Buccaneers Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

Photo gallery for Buccaneers Backpackers

Outdoor pool
Sea view Cabin (9) | Balcony
Family Garden view cottage (2 bedrooms) (11) | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Sea View En-Suites (1) | Terrace/patio
View from property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool

Explore the area

View map
Chintsa West, Great Kei, Eastern Cape, 5275
  • Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cintsa Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • East London (ELS)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 11 AM. 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.

What's nearby

  • Olivewood Private Estate & Golf Club - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Cintsa Beach - 9 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Emerald Vale Brewery - 16 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Bonza Bay Beach - 40 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • East London (ELS) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cypress Dale - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Tea In The Trees - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The C Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Chintsa Bay Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Skebenga bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Buccaneers Backpackers

Beach location and outdoor pool
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.

Similar properties

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 8 AM to 11 AM 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

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 staffed during limited hours

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 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
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.
    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, 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 Cintsa Beach (5.6 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 between 8 AM and 11 AM.

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.