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Island Vibe Knysna Hostel

4.0 star property
Adventure seekers find their community at this vibrant hostel where morning meals with fellow travelers precede afternoons relaxing in natural surroundings

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Island Vibe Knysna Hostel provides a casual retreat in central Knysna. Travelers spend time in the garden or gather around the billiards table near the bar. The hostel offers in-room WiFi, helpful tour assistance, and outdoor furniture for guests who want to enjoy the open air.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 40 to 55 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Vibe Knysna Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island Vibe Knysna Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Island Vibe Knysna Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Island Vibe Knysna Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Island Vibe Knysna Hostel located?

Located in Knysna Central, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Knysna Lagoon, Featherbed Boat Cruises and Pledge Nature Reserve. Knysna Quays and Knysna Waterfront are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place

Very nice backpacker, close to everything you need and very nice staff.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Vusumzi

Liked: Cleanliness

It is ok

The stay was fine, there were no towels and no soap at the accommodation. I had to go buy own towels and soap to take a shower. The were no cell phone charging points and some beds were making squeaky sound, probably to old. There was not enough parking as well
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The whole experience was amazing, staff were friendly and helpful and Alex really made us feel at home
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
barがある。 朝食も数種類頼むことができる。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

物価の高いナイズナで、安く泊まれる宿。

ナイズナのショッピングモールの隣にある。ドミトリーやフロントがある建物は、大音量で音楽が流れていたり、人が多かったりで、落ち着かないが、ダブルルームがあるもう一つの建物は静か。大きなキッチンがある。バストイレは共用。タオルがなく、持ってきてと頼んだから、返事は良かったが、持ってきてくれなかった。
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Ok for the cost

Good location but my room was noise because of the proximoty with N2. Service ok, they didnt let me use their computer to download pictures from a flash drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Britta

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Es war Gott sei Dank nur für eine Nacht

Als wir ankamen traf uns der Schock. Ein typisches Backpacker Hostel, Was eigentlich gar nicht so schlimm ist. Jedoch war das Zimmer sowie das Bad alles andere als in Ordnung Punkt unter der Dusche hat man sich verbrüht und das Wasser im Waschbecken ist auch nicht abgelaufen. Insgesamt war es so hellhörig, dass man um 6 Uhr morgens kerzengerade im Bett saß, weil man dachte es steht jemand im Zimmer. Schade. Aber auch für eine kurze Nacht nicht so super. Die Parkplatzsituation ist auch seehr begrenzt.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

fer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For too young people

It is ok if you are single and in your twenties. Not for families. Nice people, room dirty, not water, difficult to found.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place with a tiny pool

To be honest; I'd liked Plet more than Knysna because of the lack of a beach. But at least they have a tiny pool to cool down. The backpackers itself was really nice with an awesome staff. Great place of you want to visit Knysna
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

We really enjoyed our stay. The rooms are basic but the staff are fantastic and the bar/entertainment area makes the evenings memorable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding in every way!!!

Myself and 3 friends shared a family room. Centrally located. The service and every single element of our stay was OUTSTANDING!!! Would always return to Island Vibe and would highly recommend this backpackers. Thank you so much for making our stay nothing but "AWESOME" :-)!
Verified

8/10 Good

Moni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Gutes Hostel mit fabelhaftem Personal.

Nur die Betten waren etwas zu klein, sonst war alles super in dem schnuckeligen Hostel. Man war super freundlich und Abends waqr immer was los, mit Musik und Grill.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Good spot

Good location. Rooms are a bit dated, but a good place for young people.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller