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Blue Skies Backpackers

Property class: 2

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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Cradock Road R350, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140
  • Place, Diocesan School for Girls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rhodes University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, St Andrew's College
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Cabin

  • Garden view
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Room (7 Sleeper)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed and 5 Twin Beds

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Room (6 Sleeper)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room (4 Sleeper)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Luxury Bungalow

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Shared Dormitory

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Makhanda

Blue Skies Backpackers places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Diocesan School for Girls and Amazwi South African Museum of Literature. This 5-room hostel has conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Amazwi South African Museum of Literature - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Diocesan School for Girls - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Rhodes University - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • St Andrew's College - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Major Frasers - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Highlander - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Café Delizzia - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Revelations - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Blue Skies Backpackers

Guests staying at Blue Skies Backpackers enjoy free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area. There's free parking if you drive. The front desk has multilingual staff that can answer questions about the accommodations, services, and more. Additional amenities include a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. 4 bathrooms, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Bathrooms are shared; housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms
  • Shower

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Important information

Fees

  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Blue Skies Backpackers Makhanda
Blue Skies Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Blue Skies Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Makhanda

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Blue Skies Backpackers?

Blue Skies Backpackers offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Blue Skies Backpackers?

This hostel is located in Makhanda, close to 1820 Settlers National Monument, Settlers Garden 1820, and Albany History Museum Complex. You'll also find Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George and Elizabeth Salt Monument within a short drive.

Does Blue Skies Backpackers include a casino?

No, Blue Skies Backpackers doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Blue Skies Backpackers?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Does Blue Skies Backpackers have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Blue Skies Backpackers doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Blue Skies Backpackers allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Blue Skies Backpackers.

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