helpfull. The lounge is very clean and cozy. From all the backbacker I stayed the Purple Palm is excellent and you get what your money worht. I recommended the Purple Palm for friends and other people. Staying the fist night or two, three Purple Palm will help in find out your way in discovering... More