Title: 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park ## Photo gallery for 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers ![Family Room - 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers (Pinetown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117330000/117323800/117323787/b589ea4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, toaster - 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers (Pinetown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117330000/117323800/117323787/dd3f2939.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![32-cm LCD TV with satellite channels - 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers (Pinetown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117330000/117323800/117323787/1d838be1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![32-cm LCD TV with satellite channels - 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers (Pinetown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117330000/117323800/117323787/54c0c5ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers (Pinetown)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117330000/117323800/117323787/b2c65c84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located close to Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park and Paradise Valley Nature Reserve, 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers provides a garden and laundry facilities. 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[Visit our Pinetown travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Pinetown.dx3000000267) ![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-29.87783%2C30.81356&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AjSkSF_4XWy2XMPsSTwTgCOn0Uo=) 25 Jacaranda Rd, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, 3610 ### What's nearby - Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding 12 min drive \- 9.8 km - Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park 13 min drive \- 8.3 km - Paradise Valley Nature Reserve 15 min drive \- 15.6 km - St. Mary's Diocesan School for Girls 16 min drive \- 13.7 km - Kloof High School 18 min drive \- 15.5 km ### Getting around - King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) 50 min drive ### Restaurants - KFC 11 min drive - KFC 12 min drive - KFC 14 min drive - KFC 13 min drive - KFC 14 min drive ## About this property ### 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers Hotel near Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park Located close to Paradise Valley Nature Reserve and St. Mary's Diocesan School for Girls, 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers provides a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Free self parking - A 24-hour front desk Room features All guestrooms at 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers include perks such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. 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Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - No elevator - Tile flooring in room ### More - 100% renewable energy - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-cm LCD TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Full-sized refrigerator/freezer - Microwave - Separate dining area - Shared kitchen access - Stovetop - Tea bags/instant coffee - Toaster ### More - Iron/ironing board on request - LED lighting - Separate sitting area - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM Contactless check-in available Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 3:30 AM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures This property is closed from December 31 2025 to December 31 2026 (dates subject to change). The property will be renovating from December 31 2025 to December 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected: - Exterior - Front desk - Hallway - Laundry facilities - Lobby - Parking area During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance. ### Access methods Staffed front desk, key retrieval ### Pets No pets or service animals 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 - Late check-in fee: ZAR 100 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 3:30 AM 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 Cashless transactions are available Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses solar energy Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and outdoor lighting ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers? ### What time is check-out at 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers? ### Where is 25 Jacaranda Lodge & Backpackers located? ## Have a question? 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