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Sleek Backpackers and Hostel Lodge

477 Jan Smuts Avenue, Randburg, South Africa
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3.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
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qqq3
Canada, Kentucky
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2010

I had such a great time at Sleek Backpack! Looking for a good and cool location for trips to JHB and its surroundings and to think about the things we got to see before we came it was just the perfect place for us. I wasn´t looking for fun or entertainment, and luckily that wasn´t what I found, so I... More

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C00laid
Atlanta, Georgia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 8, 2010

What a great bunch of people, got picked up from airport, by a real helpful guy supported me in getting some money changed on the way, for summer the Lodge has this enormous brilliant Pool, hung out under the Lapa, walked up to Randburg City, it was a real SA experience, not just another snobby shopping center, met some cool... More

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bullywolves
jersey
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4 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 2, 2010

do not stay here ,its filfy the bar was only open one night when we were there ,and the D I Y breakfast was a joke!!!!! not just me everyone said what a dump as we were paying R500 per night for a dorm with 6 people crammed in More

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tashMarseille
marseille
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 7, 2009

Having been warned by friends and relatives about the dangers of visiting Johannesburg staying at this place made the trip worthwhile.From the ever-smiling front desk staff and the cleaning team.Superb!We stayed in a 6 person dorm for a week and boy what an experience!At R90 per night for a bed things couldnt be easier.Their large swimming pool is a refreshing... More

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Anget09
Toronto, Canada
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13 reviews
8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2009

I stayed there this weekend and had an overall good experience. There is a bit of confusion depending on if you think you are staying at the Sleek Backpackers or Accoustix, they are one in the same place, however the outside of the hostel makes no mention of Accoustix, so be forwarned. The staff at the front desk are super... More

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zambiamell
Zambia
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9 reviews
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2007

As a last minute booking for a particularly busy pre Xmas shopping week in Joburg I was pleased to get a room and pleased with the efficient and quick service I received by email. I booked a single room for 5 nights. I was met on time at the airport and taken to the hostel, I had business to attend... More

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CynthiaNetherlands, Owner at Sleek Backpackers and Hostel Lodge, responded to this review
October 26, 2008

The place is under new managment and has been rebuilt, the wood Log Cabins that are described in the Review does not exist anymore, and has been replaced by a modern brick structure with bathrooms now on siute, we still do have entertainment on offer but we have biult entertainment Rooms that are sound proof, these are used to facilitate... More

Arwed
Sydney, Australia
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148 reviews
12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2011
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