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Blue Skies Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Makhanda with free parking

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Property entrance
Exterior
Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Cradock Road R350, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140
  • Place, Diocesan School for Girls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rhodes University
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Cabin

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (7 Sleeper)

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (6 Sleeper)

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (4 Sleeper)

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Bungalow

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Fridge
Portable fan
4 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Electric kettle
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Makhanda

At Blue Skies Backpackers you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Diocesan School for Girls and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Amazwi South African Museum of Literature. Highlights at this hostel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and multilingual staff. .With a stay at this Makhanda hostel, you'll be 3 km (1.8 mi) from St Andrew's College and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Rhodes University.
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What's nearby

  • Diocesan School for Girls - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Amazwi South African Museum of Literature - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • St Andrew's College - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Rhodes University - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Jacks Bagels - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Major Frasers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pothole & Donkey - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Highlander - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Blue Skies Backpackers

Hostel in Makhanda with free parking
Blue Skies Backpackers offers its guests barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Blue Skies Backpackers also features a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a television in common area. Self parking is free.

This Makhanda hostel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Blue Skies Backpackers offers 5 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 accepts cash.

Property is also known as

Blue Skies Backpackers Makhanda
Blue Skies Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Blue Skies Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Makhanda

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Skies Backpackers?

Blue Skies Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Blue Skies Backpackers?

Yep, Blue Skies Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Skies Backpackers?

The closest beach to Blue Skies Backpackers is Kenton on Sea Beach (47.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Skies Backpackers?

No, Blue Skies Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Skies Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Skies Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.