Forest Gate Backpackers | Hostel in Plettenberg Bay

7.9 (27 Reviews) |   9 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  5 Guests
Buffalo Hills Game Reserve Hostel | Forest Gate Backpackers

9 Bedroom Hostel in Buffalo Hills Game Reserve, Plettenberg Bay

Forest Gate Backpackers features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Plettenberg Bay. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a playground. The hostel has an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Selected rooms are equipped with a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and a toaster. A Full English/Irish breakfast is available at the hostel. You can play darts at Forest Gate Backpackers, and the area is popular for cycling. Speaking Afrikaans, English and Xhosa, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Goose Valley Golf Club is 6.5 miles from the accommodation, while Robberg Nature Reserve is 10 miles away.

Forest Gate Backpackers is located in Plettenberg Bay.

This 9 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Designated Smoking Area, Transportation/Shuttle, Restaurant, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 27 reviews with the average score of 7.9 . Coming to Plettenberg Bay 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
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Balcony/Terrace
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Kids' meals
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking on site
  • Free parking
  • Parking
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Tennis equipment
  • Live music/Performance
  • Darts
  • Walking tours
  • Water park
  • Game room
  • Pool table
  • Bike tours
  • Horseback riding
  • Archery
  • Cycling
  • Playground
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Tennis court
  • Fishing
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
General
  • Breakfast
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Tour desk
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Private check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle
  • Shuttle service
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor pool
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Delivered food covered securely
Spa
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Reviews

Value for money:
6
Location:
7
Staff:
7.5
Facilities:
5.5
Comfort:
5
Cleanliness:
5.5
Charlene
Jan 9, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   7
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Manager was lovely and very helpful
Negative: Hot in the room - may a small fan would help
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Economy Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Economy Single Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Bathtub

Kitchen

Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Refrigerator, Toaster, Stovetop, Electric kettle

Outdoors

Outdoor dining area, Barbecue, Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Patio

General

Fire extinguisher, Heating, Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Fan, Ironing facilities, Earplugs

View

View, Garden view

Services

Wake-up service

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2

Bathroom

Shower
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Private bathroom, Toilet, Shower
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