Forest Gate Backpackers | Hostel in Plettenberg Bay

New |   8 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  3 Guests
Buffalo Hills Game Reserve Hostel | Forest Gate Backpackers

8 Bedroom Hostel in Buffalo Hills Game Reserve, Plettenberg Bay

Forest Gate Backpackers features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Plettenberg Bay. Featuring a tour desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. Each room has a shared bathroom with a bath, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer garden views. The hostel has a playground. You can play darts at Forest Gate Backpackers, and the area is popular for cycling. Goose Valley Golf Club is 6.5 miles from the accommodation, while Robberg Nature Reserve is 10 miles away.

Forest Gate Backpackers is located in Plettenberg Bay.

This 8 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Breakfast, and several others. This is a good star rated property . Coming to Plettenberg Bay and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Restaurant
  • Kids' meals
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Horseback riding
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Tennis equipment
  • Pool table
  • Walking tours
  • Cycling
  • Bike tours
  • Live music/Performance
  • Darts
  • Hiking
  • Archery
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Mini golf
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Tennis court
Entertainment
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Indoor play area
General
  • Breakfast
Guest Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Business center
  • Tour desk
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun deck
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Breakfast to-go containers
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Kids' pool
  • Swimming pool

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Reviews

Value for money:
6
Location:
7
Staff:
7.5
Facilities:
5.5
Comfort:
5
Cleanliness:
5.5
Wei-Ling
Feb 16, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
Canada
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: I cannot compliment enough this place or the staff!! Maritza (head Guest Services Manager I believe) went out if her way over and over to ensure my stay was incredible. The restaurant owner was friendly, helpful and genuine. The staff had tons of energy and danced about during my dinner. I couldn't be happier. The lodging was incredible, quiet, peaceful and serene. Bed was comfortable. Lodging was private and relaxing! I even went horse-back riding (very reasonably priced) and there were tons of activities for families. Even the gift shop was well priced. INCREDIBLE location. STAY HERE YOU WILL NOT REGRET A MOMENT!!
Negative: There's not a darn thing I didn't like. At one point (BRIEFLY) wifi crashed [we are located in middle of nowhere, close to Plett, but far enough] and they ran around like mad to fix ASAP. They really exceeded any expectation and I COME FROM a hospitality background. BEST stay in South Africa.
Summary: BEST PEACEFUL R & R! INCREDIBLE Staff, Serene Location. AMAZING stay!
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Economy Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 9 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Economy Single Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Bathtub

Kitchen

Toaster, Kitchenware, Stovetop, Kitchenette, Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Balcony, Barbecue, Patio, Outdoor dining area

General

Fire extinguisher, Hardwood or parquet floors, Trash cans, Earplugs, Fan, Ironing facilities, Heating

View

View, Garden view

Services

Wake-up service

Living Area

Dining area

Bedroom

Linens, Childrens' cribs

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Socket near the bed

Pool and Spa

Pool with a view
Standard Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 9 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
Standard Double Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Shared bathroom, Bathtub

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs
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