Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering

2.5 star property
Beach hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant

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Café
Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite
Aerial view
Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
Reception

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$51
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov

Explore the area

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1 Coffee Shack Way, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape, 5082
  • Place, Coffee Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Hole-in-the-Wall
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Beach View

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Beachside

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Mezzanine

Highlights

Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Stovetop
Toaster
Daily housekeeping
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

Highlights

Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

King Sabata Dalindyebo

At Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering, you'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Coffee Bay Beach and 9.5 km (5.9 mi) from Hole-in-the-Wall Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The café, Babalaza Cafe & Bar, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy access to ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .With a stay at this King Sabata Dalindyebo hostel, you'll be 9.5 km (5.9 mi) from Hole-in-the-Wall and 24.3 km (15.1 mi) from Zithulele Hospital.

What's nearby

  • Coffee Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 19 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Hole-in-the-Wall - 25 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Zithulele Hospital - 48 min drive - 26.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Roots Reggae Cafe - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Kaleidoscope - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Tale at White Clay - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sugarloaf Backpackers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Munchies On Wheels - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering

Beach hostel with coffee shop/cafe and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Free self parking is available.
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering offers 13 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 30 to 85 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Babalaza Cafe & Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 30 to 85 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Coffee Shack Backpackers Self Catering
Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering King Sabata Dalindyebo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering on 7 Nov 2025 start from AU$51.05, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

Yep, Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

Yep, Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering is a short 6-minute walk from Coffee Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

No, Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

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 Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

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

Are pets allowed at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

No, pets are not allowed.