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Jacobs Bay Backpackers

Backpacker

Review Summary

4.3 out of 5from 59 reviews for Jacobs Bay Backpackers
Cleanliness
4.1/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.5/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Sanette B - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Sanette B
With partner

Ek sal nooit weer in 'n hotel gaan oorbly nie.

Te lekker. Dis soos ek sê ek sal nie weer in 'n hotel oorbly nie en kom eerder daarheen.

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I will never stay in a hotel again.

Too nice. It's like I say I won't stay in a hotel again and come there instead.

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Hi Sanette,

Baie dankie, dit was 'n plesier om julle hier te hê.

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Alida T - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alida T
With partner

Peaceful and quiet.

Relaxing and everything I expected.

Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Hi Alida,

Thank you, it was so nice to meet you. Hope to see you again soon.

Jacobs Bay Backpackers
Edward S - Mar 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Edward S

Cosy and lovely host.

Thanks so much for all your effort and everyone's friendliness. We had a lovely time there!

Elana C - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elana C
With friends

Puik.

Gaan definitief weer.

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Great.

Definitely going again.

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Ilke W - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Ilke W
Family with teenagers

Die uitrus en pragtige plek het ons siele goed gedoen.

Lieflike uiteensetting en ligging. Alles is pragtig en almal baie behulpsaam. Ek stel voor dat wanneer jy gaan kamp by die glamping tente, bring 'n opvou tafel saam en kampstoele. Daar is min/geen pakplek vir jou goedjies nie.

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The rest and beautiful place did our souls good.

Lovely layout and location. Everything is beautiful and everyone is very helpful. I suggest that when you go camping at the glamping tents, bring a folding table and camping chairs. There is little/no storage space for your things.

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Baie dankie Hoop om julle weer in die toekoms te sien.

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Gerda E - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Gerda E
On business

Net genoeg.

Alles wat jy nodig het vir jou oornag verblyf. Die res van die tyd loop hulle op dakke rond. Kan lekker braai en alles doen wat hulle by die huis doen. Personeel is vriendelik en baie behulpsaam, veral na ure in en uit. Dankie.

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Just enough.

Everything you need for your overnight stay. The rest of the time they walk around on rooftops. Can have a good barbecue and do everything they do at home. Staff are friendly and very helpful, especially after hours in and out. Thank you.

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Denese C - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Denese C
Individual traveller

Lovely.

Warm welcome, pleasant reception.

Henk B - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Henk B
Family with teenagers

An amazing experience.

Will go again due to the unique character and location.

Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Hi Henk,

Baie dankie. Hoop om julle weer te sien.

Jacobs Bay Backpackers
Theuns W - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Theuns W
Individual traveller

Heerlik vir 'n enkelreisiger.

Lieflike personeel. Besoekers ignoreer ongelukkig die aanwysings om nie steurende geraas te maak nie.

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Great for a single traveler.

Lovely staff. Unfortunately, visitors ignore the directions not to make disturbing noise.

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Albert T - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Albert T
With partner

Rustige omgewing.

Alles was soos geadverteer. Puik diens van personeel. Pixxie-garden is 'n moet besoek.

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Quiet environment.

Everything was as advertised. Great service from staff. Pixxie garden is a must visit.

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Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Hi Albert, baie dankie. Hoop om julle weer te sien.

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Douw V - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Douw V
With friends

Tipiese backpacker.

Dit is 'n tipiese backpacker, maar beslis een van die beter een. Die TV-kamer met DStv is 'n groot plus vir sport-entoesiaste.

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Typical backpacker.

This is a typical backpacker, but definitely one of the better ones. The TV room with DStv is a big plus for sports enthusiasts.

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Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Hi Douw,

Baie dankie, hoop om jou gou weer te sien. Lekker toer.

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Suzanne S - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Suzanne S
With partner

Beste backpackers wat ek al besoek het.

Octavia het ons met die grootste glimlag ontvang wat tot haar oë laat skitter het. Dit was baie stil en ons kon die natuur hoor. Almal was vriendelik en ons het lekker gesels met ander kuiergaste.

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Best backpackers I have visited.

Octavia welcomed us with the biggest smile that made her eyes sparkle. It was very quiet and we could hear nature. Everyone was friendly and we enjoyed chatting with other visitors.

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Eurika S - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eurika S
With friends

Wonderlike mense.

Vriendelik flinke diens. Baie behulpsame mense.

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Wonderful people.

Friendly prompt service. Very helpful people.

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Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Hi Eurika,

Baie dankie, hoop om julle gou weer te sien. :)

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Theresa H - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Theresa H
With partner

Die was een van die heel beste backpackers wat ek al besoek het. Die personeel is ongelooflik hulpvaardig. Beplan reeds my volgende kuier by Jacobs Bay Backpackers.

Ek het nog nooit sulke vriendelike en behulpsame mense ontmoet nie. Die Fairy Village neem jou na 'n ander wêreld. Ek sal enige persoon aanbeveel om hul te besoek. 100% tevrede met alles daar.

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It was one of the very best backpackers I have ever visited. The staff is incredibly helpful. Already planning my next visit to Jacobs Bay Backpackers.

I have never met such kind and helpful people. The Fairy Village takes you to another world. I would recommend anyone to visit them. 100% satisfied with everything there.

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Melanie T - Sep 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Melanie T
With friends

Baie vriendelike ontvangs, rustige, heerlike kuier-atmosfeer.

Ons is vriendelik ontvang, en op 'n toer gevat om vir ons te wys waar kombuis, badkamers, en verskillende braai-areas is. Die personeel is almal baie hulpvaardig en vriendelik. Sal vir seker weer van hul gebruikmaak.

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Very friendly reception, peaceful, lovely visiting atmosphere.

We were kindly received, and taken on a tour to show us where the kitchen, bathrooms, and different braai areas are. The staff are all very helpful and friendly. Will definitely use them again.

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Andre W - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre W
With friends

Baie lekker, vriendelike personeel, goed ontvang.

Het dit gate uit geniet.

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Very nice, friendly staff, well received.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Anouk C - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Anouk C
With friends

Very spontaneous trip, everything worked out well.

Met some nice people.

Alex C - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alex C
With friends

Amazeballs.

It was stunning. Love the people.

Llewellyn Dylan M - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Llewellyn Dylan M
With partner

Wel wat kan 'n mens sê? Dit was 'n verassing en uniek na wat ons gesoek het. Die natuur doen wonders aan 'n mens en almal was nice en vriendelik. Die eienarrs moet net vir die oom wat hle media doen vra on hom in te hou by die gaste en sy eie ding te doen. Verder was dit uitstekend goed en ons sal definitief weer soontoe gaan.

Dit was asemrowend and definitief uniek vir 'n getroude paartjie. Almal vriendelike personeel en hulle kyk baie mooi na die plek regtig tot op die eienaar Eddie dink ek wat so mooi nat maak. Oh ja hoe kan ek vergeet die vriendelike bestuurderes and haar 2 helpertjies pragtige seuns en baie spontaan.

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Well what can one say? It was a surprise and unique to what we were looking for. Nature does wonders to a person and everyone was nice and friendly. The owners should just ask the uncle who does hle media to keep him to himself with the guests and do his own thing. Other than that it was excellent and we will definitely go there again.

It was breathtaking and definitely unique for a married couple. All friendly staff and they look after the place very well really down to the owner Eddie I think that makes it so nice. Oh yes, how can I forget the friendly drivers and her 2 helpers, beautiful boys and very spontaneous.

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Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Hi Llewellyn,
Baie dankie , ek hoop om julle weer te sien oor die groot dae. Dit was 'n plesier om julle hier te hê.

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Simone G - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Simone G
With friends

Dis 'n absolute gem.

Alles was mooi skoon, almal was baie behulpsaam en net 'n lekker gees.

Roux D - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Roux D
With friends

Special atmosphere created with friendly and accommodating staff.

We were allowed to move to accommodation nearer to the braai area. The kitchen is well equipped. Reception assisted to sort out some of my private business matters.

Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Hi Roux,

Dit was baie lekker met julle hier. Hoop om julle weer te sien.

Jacobs Bay Backpackers
Maré F - Feb 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Maré F
Family with young children

Lovely. Basic stay.

The pixie and fairy garden is amazing. Bedding was clean. Facilities is great. Everything is there. Bathrooms and tent outside area a bit shabby. But great stay none the less.

Khalid G - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Khalid G
Individual traveller

Very good customer service and friendly staff.

Quaint and value for money accommodation. I stayed in the A-frame tent with en-suite. I love the outdoor shower (hot & cold water).

Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Thanks a million!

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Paul C - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Paul C
Individual traveller

Very pleasant.

See stars.

Wimpie M - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Wimpie M
With partner

Was baie lekker.

Skoon en netjies en personeel is vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Was very nice.

Clean and tidy and staff are friendly and helpful.

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Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Hi,

Baie dankie, ons is bly julle het dit geniet. Hoop om julle weer in die toekoms te sien.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Glamping under the stars.

As we were the only guests for the evening, they upgraded us to a tent with an ensuite bathroom and barbecue. I thought I was going to get cold in the tent, but it was very cozy warm. They were very accommodating towards my dog as well. It is the ideal place for foreigners and young people to gather from far and wide and enjoy each other's company over a campfire.

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Wayne V - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Wayne V
With partner

It was OK, not wat I expected but it grew on me.

The outdoor shower was not on for me, it happened to be cold while we stayed there and raining so it was not a pleasant experience, otherwise enjoyed the stay.

Rene P - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Rene P
With friends

Enjoyed the stay. Didn't see much of the host to ask questions.

Seems a bit neglected, couldn't find any teaspoons. A pot of oil was left on the floor in kitchen and anybody could fall over it. No pool as photo showed on website. Enjoyed the 1 night stay anyway, as I am an easy person.

Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Hi Rene, we would like to apologize for your negative experience at our backpackers. If you wouldn't mind giving us a call on 073 302 5835 at your earliest convenience, it would be greatly appreciated.
We look forward to speak with you and your family and managing to satisfy your needs when visiting our backpackers again.
Kind Regards
Jacob's Bay Backpackers

Jacobs Bay Backpackers
Anica B - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Anica B
With friends

Nie op standaard, glad nie die geld werd.

Ongelukkig was dit 'n groot teleurstelling om hier te oornag. Die kombuis is glad nie goed toegerus nie. Ons groep moes gaan glase koop omdat daar nie eers was nie. Daar was nie eers bekers vir koffie of messe en vurke nie. Die badkamers was onsaglik vuil. Van die bestuurders het tot middernaglike ure gekuier en was so dronk en raserig. Dit was so steurend en hulle het die hele badkamer vuilgemaak omdat iemand naargeword het. Meer as dit was al die beddegoed vuil. Ons kan nie eers onder die komberse slaap nie. In ons een tent het daar muise uit die kussing geklim toe ons ons kop op die kussing neerlê. Ek het al in 'n paar backpackers oornag, maar hierdie was glad nie glad nie eers naby aan standaard nie. En teen die prys wat ons per persoon betaal het sou ek darem net 'n skoon bed, tent, mes en vurk of pot verwag. Dit was regtig 'n negatiewe ervaring. Bly weg.

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Not up to standard, not worth the money at all.

Unfortunately, it was a big disappointment to spend the night here. The kitchen is not well equipped at all. Our group had to go and buy glasses because there weren't even any. There weren't even mugs for coffee or knives and forks. The bathrooms were extremely dirty. Some of the drivers were hanging out until midnight hours and were so drunk and noisy. It was so disturbing and they made the whole bathroom dirty because someone got nauseous. More than that, all the bedding was dirty. We can't even sleep under the blankets. In one of our tents, mice climbed out of the pillow when we put our head down on the pillow. I've stayed in a few backpackers, but this one was nowhere near standard. And for the price we paid per person I would at least expect a clean bed, tent, knife and fork or pot. It was a really negative experience. stay away

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Marissa L - Oct 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marissa L
With partner

Rustig.

Was rustig en stil. Vriendelik en behulpsaam.

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Restful.

Was calm and quiet. Friendly and helpful.

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Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Dit was lekker om julle hier te hê.

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Alferro J - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alferro J
On business

Good value for money.

Facilities well maintained and staff friendly.

Petrizia P - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Petrizia P
With partner

Dit was heerlik en baie rustig.

Ons was pasgetroud so ons was baie moeg na die troue. Ons het net rustigheid en stilte nodig gehad.

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It was lovely and very peaceful.

We were newly married so we were very tired after the wedding. We just needed peace and quiet.

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Limari L - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Limari L
With partner

Heerlike kampkuier!

Wonderlike, primitiewe kuierplek!

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Great camping trip!

Wonderful, primitive hangout!

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Jacqueline W - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jacqueline W
Family with young children

Rustige naweek weg.

Asemrowende plek, skoon, en baie rustig. Amazing fairy en pixie tuin. Personeel vriendelik en baie behulpsaam. Sal definitief weer gaan.

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Quiet weekend away.

Breathtaking place, clean, and very quiet. Amazing fairy and pixie garden. Staff friendly and very helpful. Will definitely go again.

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Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Baie dankie Jacqueline, ons hoop om julle weer gou te sien.

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Wynand B - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Wynand B
With friends

Baie interessant.

Hierdie is 'n baie goeie verblyf opsie indien 'n persoon net vir een aand 'n plek kort om te slaap. Baie goeie geriewe.

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Very interesting.

This is a very good accommodation option if a person only needs a place to sleep for one night. Very good facilities.

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Alta C - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alta C
With partner

Nie luuks, maar gesellig en interessant.

Ons het die Backpackers gekies omdat Dana Snyman se tweede Swarthondkonsert daar aangebied is en dit gerieflik en bekostigbaar was om sommer by dieselfde plek te bly. Dis nie 'n plek wat luukse verblyf bied nie, maar dis skoon en bekostigbaar en dit het karakter. Die hoekies en gangetjies op die terrein, die gesellige tuin en Pixie se gasvryheid het dit 'n besondere verblyf gemaak. Maak ook seker jy besoek die feetjietuin op die terrein!

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Not luxurious, but cozy and interesting.

We chose the Backpackers because Dana Snyman's second Black Dog concert was presented there and it was convenient and affordable to just stay at the same place. It's not a place that offers luxury accommodation, but it's clean and affordable and it has character. The nooks and crannies on the site, the cozy garden and Pixie's hospitality made it a special stay. Also make sure you visit the fairy garden on site!

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Louis S - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Louis S
With partner

Lekkerste atmosfeer gewees.

Was baie lekker gewees ek beveel dit enige tyd aan vir almal.

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Nice atmosphere.

Was very nice I recommend it to anyone at any time.

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Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Beste Derick,

Baie dankie, hoop om julle weer in die toekoms te sien.

Groete,
Jacobs Bay Backpackers

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Zulpha D - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Zulpha D
Family with young children

It was awesome!

See stars.

Louis V - Sep 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Louis V
On business

Waarde vir geld vir die geleentheid.

Uitstekend geskik vir die doel van my besoek aan Jacobsbaai.

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Value for money for the event.

Excellent for the purpose of my visit to Jacobs Bay.

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Chynelle F - Jan 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Chynelle F
Family with teenagers

Really love this Backpackers.

We really enjoyed our stay.

Anonymous Guest - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
Individual traveller

Staff is friendly.

It's average. Must say staff are friendly.

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Wouter V - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Wouter V
With partner

Het plek gesoek om te oornag vir twee aande terwyl ek na die nuwe stuk grond gaan kyk wat ek gekoop het naby Velddrif.

Gemeenskaplike kombuis word nie netjies gehou deur residente nie. Daar blyk ook nie personeel te wees wat dit doen nie. Prys vir die kamer(tjie) per nag regverdig nie die fasiliteite beskikbaar nie - geen privaat badkamer nie. Gemeenskaplike badkamer word nie skoon gehou nie, weereens, residente is verantwoordelik en meeste steur hulle nie aan kennisgewings nie. Ek moes een aand self die personeel gaan vra om hul musiek (doef-doef) sagter te maak sodat ons kan rus (na 9 pm).

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Looking for a place to stay for two nights while I check out the new plot of land I bought near Velddrif.

Communal kitchen is not kept tidy by residents. There doesn't seem to be any staff doing this either. Price for the room(s) per night does not justify the facilities available - no private bathroom. Communal bathroom is not kept clean, again, residents are responsible and most do not pay attention to notices. One night I had to ask the staff myself to turn down their music (doof-doof) so that we could rest (after 9 pm).

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Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Hi Wouter,
Ons is baie jammer oor die probleem met die kombuis, die dames wat skoonmaak maak elke oggend seker dat dit skoon is daar. Elke gas is ook verantwoordelik om self agter hulle skoon te maak as hulle iets gebruik deur die dag want die dames het ook ander areas om skoon te hou. In ons beskrywing op Travelground se dit duidelik "Communal Bathrooms" so nie een van ons kamers het 'n privaat badkamer nie. Die persoon wat u stil gaan maak het was nie van ons personeel lede nie, dit was een van die permanente huurders hier en dit was uitgeklaar met hom.
Weereens jammer oor die ongerief.

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James N - Jun 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
James N
Individual traveller

Dit was baie rustig en die kalmte wat dit in 'n mens bring tel baie.

Dit is 'n plek wat ek weer en weer na toe sal gaan.

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It was very peaceful and the calmness it brings you counts for a lot.

It's a place that I'll visit again and again.

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Maryke M - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Maryke M
With partner

Lekker plek met baie gemeenskaplike geriewe.

Ons het ons kort tydjie by Jacobs Bay Backpackers geniet!

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Nice place with communal facilities.

We enjoyed our short stay at Jacobs Bay Backpackers!

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Wybrand T - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Wybrand T
With friends

Was baie warm maar lieflike tuine en braaiplek, baie lekker gebly!

Altavia was amazing, sy het ons verwelkom en rondgewys, die gronde is goed versorg en geriewe wel na gekyk, die "huisies" was wel baie warm maar dit was 'n warm dag, as jy net daar moet slaap is daar geen klagtes nie. Ons gaan definitief weer terugkom met meer vriende om 'n naweek daar te spandeer!

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Was very hot but lovely gardens and barbecue area, very nice stay!

Altavia was amazing, she welcomed us and showed us around, the grounds were well taken care of and facilities were looked after, the "houses" were indeed very warm but it was a hot day, if you just have to sleep there there are no complaints. We will definitely come back again with more friends to spend a weekend there!

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Baie dankie Wybrand

Ek sien uit vir die groep wat julle volgende keer saam bring.

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Richard L - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Richard L
With partner

Sal enige tyd weer daar bly.

Die plek staan bo-aan ons lys vir besoek aan Weskus. Stukkie paradys.

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Would stay there again anytime.

The place is at the top of our list to visit on the West Coast. Piece of paradise.

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Joslin Abre B - Nov 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Joslin Abre B

Rustigheid.

Jacobs Bay Backpackers is asemrowend, die buitelewe, het dit terdeë geniet.

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Peacefulness.

Jacobs Bay Backpackers is amazing. Really enjoyed the outside world.

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Baie dankie Abre, ons hoop om julle gou weer te sien.

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Bianca V - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bianca V
With friends

Amazing ervaring met baie nice mense.

Ek sal dit vir enige iemand aanbeveel. Ons het die 2 dae gate uit geniet. Vriendelikste bestuurder en span wat mens welkom laat voel. Beveel dit aan vir enige iemand met 'n smile!

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Amazing experience with very nice people.

I would recommend it to anyone. We enjoyed the 2 days dearly. Friendliest manager and team that makes you feel welcome. Recommend it to anyone with a smile!

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Desiree V - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Desiree V
Family with young children

Dit was wonderlik.

Die plek was ietsie anders van ander plekke. Daar is ruimte vir verbetering .

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It was wonderful.

The place was a bit different to others. There is room for improvement.

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Simoné V - May 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Simoné V
With partner

Baie aangenaam.

Ons was baie tevrede met ons verblyf.

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Very pleasant.

We were very satisfied with our stay.

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Richard L - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Richard L
With partner

Stukkie hemel op aarde.

Die beste backpacker oord op die Weskus. Weer gaan beslis.

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Piece of heaven on earth.

The best backpacker resort on the West Coast. Weather is definitely going.

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Jacobs Bay Backpackers 's response

Dankie Johan, dit was lekker om julle hier te kon hê. Ek is bly julle het dit geniet en ons hoop ons sien julle weer.

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Eileen S - Jan 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Eileen S

Baie gemaklik en gerieflike fasiliteite.

Die personeel is baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Die eienaar is 'n baie aangename mens en laat mens baie tuis en welkom voel en deel van almal. Die kombuis is baie goed toegerus met byna enige iets wat jy benodig. Ek sal beslis terug gaan met 'n groep vriende.

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Very comfortable and nice facility.

The staff is very friendly and helpful. The owner is a very nice person and make you feel at home and welcome. The kitchen is very well equipped with almost anything you will need. Will definitely go back with a group of friends.

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Charmaine M - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Charmaine M

Nice to meet and braai with other people from all over the country.

Friendly owners. Helpful. Adventure.

Anonymous Guest - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Unique, quiet and peaceful with clean facilities and hot water.

Unique, quiet and peaceful with clean facilities and hot water.

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Martli D - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
2/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
2/5
Martli D
With friends

Raserig, vuil badkamers.

Die musiek in die nag het min slaap moontlik gemaak en die fassiliteite was taamlik vuil. Daar was ook niemand beskikbaar om ons te ontvang met die aankoms nie. Jacobsbaai is egter 'n mooi plekkie. Ek sal volgende keer in 'n gastehuis bly.

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Noisy, dirty bathrooms.

The music at night made for little sleep and the facilities were rather dirty. There was also no one available to receive us upon arrival. However, Jacobsbaai is a nice place. I will stay in a guest house next time.

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Hi Mart,
Soos ek aan jou verduidelik het maak ons die kantoor 17h00 middae toe die nommer van die kantoor staan op die hek en ons het 'n klokkie wat gelui kan word. Wat toilet geriewe aanbetref ons werkers maak skoon en maak ook altyd seker dat dit skoon is, maar jammer as julle dit vuil gekry het. Die mense wat musiek gemaak het, het ek net na elf stil gemaak, dit was 'n lang naweek en almal wou hulle net geniet.

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Antoinette E - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette E
With friends

Dit was baie lekker om by Jacobs Bay Backpackers te kon oornag, beslis sal ons weer gaan.

Ons het baie lekker gebly by Jacobs Bay Backpackers, sal beslis weer gaan.

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It was a very nice stay at Jacobs Bay Backpackers, will definitely be back.

We really enjoyed our stay at Jacobs Bay Backpackers, will definitely be going back.

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Hi Antoinette

Dit is altyd vir ons lekker vir ons om te hoor dat ons gaste dit hier by ons geniet het.

Hoop om julle binnekort weer te sien

Weskus Groete

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Dawfre T - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dawfre T
With friends

Waarde vir geld!

Netjies! Veilig.

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Value for money!

Tidy! Safe.

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Thank you so much, hope you enjoyed your wedding.

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Dawie C - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Dawie C
Large group

Waarde vir geld.

Plek kort bietjie nuwe kombuisware. Swembad kan ook help. Verder het ek dit geniet.

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Value for money.

Place needs some new kitchenware. Swimming pool would help a lot. Otherwise I enjoyed it a lot.

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Louise P - Dec 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
1/5
Louise P
With partner

Interessante opset met baie potensiaal.

Uiters teleurgesteld met diens - die dame het nie geweet van ons bespreking, maar darem gehelp nadat ek die bevestiging via LekkeSlaap aan haar gewys het. Die prys is totaal buite verband met wat aangebied word, soortgelyke backpackers by Elandsbaai vra R150 per nag! Die badkamer was oorspronklik skoon en netjies totdat ek gesien het die kat gebruik dit as toilet sonder dat iemand dit skoonmaak en ontsmet! Die bed se paslaken was ook vuil en vol grond, duidelik nie opgemaak en die linne nie vervang nie! Jammer, maar ek lê dit voor bestuur se deur! Soos gesê, die plek het baie potensiaal.

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Interesting setup with a lot of potential.

Extremely disappointed with service - the lady didn't know about our booking, but at least helped after I showed her the confirmation via LekkeSlaap. The price is totally unrelated to what is on offer, similar backpackers at Elandsbaai charge R150 per night! The bathroom was originally clean and tidy until I saw the cat using it as a toilet without anyone cleaning and disinfecting it! The fitted sheet of the bed was also dirty and full of soil, clearly not made up and the linen not replaced! Sorry, but I'm laying it at management's door! As said, the place has a lot of potential.

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