Island Vibe Backpackers

Jeffreys Bay · South Africa

Island Vibe Backpackers

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68% MEH
Low confidence 37 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌿 Garden 🍺 Bar
Other facilities (22)
Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Pool Table Wi-Fi Smart TV Restaurant Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Linen Included Towels For Hire Late Check-out Security Lockers 24 Hour Security CCTV in Common Areas Common Room Lounge Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access Panoramic Views

Prices

Dorms $17 / night
Privates $33 / night

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Recent reviews

South Africa FEMALE 25-30 Mar 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Most amazing place! Will be back here again soon!

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 100%

Rundum perfekt, Dankeschön!!

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Netherlands FEMALE 25-30 Feb 17, 2026 Atm 100%

Lovely location and great and kind personnel. The place was constantly being cleaned! Only downside was that there was no lock on the door, nor any lockers.

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Canada MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Jan 13, 2026 Atm 100%

Great hostel. It’s got everything you need from events, excursions, outdoor fire place, shared kitchen, etc! It was clean & comfortable. The staff were amazing, shoutout to Liam and Sim for a great time sandboarding! Highly recommend!

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Australia MALE 25-30 Dec 20, 2025 Atm 60%

Pretty good hostel with amazing views. Security gates are good but could be improved with lockers in the rooms or locks on the doors.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Dec 4, 2025 Atm 100%

Had the best time at Ubuntu. Lovely vibe and lovely people 🏄

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Germany ALLFEMALEGROUP 25-30 Nov 28, 2025 Atm 80%

Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Haben ein Upgrade auf unser Zimmer bekommen und hatten einen tollen Blick auf das Meer. Die Mitarbeiter waren sehr herzlich. Abends herrscht eine ausgelassene Stimmung und man kann den Tag mit einem Bier ausklingen lassen. Würden jeder Zeit nochmal buchen.

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England MALE 18-24 Nov 17, 2025 Atm 100%

Great location and amazing staff, Charmaine and Jesper are incredible!

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Slovakia MALE 31-40 Nov 8, 2025 Atm 60%

Sometimes the water in the showers was cold, but the hostel makes up for it with extremely nice staff.

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USA MALE 25-30 May 16, 2025 Atm 80%

Great location and value but the food service and wifi was subpar - my rating says 8.6 but I’d give it an 8 for location and the property

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Italy FEMALE 25-30 Jan 7, 2025 Atm 80%

The hostel has so much potential. It’s so beautiful and located in the best spot. However it does feel quite unsafe, they have no criteria in selecting the travelers and there were some really strange people who would get very drunk/on drugs and kept bothering us and NOBODY from the stuff did anything. We felt extremely uncomfortable and it ruined our stay. Plus they tried to charge us for one night extra and were very unresponsive and unhappy to help…

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South Africa FEMALE 18-24 Dec 8, 2024 Atm 100%

Honestly, it's such a lovely place to stay! we even extended our trip so we could stay longer

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France MALE 31-40 Dec 1, 2024 Atm 80%

Very nice and chill place, i recommand the bungalows on the beach. Staff is very friendly and always here to help. Thanks, see you somehow !

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Germany MALE 31-40 Nov 3, 2024 Atm 100%

Aufgrund der Saison war nicht so viel los im Hostel, aber das Personal hat das wett gemacht. Neben Trommelunterricht, Surfen und Bingo am Lagerfeuer hat mir Silas, der Trommellehrer, auch spontan J-Bay inklusive Township gezeigt. Wer surfen lernen möchte ist dort auch sehr gut aufgehoben, weil der Strand unterhalb des Hostels gute Wellen für Anfänger wie mich bietet.

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New Zealand MALE 18-24 Sep 13, 2024 Atm 100%

Great views, great people, 10/10

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Scotland FEMALE Jun 21, 2024 Atm 100%

We had a great stay in Jeffrey’s Bay. Our room was comfortable and there was a really good vibe in the place.

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USA FEMALE 31-40 Jun 17, 2024 Atm 100%

When's the next time I can come back here? This hostel is in the most beautiful location. Waking up here, having an early morning cup of coffee, watching the waves, then snagging a board to go surf at dawn. This place is heaven. I took a morning surf lesson with Jimeal and was so thankful. To have someone who knows the breaks and help read the waves was unparalleled. That morning, we also had 2 different pods of dolphins come and swim right under our boards. It was incredible. I can't wait to...

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Belgium FEMALE 18-24 Apr 3, 2024 Atm 100%

Island Vibe is a true VIBE when staying in JBay! The hostel has everything you need and offers so much more! From breakfast and dinner to al lot of fun activities, and of course amazing staff to make your stay even nicer! We had the most fun and would go back anytime when staying in Jbay! :)

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 31, 2024 Atm 100%

The people there were really nice but it is not so clean

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Germany COUPLE 31-40 Mar 17, 2024 Atm 100%

We came as a backpacking couple,"just"stayed 4 nights and found a family like atmosphere at that place. Just everything feels so tight over there, I'd wonder if there's anything people could miss. Big plus: no matter if you can or cannot surf, you'll definitely leave hooked on it:)

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