Jeffrey’s Bay - Backpackers

Jeffreys Bay offers the perfect destination and travel environment for local and international tourists to experience the distinctive backpacking culture that define this coastal getaway to a remarkable extent. This culture is a result of the popularity of Jeffrey’s Bay as a surfing destination, renowned as one of the world’s top spots. This has resulted in the attraction of a young, dynamic, adventurous market, keen on experiencing the authenticity of the South African experience. Backpackers are particularly ideal for a market with these expectations as they allow for a relaxed environment and one in which guests are able to associate with other tourists and locals freely. Backpackers are frequently equipped with their own bars and public lounges, creating an environment for relaxing after a busy day of sightseeing, and swopping stories of hollow barrels and waxed boards.

The following three backpackers provide a good indication of the facilities that are typically available at a Jeffrey’s Bay facility of this nature:

Jeffrey's Bay Backpackers:

This lodge offers neat, comfortable accommodation with dormitories or single, double or twin rooms, situated in the centre of Jeffrey’s Bay. This backpacker provides bedding, lock-up facilities, TV, MNet, Sports Channel, tea / coffee, self-catering kitchen area, cleaning service, email facilities, and a swimming pool. Larger groups are able to take advantage of the “super dorm” – a 12-bed dormitory with a private bathroom, and undercover braai area.

As one of J’Bay’s larger backpackers, this accommodation provider also offers the free use of bodyboards and golf clubs to allow guests to obtain maximum benefit of the surrounding activities and facilities. As an added benefit, each guest is given vouchers for the nearby Billabong factory shop.

Ubuntu Backpackers:

The term ‘Ubuntu’ is an African term used to express the sense of humanity among members of its society. This backpacker, Easy Living Lodge, maintains these ideals as it offers comfortable, hospitable and affordable accommodation within 100m of the beach. This is the ultimate destination for the visitor seeking perfect surfing spots, as this is the same beach that is used for the Billabong Pro competition every year, also known as Supertubes.

Ubuntu offers free breakfast, discounts at specific shops, affordable surfing lessons, free internet access, genuine South African meals, and proximity to popular attractions and tourist activities.

Another notable feature of Ubuntu is its commitment to the local community to provide clothing donations, undertake activities that assist street children, and preserve the local beaches and reefs through various volunteer programmes.

Island Vibe:

Idyllically resting on a white-gold sand dune, Island Vibe offers the beach-inclined a flawless venue for their holiday accommodation. This backpacker offers double rooms with a self-catering kitchen, restaurant and fully licensed bar, which hosts many themed nights and parties.

In addition, Island Vibe makes kites snorkeling equipment, boards, internet and parking facilities to guests.

Backpacking facilities are as varied as the Jeffrey’s Bay visitors, but are all, unarguably, accustomed to the needs and desires of the vibrant profile of guests frequenting this coastal hot spot.

Hard Rock Backpackers:

Hard Rock Backpackers, nestled in the heart of Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, is truly a backpackers with a difference!

Just a stone throw away from the closest beach (Boneyards is a mere 150m away) and situated in Wavecrest, one of the safest areas in Jeffreys Bay (or J Bay as the locals affectionately call it), Hard Rock Backpackers offer comfortable, safe, yet affordable up market accommodation to all visitors. With Rock 'n Roll theme, friendly staff and a great vibe, you're bound to experience J Bay like never before!