Set in Jeffreys Bay, 400 metres from Ferreira Town Beach, African Ubuntu Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Less than 1 km from Point Beach and a 11-minute walk from Dolphin Beach, the property provides a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Certain rooms will provide you with a kitchenette with a fridge and an oven. The units feature bed linen. You can play table tennis at the hostel, and car hire is available. St Francis Links Golf Course is 34 km from African Ubuntu Backpackers, while Seal Point Lighthouse is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, 86 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
7.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rodney
    Australia Australia
    Facilities, staff run a tight ship. Opposite the best surfing spots. Two supermarkets virtually next door. Staff professional, very knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you to all.
  • Sofía
    Italy Italy
    The people who works there is amazing, everybody has a very good vibe, and the place is quiet, you can actually rest
  • Johnson
    South Africa South Africa
    Clean and stylish. Safe street parking outside. For the waxies, you can go upstairs and look out to the sea, and check out the wave conditions, then take a short cut through the bottom of the garden, and towards the sea... Kitchen looks well...
  • Agenbag
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff was very friendly and helpful. Everything was clean and we felt right at home.
  • Katzq
    South Africa South Africa
    Everything. The chill vibe, hanging out with the volunteers from all over, the conversations, the cooking lessons lol #comedinewithmevibes.
  • Logan
    South Africa South Africa
    I loved the friendliness and the hospitality of the staff...they are super amazing people and will really make you feel great while staying there
  • Louis
    France France
    Personnel was very welcoming and warm. Peaceful environment. To prefer if you are over 25 y.o and don’t want to party each night like in Island Vibes
  • Marina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The roof terrace is fantastic, the garden is always calm, room is nice and comfy, very chill-social hostel well prepared for load shedding.
  • E
    Evert
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly people. Approachable and accommodating. Had a variety of places to chill. Always clean.
  • Nadezda
    Norway Norway
    Second time I was staying at Ubuntu. It s a nice big house located close to the beach and shops, perfect if you want to surf in Jay bay. Staff is welcoming, friendly, Kiera - the awesome manager, is always helpful. I like that you can relax at...

Property surroundings

Facilities of African Ubuntu Backpackers
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
General
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
African Ubuntu Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:30
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

FAQs about African Ubuntu Backpackers

  • African Ubuntu Backpackers is 1.1 miles from the centre of Jeffreys Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at African Ubuntu Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at African Ubuntu Backpackers is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from African Ubuntu Backpackers. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • African Ubuntu Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Yoga classes
    • Horse riding