Blue Skies Backpackers
2.0 star property
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Popular amenities
- Bar
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
Cradock Road R350, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140
- Diocesan School for GirlsPlace, Diocesan School for Girls4 min drive
- Amazwi South African Museum of LiteraturePlace, Amazwi South African Museum of Literature5 min drive
- Rhodes UniversityPlace, Rhodes University6 min drive
Room options
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Basic Cabin
- 97 sq ft
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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Room (7 Sleeper)
- Sleeps 7
- 1 Double Bed and 5 Twin Beds
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Room (6 Sleeper)
- Sleeps 6
- 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
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Room (4 Sleeper)
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Luxury Bungalow
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Twin Bunk Bed
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Shared Dormitory
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood
Makhanda
With a stay at Blue Skies Backpackers in Makhanda, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of St Andrew's College and Diocesan School for Girls. .This hostel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Amazwi South African Museum of Literature and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from International Library of African Music.
What's nearby
- Diocesan School for Girls - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
- Amazwi South African Museum of Literature - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
- St Andrew's College - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
- Albany History Museum Complex - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
- Rhodes University - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
Restaurants
- Jacks Bagels - 4 min drive
- Major Frasers - 4 min drive
- The Pothole & Donkey - 4 min drive
- KFC - 5 min drive
- The Highlander - 4 min drive
About this property
Blue Skies Backpackers
Hostel in Makhanda with free parking
Blue Skies Backpackers offers 5 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and portable fans. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.
Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hostel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- A bar/lounge
Things to do
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- In-room microwave
- In-room refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
Conveniences
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Multilingual staff
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
Accessibility
- No elevator
More
- Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 4 shared bathrooms
- Shower
Food and drink
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Electric kettle
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Shared kitchen access
- Stovetop
More
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Blue Skies Backpackers Makhanda
Blue Skies Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Blue Skies Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Makhanda