6/10 Okay
Peter
24 Dec 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Peter
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Seals Backpackers
2.0 star property
Travelers fuel up with hearty breakfasts before heading out for mountain biking and horseback riding adventures in this nature-surrounded retreat
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Seals Backpackers offers outdoor adventure and comfort. Enjoy mountain biking and horseback riding by day, then recover with a sports massage or facial at the spa. The property provides in-room WiFi, a café with coffee, and full breakfast options to start each day right.
Reviews
7.87.8 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Spa
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
Room options
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About the area
Located in Cape Saint Francis, Seals Backpackers is near the beach. St. Francis Links and St. Francis Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Equinox Mall and Fountains Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Dolphin Beach, or check out an event or a game at Play in JBay Adventure Centre Day Trips. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cape Saint Francis travel guide
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Da Gama Road, Cape Saint Francis, Eastern Cape, 6313
What's nearby
Seal Point Lighthouse3 min drive - 2.1 km
Jeffreys Bay Beach37 min drive - 46.3 km- Port St. Francis6 min drive - 2.8 km
- St. Francis Bay Beach10 min drive - 4.5 km
- St. Francis Links10 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
- Port Elizabeth (PLZ)100 min drive
Restaurants
- Vin De Boeuf9 min drive
- Rambling Rose10 min drive
- Nevermind3 min drive
- ST Francis Brewing Company9 min drive
- Euro Cafe10 min drive
About this property
Seals Backpackers
Family-friendly hostel
Take advantage of a golf course, a corner/local shop and a terrace at Seals Backpackers. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as cycling and horse riding, at this hostel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a facial, a manicure/pedicure or a deep-tissue massage. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
- An outdoor pool
- Free self-parking
- Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Babysitting (surcharge), wedding services and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Seals Backpackers include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
- Patios, cookware/dishes/utensils and electric kettles
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 7 AM to 6 PM on request
- Area shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 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
Family friendly
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Playground
Conveniences
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Business services
- Business centre
- Computer station
- Meeting room
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Terrace
Spa
- Body scrubs
- Deep-tissue massages
- Facials
- Manicures/pedicures
- Spa treatment rooms
- Sports massages
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
- Designated smoking areas
- Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV
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 staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 75.00 to 130 for adults and ZAR 50 to 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)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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
Does Seals Backpackers have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Seals Backpackers pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Seals Backpackers?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Seals Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Seals Backpackers?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does Seals Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7 AM-6 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 900 per person applies.
Where is Seals Backpackers located?
This family-friendly Cape Saint Francis hostel is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Seal Point Lighthouse and Port St. Francis. St. Francis Bay Beach and St. Francis Links are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Seals Backpackers Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
7.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 6 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
Clarissa
17 Feb 2019
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.
Clarissa
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
8/10 Good
thomas
20 Mar 2018
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.
thomas
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2018
10/10 Excellent
mbulelo
6 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
mbulelo
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
DANDO
20 Mar 2023
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom needs a lot of attention-upgrade
DANDO
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lindeka
3 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lindeka
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021