You can look forward to a golf course, a corner/local shop and a terrace at Seals Backpackers. Adventurous travellers may like the horse riding and cycling at this hostel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a facial or a manicure/pedicure. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Located in Cape Saint Francis, Seals Backpackers is near the beach. St. Francis Links and St. Francis Bay Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Equinox Mall and Jeffreys Bay Surf Village. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Cape Saint Francis travel guide
Da Gama Road, Cape Saint Francis, Eastern Cape, 6313
What's nearby
Seal Point Lighthouse
4 min drive - 2.8 km
Port St. Francis
6 min drive - 2.8 km
St. Francis Bay Beach
10 min drive - 5.5 km
St. Francis Bay Golf Club
11 min drive - 6.2 km
St. Francis Links
12 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
100 min drive
Restaurants
Bruces Ocean Museum Cafe
10 min drive
Off The Menu
9 min drive
Rambling Rose
10 min drive
Chokka Block
7 min drive
Twenty Two Eatery And Wine Bar
9 min drive
About this property
Seals Backpackers
Family-friendly hostel
Take advantage of a golf course, a corner/local shop and a terrace at Seals Backpackers. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as horse riding and cycling, at this hostel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a facial or a manicure/pedicure. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Babysitting (surcharge), barbecues and wedding services
Room features
All guest rooms at Seals Backpackers include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Patios, cookware/dishes/utensils and electric kettles
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Seals Backpackers?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Seals Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Seals Backpackers?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does Seals Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 7 AM-6 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 900 per person applies.
Where is Seals Backpackers located?
This family-friendly Cape Saint Francis hostel is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Seal Point Lighthouse and Port St. Francis. St. Francis Bay Beach and St. Francis Links are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Reviews
Seals Backpackers Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.0
Cleanliness
7.0
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 6 reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Peter
24 Dec 2019
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok - but needs a facelift!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Clarissa
17 Feb 2019
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
Verified review
8/10 Good
thomas
20 Mar 2018
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.