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McGregor Backpackers

16 reviews
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Review Summary

4.7 out of 5from 16 reviews for McGregor Backpackers
Cleanliness
4.9/5
Service
4.7/5
Location
4.4/5
Safety
4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Janet L - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Janet L

Excellent.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely venue. Accommodation was perfect for us and the garden provided a beautiful setting to relax. It is a very well-equipped venue, with welcoming, friendly hosts.

Christo P - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christo P
With partner

Heerlik, gasvry, voel tuis.

Heerlik, rustige area, voel tuis.

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Lovely, hospitable, feels at home.

Lovely, peaceful area, feel at home.

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McGregor Backpackers 's response

Hello Christo,

It was a pleasure to host you both for the night. We hope your lovely wife enjoyed the rest of her 70th birthday. Hope to see you both in the future.
Warm regards
Dorothy and Geoff

McGregor Backpackers
Richard S - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Richard S
Individual traveller

Lovely!

Short and simple but it was exactly what I needed. I think to call it a backpackers is a little misleading, because it is very well-maintained, very quiet and a level above what one might usually expect from a backpackers.

McGregor Backpackers 's response

Hello Richard, thank you for your visit and very kind review. Geoff and I often think about changing the name as the 'backpacker' name often gives people the wrong impression of what we are. They have heard the horror stories. Those that come are wonderful, free-spirited and willing to give us a chance.
We hope you will come and stay when you are in McGregor next.
Warm regards
Dorothy and Geoff

McGregor Backpackers
Wilmarié G - Feb 2025
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Wilmarié G
With partner

Baie lekker.

Die gasheer het nie eens geweet ons was by hom ingeboek nie. Swak! Ons moes na 'n pub gaan met die hoop iemand kontak ons. Gelukkig het ek 'n voertuig sien stop by die pub met 'n advertensie op van die Backpackers en die persoon gevra waar en hoe kan ons inboek. Toe weet hy nie eens. Hy wou ons laat betaal en ek moes bewys ek het deur die webtuiste geboek. Dis uiters swak!!!

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Very nice.

The host didn't even know we were booked in. Poor! We had to go to a pub hoping someone would contact us. Luckily I saw a vehicle stop at the pub with an advertisement for the Backpackers and asked the person where and how we could check in. Then he didn't even know. He wanted us to pay and I had to prove I booked through the website. That's extremely poor!!!

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McGregor Backpackers 's response

Dear Wilmarie and Partner

I am very sorry about the "swak" service, i.e. that I was unaware that you were booked in via LekkeSlaap, although in our diary there was a question mark. Very unfortunately, it was an error on my side; firstly, that I lost my wife in September 2024. She used to do the admin, and I am still trying to find my way around all these booking sites.

I hope you do accept my apology for the inconvenience it caused.

Kind regards

Geoff @ McGregor Backpackers

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Adrie O - Dec 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Adrie O
Individual traveller

Heerlik! Gasheer baie akkommoderend en behulpsaam!

Kamer met eie badkamer was ruim, gesamentlike kombuis was baie goed toegerus en alles 100% skoon en netjies, lieflike rustige binnehoftuin om te ontspan.

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Wonderful! Host very accommodating and helpful!

Room with private bathroom was spacious, shared kitchen was very well equipped and everything 100% clean and tidy, lovely peaceful courtyard garden to relax.

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McGregor Backpackers 's response

Dear Adrie

Thank you for the lovely review.

Kind regards

Geoff @ McGregor Backpackers

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Anonymous Guest - Oct 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With friends

Very nice places!

We really enjoyed the place!

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Christina L - Nov 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Christina L
With partner

Rustig, vriendelik, mooi tuin, great mense.

Alles was top notch. Van die eienaars tot die verblyf. Beslis meer as 'n backpackers.

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Quiet, friendly, beautiful garden, great people.

Everything was top notch. From the owners to the accommodation. Definitely more than a backpackers.

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Estelle A - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Estelle A
With friends

Heerlike en rustige plek. Dierbare eienaars. Plek is netjies en skoon. Beveel dit definitief aan!

McGregor is 'n wonderlike dorpie om die battery te herlaai. Alles is omtrent stapafstand van die verblyf. Lekker restaurante, pragtige kerk en soveel om net in te asem en te geniet!

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Lovely and peaceful place. Dear owners. Place is neat and clean. Definitely recommend it!

McGregor is a great town to recharge the batteries. Everything is about walking distance from the accommodation. Nice restaurants, beautiful church and so much to just breathe in and enjoy!

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McGregor Backpackers 's response

Hello Estelle, thank you for your kind review. We hope you will come again as one weekend is not enough to absorb everything Mcgregor has to offer. Blessed Christmas.

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Cris I - Jul 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Cris I
With friends

Very pleasantly surprised.

Geoff and Dorothy are great. Their spot is clean and well kept, and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

McGregor Backpackers 's response

Hello Cris , thank you for this kind review. We were just sorry your stay was so short and we could not spend more time swopping adventure stories. We hope when you comeback to this area you will come and stay again.
Regards,
Dorothy and Geoff

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Carl W - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Carl W
With partner

Awesome night's rest after a long time on the road.

Well equipped, friendly owners and great little spots in town to get some supper or just to have a drink!

McGregor Backpackers 's response

Thank you for your kind review Carl. As bikers ourselves we know the value of a comfy bed and clean amenities when one arrives after a long time on the road and our motto is: "if it's not good enough for us, it's not good enough for our guests." Hurry back.

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Uschi R - May 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
3/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Uschi R
Individual traveller

Pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness and overall beauty of the place.

I loved the communal spaces. Beautiful, spacious and clean.

McGregor Backpackers 's response

Hello Uschi,
Thank you for your visit during the last pottery jamboree here in Mcgregor. We hope when you come for another, our backpackers will be your accommodation of choice. May the rest of 2022 be creative and fun filled for you.
Regards,
Dorothy and Geoff.

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Erna O - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Erna O
Family with young children

Comfortable and well located accommodation.

We had a lovely stay at McGregor backpackers while visiting family in the area. Our hosts were very friendly and accommodating, and made us feel right at home. Will definitely be staying here again when visiting the area.

McGregor Backpackers 's response

Thank you Erna for taking the time to write a review.
These reviews are what drive our business and we value each and every one.
We hope to see you and your delightful family again in the future.
Kindest regards
Dorothy and Geoff

McGregor Backpackers
Fanie T - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Fanie T
Individual traveller

Value for money

The owners are very friendly and helpful.

McGregor Backpackers 's response

Thank you Fanie, it was a pleasure for us to host you and your trusty steed of the road. We look forward to you returning and sharing a glass of wine with us, or we will meet on your hilltop.
Geoff and Dorothy

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Kerrin H - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Kerrin H
Large group

A wonderful overnight stop when doing the hike from Greyton

See stars

McGregor Backpackers 's response

Hello Kerrin, thank you for taking the time to review our establishment.

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

Gemaklik, vriendelik en lekker gekuier.

Baie gemaklike blyplek. Heerlike warm stort, skoon, netjies, gemaklike tuis-gevoel, vriendelikke diens, goed ingerig, heerlike bed.

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Comfortable, friendly and a good time.

Very comfortable place to stay. Lovely hot shower, clean, tidy, comfortable home feeling, friendly service, well furnished, lovely bed.

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McGregor Backpackers 's response

Hello Leon,
Thank you for your thoughtful and kind review. We are thankful to all those guests who take the time to write a review as these reviews are often what drive our business for other guests.
We hope you will pass our way again sometime in the future and enjoy our country hospitality once more.
Kind regards
Dorothy and Geoff

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Willie D - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willie D
Family with young children

Gasvryheid om oor huis toe te skryf

Dorothy was 'n gasvrou van formaat! Sy en Geoff het ons soos ou vriende ontvang. Ons het selfs hulle huweliksherdenking saam gevier met borrels en tuisgebakte sjokoladekoek. Hierdie is nie 'n tipiese backpackers nie - ons het heerlik daar gekuier saam met ons 2 kinders onder 7 jaar oud. Die perseel is silwerskoon! Dorothy doen baie moeite met die binnehof-tuin, gesamentlike areas en kamers. Ons aansluitende kamers met badkamer was ruim genoeg vir ons al 4. Ons was baie spyt om net een aand in die backpackers te spandeer - maar ons sit dit defnitief op ons terugkeer-lysie.

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Hospitality to write home about

Dorothy was a great hostess! She and Geoff received us like old friends. We even celebrated their wedding anniversary together with bubbles and home-baked chocolate cake. This is not a typical backpackers - we had a great time there with our 2 children under 7 years old. The premises are spotless! Dorothy puts a lot of effort into the courtyard garden, common areas and rooms. Our connecting rooms with bathroom were spacious enough for all 4 of us. We really regretted spending only one night in the backpackers - but we are definitely putting it on our return list.

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McGregor Backpackers 's response

Thank you Willem. We hope we will have the privilege of hosting you and your family some time in the future and for a longer stay.
Geoff and I love to welcome guests to our backpackers which is also our home and we love sharing time with them on the back stoep.
It was great that you could share our special occasion with us.
Take care and come back soon

McGregor Backpackers
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  • Capacity: 20 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out: 11:00
  • Address: 34 Bree Street, McGregor, 6708, Western Cape
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