Title: Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=103885888&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering Beachfront hostel for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering ![Cafe - Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering (King Sabata Dalindyebo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103885900/103885888/64563208.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Aerial view - Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering (King Sabata Dalindyebo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103885900/103885888/9922c892.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm - Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering (King Sabata Dalindyebo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103885900/103885888/7a4d0f15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering (King Sabata Dalindyebo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103885900/103885888/ae3ab14d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite - Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering (King Sabata Dalindyebo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103885900/103885888/084d8152.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering blends natural beauty and adventure in a rural setting. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Babalaza Cafe & Bar, then hike local trails, bike through the countryside, or unwind in the garden. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Bar - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Laundry - Free WiFi - Parking included ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 10 - Dec. 11](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=103885888&PinnedHotelID=103885888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=103885888&PinnedHotelID=103885888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 11 - Dec. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=103885888&PinnedHotelID=103885888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=103885888&PinnedHotelID=103885888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 12 - 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Beach view - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ![Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103885900/103885888/9e66b102.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ### Highlights Ceiling fan 2 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Beachside ![Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Beachside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103885900/103885888/5b0ae518.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Beachside ### Highlights Ceiling fan Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bunk Bed ### View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ![Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103890000/103885900/103885888/f603cc4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ### Highlights Ceiling fan 2 bathrooms Daily housekeeping - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKing-Sabata-Dalindyebo-Hotels-Coffee-Shack-Backpackers-Self-Catering.h103885888.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKing-Sabata-Dalindyebo-Hotels-Coffee-Shack-Backpackers-Self-Catering.h103885888.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-31.98840%2C29.14696&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VKhQDIIYMu5zBikhI758x_cKitM=) 1 Coffee Shack Way, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape, 5082 #### What's nearby - Coffee Bay Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Hole-in-the-Wall Beach \- 19 min drive \- 9.6 km - Hole-in-the-Wall \- 25 min drive \- 10.6 km - Zithulele Hospital \- 48 min drive \- 26.9 km #### Restaurants - ‪Jah Drums Cafe and Drum Shop - ‬8 min walk - ‪Fisherman's Tale at White Clay - ‬6 min walk - ‪Roots Reggae Cafe - ‬37 min drive - ‪Friends Cafe - ‬10 min walk - ‪Rock On Coffee Shop - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering Hostel in a rural location Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and laundry facilities at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering. The on-site restaurant, Babalaza Cafe & Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy onsite activities like hiking/biking and ecotours. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a water dispenser, and a front-desk safe - Coffee/tea in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping ### Awards and affiliations Eco-Certified Property This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. ## Similar properties ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15860000/15857500/15857423/d083d3dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dockside Guest House Port Alfred - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Housekeeping 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $141 CA $162 total includes taxes & fees Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09&selected=15857423&PinnedHotelID=15857423&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54840000/54835600/54835511/d7bb7cc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kowie River Guest House Port Alfred - 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Dec 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=34494702&PinnedHotelID=34494702&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free secured, uncovered self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 30 to 85 per person - A bar/lounge - A coffee shop/cafe - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Restaurants on site - Babalaza Cafe & Bar ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Ecotours - Hiking/biking trails ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Lockers - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Shared microwave - Shared refrigerator - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - On the beach ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Communal living room ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### More - Ceiling fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 30 to 85 per person - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Coffee Shack Backpackers Self Catering Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering King Sabata Dalindyebo ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering? ### What time is check-out at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering? ### Where is Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### anne grorud Dec 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### anne grorud Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Golf Hotels in Puerto Vallarta](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Golf-Hotel.0-0-d180016-tGolfHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Downtown Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Downtown-Halifax-Halifax-Hotels.0-n6217399-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Monaco](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Monaco-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d120-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Kent Motel Niagara on the Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-The-Kent-Hotel.h59359463.Hotel-Information) > > [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) > > [Hotel Amaca Puerto Vallarta - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Hotel-Amaca-Puerto-Vallarta-Adults-Only.h3592661.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Edmonton ICE District](https://www.expedia.ca/Edmonton-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Edmonton-ICE-District.h31503722.Hotel-Information) > > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.ca/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Gaudí](https://www.expedia.ca/Barcelona-Hotels-Hotel-Gaudi.h1468187.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Azul Ixtapa All Inclusive Beach Resort Convention Center](https://www.expedia.ca/Ixtapa-Hotels-Azul-Ixtapa-Beach-Resort-And-Convention-Center-All-Inclusive.h579360.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels.d178314.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Hotels-Vancouver-Marriott-Pinnacle-Downtown.h422944.Hotel-Information) > > [Costa Hollywood Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels-Costa-Hollywood-Beach-Resort.h22213742.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Zion National Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Zion-National-Park-Hotels.0-l184036-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid-Hotels-Thorn-Feather.h61102048.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort ](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-Marriott-Riviera-Nayarit.h70035775.Hotel-Information) > > [Mafigeni Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravelotte-Hotels-Mafigeni-Safari-Lodge.h3954755.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Lamezia Terme (SUF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/suf/toronto-to-lamezia-terme) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Frankfurt (FRA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/fra/vancouver-to-frankfurt) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Falconara Marittima (AOI)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/aoi/toronto-to-ancona) ### Activities ### Packages > [Banff Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Banff.d10550.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Slovenia Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Slovenia.d11413.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General