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Afriski Backpackers

2.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Lake view
Living area
Basic Room, 2 Single Beds
Fridge, microwave
Exterior

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Oxbow - Mapholaneng Rd, Letseng, Butha-Buthe
  • Place, Royal Natal National Park
  • Place, Tugela Falls
  • Place, AfriSki
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, 2 Single Beds

Basic Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Basic Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Basic Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 10 Twin Beds

About the area

Letseng

At Afriski Backpackers, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from AfriSki and 28.3 km (17.6 mi) from Letseng Diamond Mine. Highlights at this ski hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Gondola Cafe is the hostel's own pub. Enjoy access to ecotours, rock climbing and scooter/moped rentals. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. .Sights in the vicinity of this Letseng hostel include Namahadi Pass and Drakensburg Amphitheatre.
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What's nearby

  • AfriSki - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Letseng Diamond Mine - 34 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Liphofung Caves - 48 min drive - 50.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Gondola Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sky Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Afriski Backpackers

Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge
Have fun with on-site winter activities, including downhill skiing and snowboarding, and in warmer months enjoy mountain biking and rock climbing. Afriski Backpackers helps provide the perfect ski holiday with ski storage, skiing lessons and ski equipment rentals. When the sun goes down, sip après-ski drinks in the hostel's bar.

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Letseng hostel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Afriski Backpackers offers 28 shared accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 65 to 145 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • CoolerBox
  • Gondola Cafe
  • Sky Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Downhill skiing
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Rock climbing
  • Scooter/moped rentals
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Ski lessons
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage
  • Snowboarding
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

More

  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:30 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 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 Afriski Backpackers

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 65 to 145 per person

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.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Afriski Backpackers Letseng
Afriski Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Afriski Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Letseng

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Afriski Backpackers?

Yep, Afriski Backpackers has a free self car park.

Does Afriski Backpackers serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Afriski Backpackers?

No, Afriski Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Afriski Backpackers?

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

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

Check-in begins at 6:30 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Afriski Backpackers?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Reviews

Afriski Backpackers Reviews

6.0

5.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Béatrice

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025