Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge | Hostel in Wilderness

8.5 (283 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   29 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  28 Guests
Wilderness Hostel | Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge

29 Bedroom Hostel in Wilderness

Bordering the Wildeness National Park, Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge features a garden equipped with BBQ facilities. Guests will find a bar on site and can make use of the shared kitchen. Rooms and dormitories come with free WiFi access. Some have a private bathroom. A variety of activities, like bird watching, canoeing and hiking, can be performed in the immediate surroundings. The banks of the Touw River are a 5-minute walk from Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge. Free private parking is available on site.

Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge is located in Wilderness.

This 29 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: TV, Balcony/Terrace, Transportation/Shuttle, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 283 reviews with the average score of 8.5 . Coming to Wilderness and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Private Parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Canoeing
  • Horseback riding
  • Badminton equipment
  • Hiking
  • Entertainment staff
  • Live music/Performance
  • Playground
  • Darts
  • Cycling
  • Evening entertainment
  • Pool table
  • Beach
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Indoor play area
General
  • Pet friendly
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Guest Services
  • Express check-in/out
  • Shuttle service
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Airport shuttle
  • Private check-in/out
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Concierge
  • Daily housekeeping
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and free.

Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions, payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.88
Location:
8.94
Staff:
9.17
Facilities:
8.23
Comfort:
8.51
Cleanliness:
8.54
Anees
Nov 14, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Always awesome vibe friendly staff
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Queen Room with Ensuite Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Towels, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shower

General

Safe, Trash cans

View

View

Bedroom

Linens

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Double or Twin Room
Room Type: Twin/Double
Room Size: 25 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Standard Double or Twin Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Towels, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shower

General

Safe, Trash cans

View

View

Bedroom

Linens

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 30 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Family Room

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Towels, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shower

General

Safe, Trash cans

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Standard Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
3 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Trash cans

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Trash cans

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Family Room with Bathroom
Room Type: Family
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Family Room with Bathroom

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Towels, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shower

General

Trash cans

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Family Room
Room Type: Family
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Family Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Trash cans

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Trash cans

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Shower, Toilet paper, Toilet

General

Trash cans

Cleanliness & disinfection

Hand sanitizer
Traditional Tent
Room Type: Tent
Room Size: 4 m2

Bathroom

Free toiletries

General

Trash cans
Family Tent
Room Type: Tent
Room Size: 4 m2

Bathroom

Free toiletries

General

Trash cans
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