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Seals Backpackers

2.0 star property
Family-friendly hostel with golf course and spa services

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Hiking
Backpackers Fam | Front of property
Full Stop | Living area
Outdoor pool
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Da Gama Road, Cape Saint Francis, Eastern Cape, 6313
  • Seal Point Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Port St. Francis
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • St. Francis Bay Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Cape Saint Francis

A family-friendly stay in Cape Saint Francis awaits you at Seals Backpackers. You'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Seal Point Lighthouse and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Port St. Francis. Highlights at this hostel include a golf course, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and sports massages along with body scrubs, facials and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Enjoy access to horse riding/hire, bike hire and mountain biking. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Cape Saint Francis hostel include St. Francis Links and St. Francis Bay Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Seal Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • St. Francis Links - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • St. Francis Bay Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Port St. Francis - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • St. Francis Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Christy's Catch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chokka Block Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rambling Rose - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪St Francis Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Time Taverna - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Seals Backpackers

Family-friendly hostel with golf course and spa services
Seals Backpackers offers its guests a golf course and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Seals Backpackers. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cape Saint Francis hostel.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Seals Backpackers offers 13 accommodations with free toiletries. Rooms open to patios. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials and body scrubs.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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
  • 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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hostel before 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

Is parking available at Seals Backpackers?

Yep, Seals Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Seals Backpackers?

The closest beach to Seals Backpackers is St. Francis Bay Beach (3.6 km).

Is there a spa on site at Seals Backpackers?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs and facials, as well as sports massages.

Does Seals Backpackers have a pool?

Seals Backpackers has an outdoor pool.

What makes Seals Backpackers a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Seals Backpackers.

Is Seals Backpackers family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services, a playground and a corner/local shop, it's no surprise that Seals Backpackers is a hit with families.

Does Seals Backpackers serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Seals Backpackers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 7 AM - 6 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Seals Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Seals Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Seals Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Seals Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mbulelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

DANDO

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bathroom needs a lot of attention-upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindeka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok - but needs a facelift!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Clarissa

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

thomas

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.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2018