Amapondo Lodge Port St Johns Backpackers
About
Accommodation
Accommodation ranges from basic rooms with en-suites and fan cooling to dormitories, a two-bedroom family unit, and self-catering cottages with kitchenettes. Safari glamping tents and camping sites with communal facilities available.
Facilities
On-site restaurant serves breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with sea views. Bar available. Communal facilities include kitchen, braai area, pool table, table tennis, on-site shop, laundry service, and 24-hour security.
Location & Surroundings
Port St Johns on South Africa's Wild Coast, 4 hours from East London, 5 hours from Durban. Accessible via N2 and R61 roads, shuttle from Mthatha, or charter flights to the local airstrip with iconic 'Gates of Port St Johns' twin mountains. Hidden waterfalls and coastal hikes nearby.
House Rules
Rooms
Seaview Cottage
Rustic double-storey wooden self-catering cottage with three bedrooms and large wooden deck with ocean views. Upstairs bedroom features a double bed and workspace desk; separate single bed room; downs
Crystal House
Unique hexagonal-designed self-catering cottage with breathtaking ocean views and spacious private balcony. Features king-size bed or two single beds in the main area, plus mezzanine loft with two sin
Shakti Cottage
Self-catering cottage with private balcony and ocean views. Features double bed, private en-suite bathroom with shower, and well-equipped kitchenette with fridge, kettle, microwave, gas mini stove, an
Shiva Cottage
Self-catering cottage with double bed, private en-suite bathroom with shower, and kitchenette with fridge, microwave, kettle, gas stove, and convection cooker. Private balcony with ocean views accessi
Basic Room
Affordable eco-friendly room sleeping maximum 2 adults with choice of two single beds or one king-size bed. Private en-suite bathroom with shower and toilet, private patio with open views. Children un
Classic Room
Classic rooms (Moya and Molweni), each with queen-size bed, maximum 2 adults. Private en-suite with shower, TV, ceiling fan, tea and coffee station, kitchenette with fridge, microwave, and kettle, plu
Tandi Room
Flexible room with 2 single beds or 1 king bed, sleeping 2 to 3 guests (third guest subject to R200 surcharge). Private en-suite with shower, TV, ceiling fan, tea and coffee station, kitchenette with
Wamkelekile
Two-bedroom family unit accommodating up to 4 adults. Flexible bed arrangements: four single beds, or one queen-size bed plus two singles. Private bathroom with shower, self-catering kitchenette with
Mzimbeet Dorm
Mixed 8-bed dormitory with eight single beds. Shared bathroom facilities and communal kitchen access. Price is per bed per night. Ideal for solo travellers, hikers, and social travellers.
Lali Dorm
Mixed 4-bed dormitory with two single beds and one bunk bed. Shared bathroom facilities and communal kitchen access. Price is per bed per night; entire room available for private use at R860 per night
Camping Site
Bring-your-own-tent campsite on terraced hillside with ocean views and coastal forest. Tents only; no trailers, caravans, or rooftop tents. No electricity or vehicle access to sites. Maximum 1 adult p
Glamping Tent
Safari glamping tents accommodating up to 2 adults on terraced hillside surrounded by coastal forest with ocean views. Comfortable beds with fresh linen and small porch with seating. Communal ablution
Basic Rooms
Simple en-suite rooms available in twin or double bed configurations. Each room features a private bathroom with shower and toilet, standing fan, TV, mini fridge, tea/coffee station, and patio/sitting
Classic Rooms – Moya and Molweni
En-suite rooms with queen-size bed, private bathroom with shower, ceiling fan, TV, tea and coffee station, and kitchenette with fridge/freezer, microwave, and kettle. Patio/sitting area. Ideal for cou
Classic Room – Tandi
Flexible room with two single beds or one king-size bed configuration. Can accommodate a third guest with an additional single bed at a R200 surcharge when available. Private en-suite bathroom with sh
Camping
Bring-your-own-tent camping on a terraced hillside with ocean views and coastal forest surroundings. Tents only; no trailers, caravans, or rooftop tents permitted. No electricity or vehicle access to
Safari Glamping Tents
Spacious glamping tents with comfortable bed, fresh linen, and porch seating area. Set on a terraced hillside within coastal forest with ocean views. Beach is a short walk away. Communal ablutions, sh
Location
Address
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape
Directions
Port St Johns is approximately 4 hours from East London and 5 hours from Durban. Accessible by road via the N2 and R61, by shuttle service from Mthatha bus stations, or by charter flight to the local airstrip featuring the iconic Gates of Port St Johns twin mountains.
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