George Backpacker Accommodation

4.8 - 13 Guest Reviews

Western Cape / South Africa

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Backpacker in George

In the southern region of South Africa between 600 and 500 million years ago, hot magma forced its way to the surface and over time, hardened to form granite. The city of George lies on this... Show more

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bed and breakfast, apartments, boma fire, full kitchen, cottages, pool table, garden, guest houses, selected dstv channels, shared bathroom, shared kitchen, beachfront, own decoder for dstv, breakfast included, cable tv, chalets, golf course, oven, wardrobe or closet, bath towels, electric blankets, fishing, holiday homes, netflix, patio, shared lounge/tv area, stove, backpacker, fridge, horse riding, linen, dishwasher, guest lodge, tennis court, guest farms, microwave, covid-19 certified, game lodges, swimming pool, fibre, self catering, caravan parks, toaster, spa facilities, boutique hotels, dvd, bathrobe, cleaning service, coffee machine, hotels, kettle, table tennis, pet friendly, golf lodges, resorts, braai/bbq area, glamping, halaal friendly, heated pool, terrace, toiletries, villas, parking on premises, kids play area, game drives, hiking/walking trails, vegetarian, jacuzzi, washing machine, breakfast and dinner, tumble dryer, wheelchair friendly, vegan, wifi, conference facility, fireplace, dining area, openview, 24hr camera surveillance, fire extinguishers, 24hr security, safety deposit box, aircon, airport transfers, balcony, bar, bar fridge, ceiling fans, child friendly, communal braai area, communal swimming pool, concierge, deck, dry cleaning service, fan, gas stove, generator, gym, hairdryer, heater, inverter, laundry facilities, mini bar, no smoking, pets by arrangement, restaurant, room service, serviced daily, smart tv, solar power, street parking, tea and coffee facilities, underfloor heating, wood fired hot tub.

George Reviews

4.8 out of 5

Ian Dunleavy

Lots to offer in the area, close to wilderness and beaches

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Beds Inn

Backpacker, Self Catering in George

Beds Inn is an exclusive and upmarket backpacker hostel located in George, on the Garden Route of South Africa. This...

R299

per night

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George Backpackers

Backpacker, Self Catering in George

George Backpackers is centrally situated in 5 St. John's Street in walking distance to most Restaurants, banks and...

R350

per night

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Destinations Related to George Backpacker

Bodorp, Denneoord, Blanco, Heather Park, Sinksabrug, Ballots Bay, George South, Geelhoutboom, Bos en Dal, Glen Barrie, Fernridge, Heatherlands, Camphersdrift

Nearby Attractions & Landmarks: George Museum, George Golf Club, George Airport

George Reviews

Ian Dunleavy

26 March 2024

Lots to offer in the area, close to wilderness and beaches

Fabulous. 4 out of 5

Nico Gertse

28 February 2023

Nice weather, scenery, tranquillity, friendly people, nice shops.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Maria Knoetze

07 January 2023

Love George
Musem railway amazing

Superb. 5 out of 5

Theo fisher

17 August 2022

The beautiful town and mountains

Superb. 5 out of 5

Alfred Breitenbach

26 June 2022

Food

Superb. 5 out of 5

Rene Jacklin

21 February 2022

We had to find somewhere to stay for 1 night after our accommodation that we had, was cancelled.
Found this GEM on Lekker Slaap. Had a response from Esme within 5 min. We were flying back to PMB just after 9 the next day. So it was not even 5min drive from the airport. The rooms were spacious, clean and very well furnished. The country feel was amazing and affordable. Ill keep it on my list of where to stay.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Ismael Brinkhuis

16 January 2022

The place is clean and very neat, the owners are very welcoming and friendly. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely go back there, it's also very secure.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Dalyn Jacobs

04 January 2020

The friendliness, the vibe they had going this time of the year, the beautiful scenery and the guest houses are amazing.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Daphne Sargent

02 December 2019

The views.
So central to everything.

Superb. 5 out of 5

Zharina Francis

28 December 2018

Only the beach.

Okay. 3 out of 5

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More info about George

George is the largest city along this route and a golfing paradise where South Africa’s top rated golf course is located. With leading academic institutions in the city, major retail facilities and a domestic airport, George is a busy business hub for the region and a convenient stopover for travel between the Cape Town and Port Elizabeth port cities.

A stay in George affords the visitor the opportunity to explore the city’s rich heritage, the slave tree, interesting museums and architecture, and to breathe in fresh country air in a city surrounded by the stunningly beautiful Outeniqua Mountain range.

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Top 8 reasons to visit George

1. Golfers have a choice of teeing up at many fine golf courses in George, 3 alone at the premier Fancourt resort – the Links, Montagu and Outeniqua courses. Others nearby are the George Golf Club and the Sally Little course situated in the Kingswood Golf Estate.

2. The forested area around George is hiking heaven. The George Peak trail consists of a steep hike through patches of thick forest and pristine fynbos before reaching the peak at 1330m above sea level. Look out for the rare silver Mimetes flower found here.

3. Shop at the Garden Route Mall to pick up supplies or gifts and curios for family and friends. The mall has well over 100 stores to browse along with a food court and movie centre.

4. Travel to the tiny village of Herold between George and Oudtshoorn. Sections of the original village still remain, including a blacksmith shop. Visit Herald Wines, one of the highest vineyards in the Western Cape, for a wine tasting and enlightening cellar tour.

5. For best mountain and sea views, opt for a tandem paragliding flight offered by various qualified operators. Make a booking through the George Information Centre.

6. Take a day trip to Victoria Bay to swim at the marvellous beach, surf in the designated areas or fish off the jetty. Dolphins and whales are regularly seen from Vic Bay’s sloping grass embankment above the beach.

7. George is home to the largest hedge maze in the southern hemisphere. The 10000m maze is situated on the Redberry Farm and includes a 25m underground tunnel where visitors are challenged to pass through without a torch.

8. Take a trip on the Outeniqua Power Van that runs along an old railway line through the Outeniqua Mountains. This eco-friendly van is a unique way to experience travel through a scenic mountainous section, thick with vegetation.

Transport

The George Airport is stationed 8km outside the city. Several car rental agencies are based in George and at the airport to hire a vehicle, or you could order a rental online. There are a number of metered taxi companies in George. Shuttle service operators transport visitors between George, the airport and nearby Garden Route towns.

Did you know?

The 2003 President’s Cup was played on the Links course at Fancourt and ended in an unprecedented tie when, after 34 matches and 3 sudden death playoff holes, the teams could not be separated by nightfall.

Since the 1770s, the forests around George were steadily chopped down due to the great demand for wood from Dutch and British colonists in the Cape. It was over a hundred years later that the French Count of Vasselot, Médéric, came up with a system of successfully managing the forests, probably the first attempt at conservation in the country.

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About Backpacker

For those who are a little adventurous and enjoy the company of other travellers, you can decide to stay at a Backpackers. Often having to share a room with others as well as costs, it is incredibly inexpensive. Often the best choice for those who may be just passing through or will be occupied for the majority of their day. It comes with the most basic amenities and is often formed as part of a bar or similar establishment. Not recommended for those who want privacy, this is best suited for those who wouldn’t mind meeting various other interesting travellers.