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Buccaneers Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beach hostel with nightclub and spa services

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Outdoor pool
Garden
Budget Sea view En-suite (3) | Living area
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Sea View En-Suites (1) | View from room
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • BarBarBar
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

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Chintsa West, Great Kei, Eastern Cape, 5275
  • Popular LocationOlivewood Private Estate & Golf Club9 min drive
  • Popular LocationInkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCintsa Beach14 min drive

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About the area

Chintsa

At Buccaneers Backpackers you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Cintsa Beach. Highlights at this beach hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a nightclub. .The hostel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, spa services and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is available. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Great Kei hostel include Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve and Emerald Vale Brewery.
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What's nearby

  • Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve - 10 min drive
  • Emerald Vale Brewery - 14 min drive
  • Cintsa Beach - 14 min drive
  • Nahoon Beach - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lagosta Pub - 13 min drive
  • Areena Quays Restaurant - 15 min drive
  • Chintsation Farm Kitchen - 17 min drive
  • Country Bumpkin Restaurant - 16 min drive
  • Village Bistro - 16 min drive

About this property

Buccaneers Backpackers

Beach hostel with nightclub and spa services
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a nightclub, and spa services are also featured at Buccaneers Backpackers. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Great Kei hostel.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Buccaneers Backpackers offers 85 accommodations with a safe. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include a shower. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, French, German, Italian, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 65 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.
  • Cots (infant 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 continental breakfast: from approximately ZAR 65.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 350 per person (one way)
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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, debit cards and cash
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Buccaneers Backpackers Hostel Chintsa
Buccaneers Backpackers Chintsa
Buccaneers Lodge & Backpackers Hotel Cintsa
Buccaneers Backpackers Hostel Great Kei
Buccaneers Backpackers Great Kei
Buccaneers Backpackers Great
Buccaneers Backpackers Great Kei
Buccaneers Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Buccaneers Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Great Kei

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Buccaneers Backpackers?

Yep, Buccaneers Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Buccaneers Backpackers?

The closest beach to Buccaneers Backpackers is Bonza Bay Beach (20.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Buccaneers Backpackers?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Buccaneers Backpackers have a pool?

Buccaneers Backpackers has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Buccaneers Backpackers a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Buccaneers Backpackers.

Does Buccaneers Backpackers serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buccaneers Backpackers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Buccaneers Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Buccaneers Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Buccaneers Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Buccaneers Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

YVONNE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Unit was quite run down. Location in nice dune forest. Have to wade through estuary to get to beach though.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

David, Johannesburg, South Africa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for money with the best view
Awesome view. Incredible place to stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stop along east Cape
Had a good one night stay, beautiful location and great food. Accomodation itself is spartan, no fans or aircon so can get a bit hot in the rooms by day.

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay for a couple!!
We stayed in one of the premium rooms with an incredible view over the lagoon and absolutely loved our stay. Got a wonderful massage, our laundry done, great food and drinks. We explored the beaches. Highly recommended for all. You need not rough it here - it was a premium feeling, great beds and service.

10/10 Excellent

DOLLY, Pretoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A place to relax
It was a wonderful experience

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wunderschön gelegenes Hostel mit komfortablen und sauberen Zimmern. Das Essen ist super lecker und vielfältig. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Strand ist einfach idyllisch. Empfehlenswert ohne Einschränkung :) Immer wieder gerne!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un vrai paradis !!!
Un petit paradis au clame avec tout sur place pour faire sa cuisine, boire un verre, profitez de la vue sur la mer. Cours de surf tous les jours, bar pour les plus fetards, propreté irréprochable, équipement pour faire sa cuisine complet (des repas sont aussi proposés) Je le recommande les yeux fermés
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Härligt ställe!
Härlig natur och ett mysigt boende där vi vaknade upp med havsutsikt. Fin frukost, bra utbud av aktiviteter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017