Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering

2.5 star property
Beachfront hostel for sun and fun

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Cafe
Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Bed sheets
Aerial view
Reception
Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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1 Coffee Shack Way, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape, 5082
  • Place, Coffee Bay Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hole-in-the-Wall Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Hole-in-the-Wall
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room, Beach View

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Beachside

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Ensuite

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

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms, Mezzanine

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds

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

About the neighborhood

King Sabata Dalindyebo

Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering places you within a 10-minute walk of Coffee Bay Beach. This 13-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Coffee Bay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hole-in-the-Wall Beach - 19 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Hole-in-the-Wall - 25 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Zithulele Hospital - 48 min drive - 16.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Jah Drums Cafe and Drum Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fisherman's Tale at White Clay - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Roots Reggae Cafe - ‬37 min drive
  • ‪Friends Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rock On Coffee Shop - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering

Beachfront hostel for sun and fun
Guests of Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, access to locker space, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hostel include a refrigerator in a common area, laundry facilities, and a garden.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 30 to 85 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Babalaza Cafe & Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately ZAR 30 to 85 per person
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
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, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Coffee Shack Backpackers Self Catering
Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering King Sabata Dalindyebo

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

As of Dec 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering on Dec 25, 2025 start from $30.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do close to Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

This hostel is located in King Sabata Dalindyebo within a short 6-minute walk of Coffee Bay Beach. You'll also find Hole-in-the-Wall and Hole-in-the-Wall Beach nearby.

Will I be able to park at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hostel.

Does Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering feature a casino?

No, Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering good for couples?

At this beachfront hostel, couples will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some rooms include kitchenettes and beach views.

Does Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Babalaza Cafe & Bar.

Does Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering.

Does Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Are there rooms with balconies at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering.

Reviews

Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

anne grorud

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024