Lungile Backpackers

Port Elizabeth · South Africa

Lungile Backpackers

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40% SHIT
Medium confidence 60 reviews

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🍺 Bar 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (21)
Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Shuttle Bus Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Linen Included Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Towels For Hire Late Check-out Security Lockers Safe Deposit Box Hot Showers Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Pool Table Wi-Fi

Prices

Dorms $15 / night
Privates $41 / night

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Recent reviews

England FEMALE 18-24 Apr 9, 2026 Atm 80%

I had a good stay here. It was low season so very quiet but the staff were helpful and friendly and the rooms were spacious and nice. It's not close to the centre of town but there are shops in walking distance

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Italy MALE 31-40 Jan 8, 2026 Atm 100%

The hostel is situated in a safe area close to bars, restaurants etc. The staff is super laid back and helped organising the safari at Addo. I booked a private room, it was clean and comfortable. The place allows for a nice socialization between the travelers, with the addition of having 2 terraces. Can only recommend!

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Germany MALE 31-40 Dec 15, 2025 Atm 80%

Die Einzel- / Zweibettzimmer sind leider extrem hellhörig und die Tür zu meinem Zimmer klemmte leider aufgrund eines kaputten Scharniers leider massiv. Das Hostel ist ansonsten gepflegt, es gibt eine schöne Küche und die Bäder sind riesig. Die Airportnähe (8min mit Uber) ist super.

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Australia MALE 31-40 Nov 11, 2025 Atm 100%

Good hostel, quiet and peaceful, nice stay.

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Mozambique MALE 18-24 Oct 5, 2025 Atm 100%

wonderful place!

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England MALE Sep 29, 2025 Atm 60%

Good clean hostel , well designed and smart rooms and bathrooms of good quality decor..lockers and storage spaces we're good. There was a kitchen and fridge but didn't really use it. Staff in the mornings need to be quieter as walls are thin and both days woken about 7am by cleaners shouting at each other in the corridor..

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England MALE 25-30 Sep 26, 2025 Atm 20%

Super clean and comfortable. Hardly any one there when I went in November

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South Africa MALE Jul 2, 2025 Atm 100%

Great Gem that needs to found. Would recommend a sign outside saying Lungile Backpackers with the meaning of Lungile. As your GPS takes you behind the property. Not easily sign posted. Also would suggest plug points at all the beds, to charge your phone. Would get the light fixed on the 1st shower been out from the time I checked in until now. Would sell small keep sacks. Stickers, magnets, key chains, small items I believe that they would sell. I was looking for a sticker don't have any.

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Democratic Rep. of Congo MALE 25-30 Apr 10, 2025 Atm 100%

Close to beach. Restaurants. Bars and in a nice area. The staff Mr Ivans is literally a brother. Thanks Lungile, I will come back

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Apr 7, 2025 Atm 100%

Lovely hostel Had to get a lift that was not overpriced and they helped me with everything. Very friendly people i would definitely go there again. Thank you

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 31, 2025 Atm 100%

Suoer zimmer aber alte Küche

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Belgium MALE Jan 30, 2025 Atm 80%

We booked room number 9, the receiving staff member told us twice that he upgraded our room. He gave us room....9! In this room were fridge, both bedside lamps not connected to the electricity. In the bathroom, the rubbish bin was not emptied. The toilet rings were loose and not working. The flush knob blocked and water streamed on. Empty hand soap container. Sticky jam on bedside cupboard. They need an effective management that upgrades the level.

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France MALE 25-30 Jan 25, 2025 Atm 40%

Malgré le personnel vraiment froid et la cuisine qui est sale, l'etablissement est agréable et bien situé

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Jan 24, 2025 Atm 40%

Leuk! Maar niet geweldig. Kamers zijn heel cramped, geen ventilator te bespeuren in dit gebouw, ondanks vele mensen op 1 kamer soms. Zwembad vies, niet schoon, en niet uitnodigend om in te zwemmen. Beetje dode buurt, maar dat geldt voor het merendeel van PLZ helaas; hostel organiseert geen kleine leuke activiteiten, enkel trips en dergelijke voor best wel een groot prijskaartje. Kamers worden tussen de dagen door niet schoongemaakt (of bij ons toch niet). Badkamer op de kamer is extreem gehori...

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New Zealand COUPLE 25-30 Jan 14, 2025 Atm 80%

Good location, very close to everything you need. Could have been more toilets but overall a good place to stay. Had no issues with security, felt safe and secure.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jan 12, 2025 Atm 60%

The hostel is lovely and the staff are great. Good showers and bathrooms, beds are comfortable and not too far to walk to the beach. The pool was fluorescent green.

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Brazil FEMALE 31-40 Dec 2, 2024 Atm 100%

Local muito bom, bem limpo, equipe prestativa! Só um adendo: o quarto não é de 4 camas mas sim de 6! Só essa ressalva :)

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South Africa MALE 25-30 Aug 28, 2024 Atm 60%

Not a bad stay but for a country with load shedding they surely aren’t prepared for it. No electricity 90 percent of my stay. Really wasn’t enjoyable.

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Jul 8, 2024 Atm 60%

Da es keine Heizung hatte war es sehr kalt im Zimmer.

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South Africa MALE May 26, 2024 Atm 80%

I couldn't come near to afford the accommodation at the conference venue upmarket hotel, so I sped the internet circuit and came across The Lungile Backpackers or Guesthouse. I'm sure glad I did. I couldn't use any of the facilities due to my schedule, but my single room was exactly what a once rough-and-tough world traveller sought. Clean, compactly effective room, no road / traffic noise, very easy walk to the esplanade and down to the conference hotel. Just what this fellow was looking for...

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