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Mantis & Moon Backpackers Lodge

7/178 Station Road | PoBox 239, Umzumbe, Umzumbe 4225, South Africa
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3.0 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
April 7, 2012 -
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January 17, 2012 -
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2012

Normally a big fan of the mantis this visit left a foul taste... We booked the treehouse and even thou the room was nice it was definitely not worth the price. The bathroom was dirty and the bedding is old and in need of replacement. On previous visits we normally would have a big party in the bar but this... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

This backpackers was stop 2 on my road trip from Cape Town to Durban and I have to say I really enjoyed it! They have a great bar which is really nicely decorated, also very reasonable prices. The room was big and spacious and had a very interesting outdoor en-suite so you could lie in the bath and look at... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2011

Make sure you get a double or treehouse! Staff is cool and real fun!! One of the coolest located backpackers!!! Dont skip it if you have the time! More

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Fuengirola, Spain
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2011
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We camped in our rooftop tent in Mantis & Moon so I have no idea how the rooms actually are, we were self catering too so the same goes for the food served there. My main concern is the total lack of security there. Sure, as you drive in to park your car, there's a coded gate, to get to... More

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The Hague, The Netherlands
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2011

I loved loved loved my time here! The staff was amazing and the location is super! The beds were definately not the best during my trip but still I would say that this is one of the best hostels I stayed in during my 9-month Round The WOrld trip! Every night they offered really nice dinner. Go there! When you're... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2010

I stayed here for 2 nights as I was travelling on the bazbus and it didn't run the next day, but as soon as I got here I wanted to leave. Rooms are dark and dingy and the bedding looks like it has never been washed, and you don't even have to get close to realise it absolutely stinks. I... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2010

i loved it beautiful settings and great hospitality,it is a lovely 10 minute walk to the beach,i loved it there.It is also great for kids. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2009

The hostel is in a quiet residential neighborhood, about a 10 minute walk from a beautiful beach with a surf break. We stayed in a double room – which was a small one room cottage/shack, big enough for a double bed and room to walk around it, but little space for luggage. It was dark, damp and smelled like it... More

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Groningen, The Netherlands
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2009

This is one of the best backpackers I ever stayed in. It is situated in a pretty boring place, but the backpackers makes you feel like you're in the jungle, especially if you stay in one of the treehuts. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 25, 2009

5 of us were travelling back from an amazing holiday in Mozambique and we needed a place to stay for the night, so based on a reccommendation from a friend we called Mantis and Moon, booked in and spent the night. From the moment we arrived there was very much a could care less attitude, everything seemed like a mission,... More

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