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Kings Beach Backpackers

41 Windermere Rd, Port Elizabeth 6001, South Africa
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Kings Beach Backpackers
Ranked #20 of 33 hotels in Port Elizabeth
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Thornton Cleveleys, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013 via mobile

What lovely place to stay! In a great location close to restaurants,bars and the beach. It was very relaxing and the staff there were very friendly and helpful. The dog Molly was also very friendly! The staff helped us to organise our trip to Addo and schotia also to sea view lion sanctuary. Free breakfast was a bonus. The dorms... More

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Vevey, Switzerland
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31 reviews 31 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2012

I stayed in this backpacker for three weeks along with twelve colleagues and friends as we were working at a local school. Located only five minutes walk from the shore and restaurants. The rooms (single rooms and dorms) were spartan but clean and functional. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and allowed us to feel 'at home' for these... More

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Aarhus, Denmark
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18 reviews 18 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 1, 2012

Vey good price, fine location, decent rooms, friendly staff. But crawling with enormous cats everywhere. Literally. Very cute dog also; unfortunately it uses the lawn as toilet. Add 2-3 stars if you really adore living among pets.

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NYC
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14 reviews 14 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

We really enjoyed this hostel. It was VERY clean and cozy. The animals were fun to play with. Great water pressure and great location.

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Chennai (Madras), India
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41 reviews 41 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2011

On my way back from Plettenberg Bay to Port Elizabeth to catch my flight, I stopped for a night at King's Beach Backpackers. Located close to the Boardwalk in Summerstrand, it is convenient for hitting the beach and the casino. Its a decent place with great value for money, which is good for a short stay.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2010

Very friendly backpackers, good facilities. Enjoyed chilling out on the comfy sofa on the verandah.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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32 hotel reviews
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2010

This a small, friendly hostel close to the beach at Humewood. The dorms are adequate, comfortable ad clean. There is an outside bar and drying area. Bathrooms are clean and the kitchen though small is well equipped. It is 5 mins from the beach and 20 mins walk to the centre of P.E.

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Auckland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2009

We stayed 4 nights at Kings Beach Backpackers before heading along the garden route, route 62 and teh west coast. We got a nice ensuite double room, there were 3 other doubles and plenty of dorm beds. It was good value and clean. Not a big party place, which we liked. David and the other staff were really helped us... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2009

First of all, I notice this is listed as a hotel - I would definitely call it a hostel or backpackers lodge rather than a hotel! Not that it's a bad thing, I just think calling it a hotel is slightly misleading. We spent a couple of nights here, in a twin private room (there are dorms available too) with... More

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Address: 41 Windermere Rd, Port Elizabeth 6001, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Eastern Cape > Port Elizabeth
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Ranked #20 of 33 hotels in Port Elizabeth
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