Hostel Oudtshoorn - Backpacker's Paradise
Oudtshoorn - Backpacker's Paradise
148 Baron van Reede Street
PO Box 381 Oudtshoorn
South Africa
Tel.
+27 44 272 3436
Fax.
+27 86 633 7487
Customer Rating
| 90% | |
| 70% | |
| 70% | |
| 70% | |
| 90% | |
| 80% |
BACKPACKERS PARADISE & JOYRIDES
Where Comfort & Quality meet budget. Come home to this FOUR STAR family run hostel, where personal attention is the order of the day. Paradise is THE destination! The grounds are spacious stretching over 4 properties, so it is never crowded. The main hostel building has an amazing sunset balcony from where the Swartberg Mountains form an idyllic view. Join our adventurous Joyrides and cycle down the Swartberg Pass with a mountain bike and visit the attractions on the way down.
The hostel is within walking distance of the local restaurants, museums, supermarkets and banks. Well organised daily activities ensure an unforgettable experience in the Little Karoo! We offer amazing activities, meals and loads of freebies.
Daily full breakfast and ostrich steak BBQ, as well as free ostrich egg breakfast DIY style available during season.
FACILITIES: • Swimming Pool • Internet Access • Guest Kitchen • Travel Desk/Travel Info • DSTV • BBQ Area • Key Card Access • No Lockout • Credit Cards Accepted • Self-catering facilities • Towels • Laundry • Linen Included • Common Room • Pub and pool table • Safe off-road parking • Bike Parking • Bicycle Hire
DIRECTIONS: Coming into Oudtshoorn from George, continue in main road, Baron van Reede Street - direction Cango Caves. Continue to find Paradise on the corner of Baron Van Reede Street and Victoria Street. Coming in on R62, turn into Baron van Reede Street and follow directions as above.
On the right hand side of the road that goes to the caves.
Where Comfort & Quality meet budget. Come home to this FOUR STAR family run hostel, where personal attention is the order of the day. Paradise is THE destination! The grounds are spacious stretching over 4 properties, so it is never crowded. The main hostel building has an amazing sunset balcony from where the Swartberg Mountains form an idyllic view. Join our adventurous Joyrides and cycle down the Swartberg Pass with a mountain bike and visit the attractions on the way down.
The hostel is within walking distance of the local restaurants, museums, supermarkets and banks. Well organised daily activities ensure an unforgettable experience in the Little Karoo! We offer amazing activities, meals and loads of freebies.
Daily full breakfast and ostrich steak BBQ, as well as free ostrich egg breakfast DIY style available during season.
FACILITIES: • Swimming Pool • Internet Access • Guest Kitchen • Travel Desk/Travel Info • DSTV • BBQ Area • Key Card Access • No Lockout • Credit Cards Accepted • Self-catering facilities • Towels • Laundry • Linen Included • Common Room • Pub and pool table • Safe off-road parking • Bike Parking • Bicycle Hire
DIRECTIONS: Coming into Oudtshoorn from George, continue in main road, Baron van Reede Street - direction Cango Caves. Continue to find Paradise on the corner of Baron Van Reede Street and Victoria Street. Coming in on R62, turn into Baron van Reede Street and follow directions as above.
On the right hand side of the road that goes to the caves.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: | Total beds |
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| Number of rooms: | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 55 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception Opens: 07:30 - Closes: 22:00 |
| Opening times (over the year): | We are open all year round. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | We do pick ups from the Bus. When you make a booking, just let us now what time you are coming with the bus and we will arrange a pick up for you. |
| Parking: | We have secure parking. |
| Location: | Coming into Oudtshoorn from George, continue in main road, Baron van Reede Street - direction Cango Caves. Continue to find Paradise on the corner of Baron Van Reede Street and Victoria Street. Coming in on R62, turn into Baron van Reede Street and follow directions as above. On the right hand side of the road that goes to the caves. |
| Airport: | We can arrange a pick up or drop off at George Airport. But only at certin times of the day. |
Attractions
![]() | Museums/art galleries nearby | ![]() | Historical sites nearby |
![]() | Main attractions nearby | ![]() | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
![]() | Nightlife nearby | ![]() | Horseriding at or near hostel |
![]() | Restaurants nearby | ![]() | Shopping centre/market nearby |
![]() | Hostel with a difference | ![]() | Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
| Discounts and concessions available | Family rooms available | ||
| Suitable for wheelchair users | Sheets for hire | ||
| TV room | Self-catering kitchen | ||
| Groups welcome | Common room(s) | ||
| Sheets in price | Travel/Tour bureau | ||
| Laundry facilities | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel | ||
| Internet access | Café/Bar | ||
| Meals available | Currency exchange at or near hostel | ||
| Male only | Female only | ||
| Individual traveller welcome | Luggage Store | ||
| Lockers available | Non smoking room/area | ||
| Basic store available at or near the hostel | Garden | ||
| Green Hostel | Rates include local tax | ||
| Cycle store at Hostel | BBQ |
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