Verified review
6/10 Okay
Peter
Dec 24, 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Seals Backpackers
Property class: 2
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You can look forward to a golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Seals Backpackers. Adventurous travelers may like the horseback riding and cycling at this hostel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Spa
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
Room options
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About the area
Located in Cape Saint Francis, Seals Backpackers is near the beach. St. Francis Links and St. Francis Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Equinox Mall and Jeffreys Bay Surf Village. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cape Saint Francis travel guide
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Da Gama Road, Cape Saint Francis, Eastern Cape, 6313
What's nearby
Seal Point Lighthouse4 min drive - 2.8 km- Port St. Francis6 min drive - 2.8 km
- St. Francis Bay Beach10 min drive - 5.5 km
- St. Francis Bay Golf Club11 min drive - 6.2 km
- St. Francis Links12 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
- Port Elizabeth (PLZ)100 min drive
Restaurants
- Bruces Ocean Museum Cafe10 min drive
- Off The Menu9 min drive
- Rambling Rose10 min drive
- Chokka Block7 min drive
- Twenty Two Eatery And Wine Bar9 min drive
About this property
Seals Backpackers
- Family-friendly hostel
- Take advantage of a golf course, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace at Seals Backpackers. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like horseback riding and cycling at this hostel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
- You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
- An outdoor pool
- Free self parking
- Full breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Babysitting (surcharge), barbecue grills, and wedding services
- Room features
- All guestrooms at Seals Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.
- Other conveniences in all rooms include:
- Patios, cookware/dishes/utensils, and electric kettles
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Frequently asked questions
Does Seals Backpackers have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Seals Backpackers pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Seals Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Seals Backpackers?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Does Seals Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7 AM–6 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 900 per person applies.
Where is Seals Backpackers located?
This family-friendly Cape Saint Francis hostel is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Seal Point Lighthouse and Port St. Francis. St. Francis Bay Beach and St. Francis Links are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Seals Backpackers Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
7.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
10 - Excellent
2
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
8 - Good
1
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 6 reviews
6 - Okay
3
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
4 - Poor
0
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
Reviews
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Clarissa
Feb 17, 2019
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Hot place
Hard place to find. No signs on the street. We were lucky we found it. We got in the reception by the wrong door and an old lady screamed at us.
The place is pretty hot. No fan or AC. But we were travelling on a budget. Worth the price we paid.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified review
8/10 Good
thomas
Mar 20, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cape st francis resort
Boendet är trångt och lite slitet,men rent.Fantastskt trevlig personal på resturangen och receptionen.Området är fint med superhärliga stränder.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
mbulelo
Feb 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
DANDO
Mar 20, 2023
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom needs a lot of attention-upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Lindeka
Oct 3, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021