Seals Backpackers
2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel with golf course and spa services
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Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Breakfast available
- Bar
- Room service
- Spa
- Pool
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
Da Gama Road, Cape Saint Francis, Eastern Cape, 6313
- Seal Point LighthousePlace, Seal Point Lighthouse3 min drive
- St. Francis Bay BeachPlace, St. Francis Bay Beach9 min drive
- St. Francis LinksPlace, St. Francis Links12 min drive
Room options
About the area
Cape Saint Francis
A family-friendly stay in Cape Saint Francis awaits you at Seals Backpackers. You'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Seal Point Lighthouse and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Port St. Francis. Highlights at this hostel include a golf course, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and sports massages along with body scrubs, facials and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to horse riding/hire, bike hire and mountain biking. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Cape Saint Francis hostel include St. Francis Links and St. Francis Bay Golf Club.
What's nearby
- Seal Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Port St. Francis - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
- St. Francis Bay Beach - 9 min drive - 4.5 km
- St. Francis Bay Golf Club - 10 min drive - 5.8 km
- St. Francis Links - 12 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
- Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 100 min drive
Restaurants
- Quay Side Pub - 7 min drive
- ST Francis Brewing Company - 9 min drive
- Rambling Rose - 10 min drive
- Vin De Boeuf - 9 min drive
- Chokka Block - 7 min drive
About this property
Seals Backpackers
Family-friendly hostel with golf course and spa services
Seals Backpackers offers its guests a golf course and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.
Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Seals Backpackers. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cape Saint Francis hostel.
- 13 guestrooms or units
- Childcare (surcharge)
- Business facilities
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Storage area for luggage
- Front desk safe
- Tour and ticket information
- Wedding services available
- Corner/local shop
- Terrace
- Garden
- BBQ grill(s)
- Gift shop
- Newspapers in lobby (free)
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in lobby
- Smoking in designated areas
- Microwave in a common area
- Fridge in a common area
- Bar or lounge
- Coffee shop
- 1 conference room
- Dining venue
Seals Backpackers offers 13 accommodations with free toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials and body scrubs.
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includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7 AM to 6 PM on request
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 75 to 130 for adults and ZAR 50 to 65 for children
- A bar/lounge
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Bicycle rentals
- Golf course
- Hiking/biking trails
- Horseback riding/rentals
- Mountain biking
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
Conveniences
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Business services
- Business centre
- Computer station
- Meeting room
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Terrace
Spa
- Body scrubs
- Deep-tissue massages
- Facials
- Manicures/pedicures
- Spa treatment rooms
- Sports massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
- Designated smoking areas
- Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV
Food and drink
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Limited room service
More
- Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10 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 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
- No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 75.00 to 130 for adults and ZAR 50 to 65 for children
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 900 per person (one-way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 450 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.
We should mention
- Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
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Seals Backpackers Hostel
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Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at Seals Backpackers?
Yep, Seals Backpackers has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to Seals Backpackers?
The closest beach to Seals Backpackers is St. Francis Bay Beach (3.6 km).
Is there a spa on site at Seals Backpackers?
There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs and facials, as well as sports massages.
Does Seals Backpackers have a pool?
Seals Backpackers has an outdoor pool.
What makes Seals Backpackers a romantic place to stay?
A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Seals Backpackers.
Is Seals Backpackers family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, a playground and a corner/local shop, it's no surprise that Seals Backpackers is a hit with families.
Does Seals Backpackers serve breakfast?
You bet, full brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Seals Backpackers?
No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7 AM - 6 PM on request for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Seals Backpackers?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.
What time are check-in & check-out at Seals Backpackers?
Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are pets allowed at Seals Backpackers?
No, only service animals are allowed.