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Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Flashpacker Double Room (Jaccuzzi)
Dining
Exterior
On the beach

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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10 Dageraad Street, Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape, 6330
  • Place, Dolphin Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Shell Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Jeffreys Bay Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬

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About the area

Jeffreys Bay

At Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Dolphin Beach and Jeffreys Bay Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This beach hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Other amenities include laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services and luggage storage. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Jeffreys Bay hostel include Shell Museum and Equinox Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Dolphin Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Shell Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jeffreys Bay Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Equinox Mall - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. Francis Bay Beach - 40 min drive - 29.7 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nina's Real Food - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Walskipper Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪First Light Coffee Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Jeffreys Bay hostel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel offers 28 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 30 to 60 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

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

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 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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 ahead of time 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: ZAR 250 per stay

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 30 to 60 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 550 per person (one-way)

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 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 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.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Island Vibe Hostel
Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay
Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel
Vibe Jeffreys Hostel Jeffreys
Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel Jeffreys Bay
Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel?

Yep, Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel?

Yep, Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel is a short 10-minute walk from Jeffreys Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and body boarding.

Does Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel, but Dolphin Beach is a short 10-minute walk away.

Does Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel?

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 Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 32 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely. I Was a flash packer and it was super. Everyone was very friendly, the room was lovely and the staff were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exactly what we needed

The Island Vibe staff was immensely helpful during our stay. The views of the beach and the ocean were incredible and the room was comfortable. We appreciated the emphasis on guest safety and the on-site bar and the available food options made it convenient to stay on-site after a long day of outdoor adventures. The buildings are older, but well maintained, and even though we stayed over a weekend at the height of the holiday season, our room (which was more private with its own bathroom) was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the whole resort to be really clean. The location is impressive with great views and access to pristine beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Like a second home

Met a lot of other backpackers that became my friends. Felt safe and comfortable with the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Besonders klasse war hier der Ausblick, die Aufteilung der Anlage und das schöne Gefühl und die frohen Leute um einen herum!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good budget stay

We needed a budget place to stay for one night on our trip home and this room was perfect for that. Island Vibe is a bit of rowdy party place but the family rooms are in a separate building and despite the party in the bar area the room was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superfreundliches Personal und tolle Lage zum Strand.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kein Durchkommen in sehr unsicherer Umgebung

Leider hatten wir keinen Zugang zum Hostel, da die Straßen drumherum von der Polizei abgesperrt waren (1 Januar 2019). Weitere Straßen im Umfeld waren von tausenden von Menschen belagert mit Picknick, Grillen, Alkoholkonsum. Keine Möglichkeit in die Nähe des Hotels zu kommen. Die Gegend bis dahin schien uns zu unsicher zu laufen und auch zu weit entfernt. Daher mussten wir in der Hochsaison weit und lange fahren (bis Plettenberg) um vor Anbruch der Dunkelheit überhaupt noch eine Übernachtung zu bekommen. Den Preis vom Jeffreys Hostel haben wir trotz Nachfrage leider nicht erstattet bekommen. Uns war klar, dass es sich um ein einfaches Backpacker-Hostel handeln würde, was in Ordnung gewesen wäre. Aber dass wir erst gar nicht dahin gelangen könnten, war ein großer Schock zumal wir in Sorge waren, wo wir überhaupt noch unterkommen konnten.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Excelente serviço e instalações.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rekommenderas!

Mysigt ställe, väldigt bra om man vill träffa folk, dock inte så passande om man vill ta det lugnt då stämningen var väldigt party-aktig. Superbra service och hyfsat nära till centrum.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Man muss sich bewusst sein, dass es sich um ein Backpacker Hostel handelt. D.h. sehr einfache Ausstattung. Im Beach Double hat es ziemlich gemüffelt. Der Blick aufs Meer ist toll, den Strand, auf den man schaut, soll man laut Rezeption aber nicht betreten (zu gefährlich ). Den Strand zur anderen erreicht man über eine mit Code gesicherte Tür. Diese ist leider bis halb 8 morgens noch zusätzlich mit einem Schloss versperrt,so dass man als Gast erst dann zum Strand kann (obwohl schon wunderschön die Sonne scheint). Der Umweg zum Strand (ca.10 Min durchs Wohngebiet ) erschien mir in der Gegend allein als zu unsicher. Das Hostel ist ein Stück vom Ort entfernt, zu Fuß nicht empfehlenswert.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Claus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Chillen

Kurzer Zwischenstopp im Bsckpacker. Cool für junge Erwachsene, jung gebliebene und Surfer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Lacey Family

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, fun place

Great backpackers, sensational pizzas!!! Fantastic location on the beach. We stayed in the beach house which was quiet and great for families!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hamburger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

vielfältige Jugendherberge in toller Lage

Das gebuchte Familienzimmer war bereits vergeben. Das Ersatzzimmer befand sich im ruhigeren Beach House, hatte sechs Betten und roch muffig. Die Matratzen waren gut. Die unteren Betten hatten wenig Platz nach oben.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pior hostel da vida. Não indico nunca

Horrivel, sujo, desorganizado, fedorento
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service

Preiswertes Hotel mit Meerblick

Super Lage direkt am Meer. Witziges Personal. Die Sauberkeit und der Zustand sind nicht optimal aber die Lage macht das wieder top :-)
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Surfer Camp

Leider haben wir nicht das angepriesene Zimmer mit Jaquzi bekommen, stattdessen ein modrig, feuchtes Zimmer mit schmutzigen Fenstern und auch der generelle Zustand ließ an Sauberkeit vermissen! Wer auf Sauberkeit Wert legt sollte definitiv eine andere Unterkunft wählen!
Verified

6/10 Okay

HellsBelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A decent backpackers

We had a nice double room with bathroom. There was a good vibe about the place and the bar area was enjoyable. The food was good. It is a backpackers hostel so I don't expect luxury - our room was lovely but our bathroom could have been better maintained i.e. no proper shower head, fluctuating water pressure and loose basin tap.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Comida, vista e vibe excelentes

A localização deste hostel é muito boa, os passeios ofertados são excelentes e os preços muito bons também. O bar/cozinha são muito bons também, os preços são super baixos! Super recomendo! Staff maravilhoso.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Super adresse!

Escale très sympathique a l'Island vibe! Chambre très agréable! Nombreuses activités et services proposés!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Igor Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vende uma coisa e na realidade é outra

Ficamos no Island vibe por estar perto da praia, é praticamente dentro da praia isso é o único ponto positivo. O quarto que reservamos, em nada parecia com a foto, questionamos e a recepção disse que era o único quarto que tinham. Com relação ao quarto, paredes todas sujas, cama ruim, o ventilador que tinha era de padrão diferente e eles não tinham adaptador, móveis todos velhos e alguns quebrados e quarto era em outra casa, fora do hostel. Sorte que ficamos apenas uma noite. O era menos pior era o banheiro.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No white wine.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only thing that made no sense was the alcohol policy. You cannot bring your own drinks you have to buy at their bar but they don't sell what you drink or even your second choice!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice location, no in room wifi or hot water

Beautiful spot on the beach with great views. I paid for a beach house room with en suite. The room was advertised with free wifi. There was no wifi in the room and no hot water. When I complained to the front desk, they told me the water tank was probably being drained by the number of people staying there. If i was aware of this before i booked I wouldn't have bothered staying in the beach house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020