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Riverfront Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Gqeberha

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Front of property
Iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Interior entrance
Single Room, Private Bathroom | Bathroom
Riverfront Backpackers offers a charming waterside experience with practical amenities like free WiFi in common areas and dry cleaning/laundry services. Notable extras include highchairs for parents and instruments for musicians to borrow during their stay.

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Single Beds)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Single Beds)

Highlights

Heating
Dishwasher
Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Musical instruments
High chair
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dishwasher
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Musical instruments
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dishwasher
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Musical instruments
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dishwasher
Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Musical instruments
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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18 Carden St, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6201

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 21 min drive

About this property

Riverfront Backpackers

Hostel by the river
Riverfront Backpackers provides amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and a TV in reception
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs and musical instruments
  • Showers and soap
  • Communal kitchens, dishwashers and cookware/dishes/utensils

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 60 to 90 for adults and ZAR 25 to 60 for children
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • High chair
  • Musical instrument

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • On a river

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 60 to 90 for adults and ZAR 25 to 60 for children
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Riverfront Backpackers Gqeberha
Riverfront Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Riverfront Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Gqeberha

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Backpackers pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverfront Backpackers?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Backpackers?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Backpackers located?

Situated on a river, this hostel is within 12 miles (20 km) of Saronsberg, Coega Conference Centre and Volkswagen Factory and Museum. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium and Prince Alfred's Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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