Nothando

Plettenberg Bay · South Africa

Nothando

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76% NOT TOO BAD
Low confidence 25 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🅿️ Free Parking 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (21)
Adaptors Tours/Travel Desk Housekeeping Internet Access Book Exchange PlayStation DVD's Board Games Wi-Fi Linen Included Towels Included Cots Available Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Common Room Free WiFi Free Internet Access Hot Showers Safe Deposit Box Tea & Coffee Making Facilities

Prices

Dorms $21 / night
Privates $48 / night

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Recent reviews

France MALE 18-24 Apr 24, 2026 Atm 100%

One of the nicest hostels ive ever stayed in, in a must go location on the garden route. The host was the best I have ever had in a hostel so warm and friendly, she even made us dinner for free one night which is just amazing ! Highly recommend.

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Denmark MALE 18-24 Apr 18, 2026 Atm 100%

a lovely stay in central plett

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Italy FEMALE 18-24 Apr 1, 2026 Atm 100%

It was an Amazing stay. The owner was very nice and gave me a lot of advice and the structure was nice and clean.

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Czech Republic MALE 25-30 Mar 23, 2026 Atm 100%

The best hostel I have ever stayed in. The owner even cooked for all of us for free. I loved the occasional company by their Yorkie terrier. The location is close to shops of all kind. Absolutely marvellous experience. I recommend to set up a visible board where guests could offer to share their rental cars with others as I did on daily basis here. Besides that, it's a humble and marvelous place I enjoyed to stay in. 🇨🇿 P.S. Bring the owner a postcard from your home country if you can.

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Switzerland FEMALE 31-40 Jan 5, 2026 Atm 100%

Ich fand das Hostel sehr familiär - Vinthi steckt viel Liebe und Fürsorge in ihre Arbeit und ist stets präsent mit ihrer liebevollen Art - sei es ein offenes Ohr oder selbst gebackenen Muffins, man fühlt sich bei ihr leicht wie zu Hause. Es war sehr sauber und auch eine wirklich angenehme, familiäre Atmosphäre. Die Lage ist super, 5 Minuten vom Stadtkern mit Restaurants und Clubs.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Nov 2, 2025 Atm 100%

The staff were very friendly and helpful in ensuring I had a great stay. The bathroom in the dorm was spacious and clean. There were plenty of nice amenities, too. Would stay again!

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England MALE 25-30 Sep 30, 2025 Atm 60%

V was such a great host

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USA FEMALE Jun 16, 2025 Atm 100%

This was my first time in South Africa from USA. This was a great one night stay in Plett. The check in was easy. The host was awesome. She even cooked soup and fresh bread and we all ate as a family. The place was clean. I parked my car and all was safe and secure. There is a nice beach you can walk to called Lookout. Check it out. You should stay here. I would come back.

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Germany MALE 18-24 May 23, 2025 Atm 60%

It was a great spot, easy to go to the beach aand supermarkets

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Germany MALE 25-30 May 21, 2025 Atm 100%

Very nice little hostel. Vinthi is so cool and tries to help whenever needed.

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England FEMALE 18-24 Jan 12, 2025 Atm 80%

very positive experience here. host was so kind and generous, she baked muffins to share, and helped us with our cooking with her wonderful flavours. location is a 5/10 min walk from the beach and 2 mins from the nearest shop. wasnt super social as only one dorm, and mostly private accommodations but it was such a relaxed atmosphere which we much needed. 10/10 reccommend as a place to stay in plettenberg as female travellers as very safe, and host provides a taxi as ubers not much used.

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Austria FEMALE 25-30 Nov 24, 2024 Atm 100%

Mein Aufenthalt war absolut super! Alles top, bestes Hostel in dem ich bisher war. Super lage, extrem sauber und die Mitarbeiter sind sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und höflich. Ich werde definitiv wieder kommen.

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Switzerland FEMALE 31-40 Sep 26, 2024 Atm 80%

A home away from home, with the loveliest hosts. Vinthi goes the far extra mile for you. Also, very convenient Location with access to great cafés, restaurants and shop by foot. Would stay there any time again. Thanks for having me🙏🏼😊

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Sep 18, 2024 Atm 100%

We were a group of 4 and we enjoyed our stay so so much! The room was wonderful and comfortable :) but the best part are definitely the owners! They helped us in every situation and they were so nice and kind! We absolutely loved that place!

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USA MALE 18-24 May 2, 2024 Atm 100%

Great, close to downtown, good atmosphere, and very kind hosts.

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Netherlands FEMALE 31-40 Mar 26, 2024 Atm 100%

Very friendly host.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Mar 20, 2024 Atm 100%

Vinthi and Steve are wonderful guests, very careful and always keen to give you some advice or going on a drink with you. You can easily walk to the beach and lagoon and to the Main Street. Also, the beds are good and everything you need in a kitchen is provided. I would definitely recommend this hostel!!

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Germany MALE 31-40 Mar 18, 2024 Atm 100%

Awesome, friendly, clean, well equipped, pleasant, comfy. Did I mention it's awesome? I found it one of the best hostels I went to in my life.

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Netherlands FEMALE 31-40 Mar 14, 2024 Atm 100%

very nice place, owner really nice, got free bananabread, they baked bread that we got, very helpful and nice staff. Would recommend this place

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Belgium FEMALE 18-24 Mar 11, 2024 Atm 100%

I had the most wonderful stay at Nothando backpackers! The place is well taken care of, cosy, close to the centre, has everything you need etc. Vinthi and her family are just THE BEST! She is so sweet and helpful. I really felt at home here and would go back anytime.

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