Title: Hluhluwe Backpackers - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hluhluwe Backpackers Hostel in Hluhluwe with free parking ![Free self parking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/1a5876e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Billiards](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/bbcad437.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/f3bf8dc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/73276b65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/25d35ee5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hluhluwe Backpackers blends rustic charm with practical comforts in a natural setting. Relax in the garden or browse the library for a good read. Public WiFi keeps everyone connected, while luggage storage and communal kitchens add convenience to the wilderness experience. 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Laundry - Kitchen - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 4 - Nov. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 5 - Nov. 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 7 - Nov. 9](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov. 14 - Nov. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/f2b759f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Double Room ### Highlights Separate bedroom Portable fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Private Double Ensuite/Wheelchair Access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/03ffa3a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Double Ensuite/Wheelchair Access ### Highlights Separate bedroom Portable fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/c173d0e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Separate bedroom Portable fan Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHluhluwe-Hotels-Hluhluwe-Backpackers.h5091124.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FHluhluwe-Hotels-Hluhluwe-Backpackers.h5091124.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-27.99933%2C32.34954&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WaTM6h47XmaJ_gIiy-TZ6NfdxDo=) Corner Of Memorial Gate Road, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960 #### What's nearby - iSimangaliso Wetland Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km - Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre - 40 min drive - 38.1 km #### Restaurants - ‪fig tree café & deli - ‬17 min drive - ‪Ngweni Railroad Brewery - ‬17 min drive - ‪Delish - ‬17 min drive - ‪Protea Hotel Hluhluwe - ‬18 min drive - ‪Wimpy - ‬18 min drive ## About this property ### Hluhluwe Backpackers Property highlights At Hluhluwe Backpackers, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar. Other perks include: - Free self parking - Breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby - Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and smoke-free premises Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Communal kitchens and portable fans ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6500000/6493500/6493474/88080144.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bonamanzi Game Reserve Hluhluwe - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=6493474&PinnedHotelID=6493474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 50 per night) ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Breakfast available for a fee - A bar/lounge - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Library - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Portable fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Meals are available by reservation. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for wireless internet in public areas: ZAR 50 per night (rates may vary) - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 850 per person (one way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Backpackers Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Backpackers Hluhluwe Backpackers Hotel Hluhluwe Backpackers Hostel Hluhluwe Backpackers Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hluhluwe Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hluhluwe ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking at Hluhluwe Backpackers? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hluhluwe Backpackers? > Check-in begins at 2 PM. ### What time is check-out at Hluhluwe Backpackers? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Does Hluhluwe Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 850 per person applies. ### Where is Hluhluwe Backpackers located? > Situated in Hluhluwe, this hostel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hluhluwe Backpackers Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 4.8 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 6.0 Staff & service ### 6.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Aug 20, 2019 Liked: Room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness Petite chambre sympathique, nous avons bien dormi. Le logement est idéalement situé à 2km du parc Hluhluwe, un gros plus ! Cependant, la peinture venait d'être refaite et l'odeur était extrêmement présente. La cuisine était d'une propreté à revoir... bel endroit extérieur pour dîner. Bien pour 1 seule nuit. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Géry Aug 13, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Géry Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 6, 2018 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Palace-Of-The-Lost-City-At-Sun-City-Resort.h392096.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Golden](https://www.expedia.ca/Golden-Hotels.d6058316.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Riu-Vallarta-All-Inclusive.h1542278.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Revelstoke](https://www.expedia.ca/Revelstoke-Hotels.d10607.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Cancun](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels.d179995.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid-Hotels-Thorn-Feather.h61102048.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in London City Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/London-City-Centre-London-Hotels.0-n6195474-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [fav TOKYO RYOGOKU](https://www.expedia.ca/Tokyo-Hotels-FAV-TOKYO-RYOGOKU.h90141414.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Vaughan Mills Mall](https://www.expedia.ca/Vaughan-Mills-Mall-Hotels.0-l6126318-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Bloor-Yonge Station](https://www.expedia.ca/Bloor-Yonge-Station-Hotels.d6264211.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Blue Mountain Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Blue-Mountain-Village-Hotels.d553248621532864943.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Punta Cana Princess Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Punta-Cana-Princess-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h2225363.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunshine Mountain Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Sunshine-Hotels-Sunshine-Mountain-Lodge.h894279.Hotel-Information) > > [Mafigeni Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravelotte-Hotels-Mafigeni-Safari-Lodge.h3954755.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.ca/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Banff (YBA) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yba/yvr/banff-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to New York (LGA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/lga/halifax-to-new-york) > > [Flights from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Calgary (YYC)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/slc/yyc/salt-lake-city-to-calgary) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Chek Lap Kok (HKG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/hkg/toronto-to-hong-kong) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/del/vancouver-to-delhi) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Darlington (MME)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/mme/toronto-to-durham) > > [Flights from Goffs (YHZ) to Latham (ALB)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhz/alb/halifax-to-albany) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Punta Cana (PUJ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/puj/calgary-to-punta-cana) ### Activities > [Things to do in Norfolk - Virginia Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Norfolk-Virginia-Beach.d602904.Travel-Guide-Activities) > > [Things to do in Burlington](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Burlington.d7149.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Blue Jay Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Blue-Jay.d3000426596.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Newfoundland and Labrador](https://www.expedia.ca/Newfoundland-And-Labrador.dx11167)