Karoo Accommodation at Swartberg Backpackers Self Catering in Oudtshoorn
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  • Property TypeBackpackers Lodge
  • Guests18
  • Rooms/Units2

Swartberg Backpackers is a highly recommended property for self catering in Oudtshoorn for tourists visiting the Karoo region.

About Swartberg Backpackers

Swartberg Backpackers offers pet friendly self catering accommodation in the lovely area of Matjiesrivier, Oudtshoorn.

This area offers a tranquil getaway while still being close to many exciting activities and attractions to keep you busy during the day, such as canoeing or swimming at the nearby dam, exploring the 4x4 trails, the Cango Caves, Gamkaberg Nature Reserve and a trip through the art, cheese, chocolate and liqueur route.

Self Catering Accommodation

The units are equipped with a kitchen with an oven, refrigerator and barbecue facilities. Free Wi-Fi is featured in some rooms and one unit also has a table tennis table.

Self Catering Apartment Woodstock:
This apartment sleeps up to two guests and consists of a main room with double bed. There is a small open-plan kitchen and an en-suite bathroom with a shower only. The room has a hot tub on the patio.

Self Catering Room The Ark:
This lovely unit sleeps up to sixteen guests and has two rooms each with four bunk beds. Each room has en-suite bathroom with a shower, basin and a toilet. There is an open-plan living area with a kitchen, built-in braai, lounge, dining room and table tennis set. Outside there is a braai area overlooking both the waterfall and farm dam.

Please Note

Swartberg Backpackers makes use of solar electricity, gas and wood fires instead of electricity. Solar geysers provide warm water and there is a gas water heater for overcast or rainy days.

Features you'll appreciate

  • wifi
  • pet friendly
  • swimming
    pool
  • parking
  • hot tub
  • kitchen
  • fireplace
providedonly in some rooms

In Room / Unit

  • Private hot tub
  • Bar fridge
  • Bathroom (en-suite)
  • Bathroom towels supplied
  • Bed linen supplied
  • Cleaning materials supplied
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)
  • Patio / verandah / balcony
  • Smoking: not allowed
  • Tea and coffee facilities

On Site

  • Child friendly (all ages)
  • Parking (off street)
  • Pets allowed (by arrangement)
  • Reception (24 hours)
  • Smoking: none indoors
  • Swimming pool

Food & Drink

  • Complimentary tea / coffee

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & Rates

Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.

Self-catering Apartment Woodstock

Self Catering Apartment Woodstock sleeps up to two guests and consists of a main room furnished with double bed. There is a small open-plan kitchen and an en-suite bathroom with a shower only. The units are equipped with a kitchen with an oven, refrigerator and barbecue facilities. This room has a hot tub on the patio

  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

Self-catering Apartment The Arc

Booked out only for you and your group and not shared with other backpackers. This lovely unit sleeps up to sixteen guests and has two rooms each with four bunk beds. Each room has en-suite bathroom with a shower, basin and a toilet. There is an open-plan living area with a kitchen, built-in braai, lounge, dining room and table tennis set. Outside there is a braai area overlooking both the waterfall and farm dam.

  • Bar fridge  
  • Bathroom (en-suite)  
  • Bathroom towels supplied  
  • Bed linen supplied  
  • Cleaning materials supplied  
  • Kitchen (fully equipped)  
  • Patio / verandah / balcony  
  • Smoking: not allowed  
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Qty: 1
Sleeps: 16 guests (max 14 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type

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Guest Reviews

2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.

Verified reviewvery good

Wonderfull host. We arrived while it was raining. He helped us with wood and even to get the fire going. Stunning views and walking trail.

April 2022

Johan G. (Kraaifontein)

Verified reviewexcellent

It was much better than just a backpacker! Its more like a guest farm. Lovely area, beautiful farm, the hosts were wonderful and friendly to us! We would recommend it for a family weekend where you can take your fur-kids as well and your kids will have a complete ball! Loved it 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍

March 2018

Helen (Cape Town)

Verified Host

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  • Property listed on SA-Venues.com since August 2016

Need to Know

Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.

Closest airport(s)George Airport - 107km

Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00

Payment methods accepted by the property Visa, Mastercard, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com

Listed on SA-Venues.com since August 2016

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