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Seals Backpackers

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Cape Saint Francis

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Hiking
Property amenity
Backpackers Fam | Front of property
Backpackers Fam | Free WiFi
Children's play area - outdoor
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
Da Gama Road, Cape Saint Francis, Eastern Cape, 6313
  • Popular LocationSeal Point Lighthouse3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Francis Links8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt. Francis Bay Beach13 min drive
  • AirportPort Elizabeth (PLZ)99 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Cape Saint Francis

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Cape Saint Francis hostel, you'll find Seal Point Lighthouse and Port St. Francis. St. Francis Links and St. Francis Bay Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seal Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • St. Francis Links - 8 min drive
  • St. Francis Bay Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Port St. Francis - 12 min drive
  • St. Francis Bay Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • St Francis Brewing Company - 8 min drive
  • Off The Menu - 9 min drive
  • Big Time Taverna - 11 min drive
  • Chokka Block Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Rambling Rose - 9 min drive

About this property

Seals Backpackers

Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Cape Saint Francis
Seals Backpackers offers its guests a golf course and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Seals Backpackers. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cape Saint Francis hostel.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Seals Backpackers offers 13 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body scrubs.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 75 to 130 for adults and ZAR 50 to 65 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf course
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Patio

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 75.00–130 for adults, and ZAR 50–65 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 900 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 450 (one-way), (from 1 to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hostel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Seals Backpackers Hostel Cape Saint Francis
Seals Backpackers Hostel
Seals Backpackers Cape Saint Francis
Seals Backpackers Cape Saint Francis
Seals Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Seals Backpackers to the airport?

Seals Backpackers is 76.6 mi (100-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Seals Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Seals Backpackers offers an airport shuttle from 7 AM to 6 PM, on request, for a charge of ZAR 900. per person, one-way.

How close is Seals Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 5.2 mi (13-min drive) from St. Francis Bay Beach.

Does Seals Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Seals Backpackers, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between ZAR 75.00 and 130 for adults, ZAR 50 and 65 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Seals Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Seals Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

Is there free parking at Seals Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Seals Backpackers have a pool?

Seals Backpackers features an outdoor pool.

Does Seals Backpackers have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Seals Backpackers have a spa?

This hostel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer facials, mani/pedis, and deep-tissue massages.

How close is Seals Backpackers to downtown Cape Saint Francis?

Seals Backpackers is 0.8 mi away from Cape Saint Francis.

Seals Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mbulelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

DANDO

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom needs a lot of attention-upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindeka

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok - but needs a facelift!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Clarissa

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

8/10 Good

thomas

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