Amapondo

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

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About this property

Beachfront Location: Amapondo in Port Saint Johns offers direct beachfront access with stunning sea views. Second Beach is a 15-minute walk away, providing ample opportunities for relaxation and leisure. Comfortable Accommodations: The holiday park features family rooms with private bathrooms, terraces, and balconies. Each unit includes a kitchenette, dining area, and modern amenities such as a TV and refrigerator. Dining and Leisure: A family-friendly restaurant serves vegetarian and vegan meals in a welcoming ambience. Guests can also enjoy the on-site bar, outdoor fireplace, and various leisure facilities including an indoor play area and picnic areas. Activities and Attractions: Activities available include fishing and hiking. The property is 106 km from Mthatha Airport and close to attractions such as the Wild Coast Sun Casino, 11 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 futon beds
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Amanda
    South Africa South Africa
    “Great views from our double chalet and wonderful food in the Restaurant.”
  • Mjojeli
    South Africa South Africa
    “The food was out of this world it was soo fresh and tasty 😋, the staff is friendly and welcoming.The Mampondo is near the beach ⛱️, so it was easy for us to walk to the beach as we were not worried about our car living it behind because the gate...”
  • Alina-camille
    Germany Germany
    “This backpackers has a really nice atmosphere, it’s well located very close to the beach and their restaurant serves absolutely delicious meals!”
  • Nicolai
    South Africa South Africa
    “Really loved my stay at Amapondo! Food was great, the view was great, the staff and other guests were great! A really awesome stay at Amapondo!”
  • Michael
    South Africa South Africa
    “The accomadation was comfortable and high on the hill with good views of the beach Food was well prepared a large selection at resemble prices”
  • Pozzali
    Italy Italy
    “Nice lodge with sea view and african style. We had a nice day in Port St John with a braai and nice chat in the lodge bar”
  • Grant
    Australia Australia
    “Accommodation really nice with great views and private. Hosts super friendly and helpful. Menu and food surprisingly well above usual standards. Really very good. Loved our stay.”
  • Thobisile
    South Africa South Africa
    “The place is very nice and quiet,staff is very friendly.”
  • George
    South Africa South Africa
    “The staff were friendly and helpful. Very relaxed and laid back atmosphere. I did a great day hike arranged through the hostel - included the gap and blow hole.”
  • Dominik
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “Lovely place in a quiet and safe environment. Staff ivery nice and welcoming. We had the crystal room which was spacious and well equipped, with a partial view of the sea. Good food! Beach 10 minute walk away!”

Managed by Lekkerland 2nd beach Pty Ltd

Company review score: 9.2Based on 159 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Amapondo is Ama-zing. Nestled on a hill on the verge of a tropical forest, Amapondo is only two minutes walk from the best beach in town. Our Bar area has a lovely sea view and serve drinks to guest only. Braai / bon-fire area with comfortable chairs to relax and enjoy the Pondoland vibes

Neighbourhood information

PORT ST JOHNS BEACHES First Beach is at the mouth of the mighty Umzimvubu River and you are advised not to swim there unless you want to rub fins with the numerous sharks seen there. Second Beach is about 12 kilometers south of the town along a tar road. It is an idyllic bathing beach – very safe for swimming as it has a very gentle slope. There is a full life-guard contingent as well. Third Beach is only accessible with a permit and is composed mainly of rocks and rock pools Amapondo Backpackers Lodge are situated at second beach, amidst the tranquil setting of the rainforest, Second Beach allows guests to feel like they are truly in the wild and rugged African coastline. Bulolo Waterfall Adventure hike through dense a jungle path to Bulolo Waterfall. This croute takes about 3 hours there and back. One of our most popular activities, the hike to Bulolo is totally awesome. In parts it can be a bit challenging, and it is for the more adventurous. We hope you do not chicken out of the 11m jump into the deep pool below the Waterfall.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 22:00 and 06:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 300 is required on arrival. That's about US$17. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of ZAR 300 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.