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The Hippo Backpackers

| Excellent 5 reviews
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 Sleeps 26
Type: Backpacker
Check-in: 13:00
Check-out: 10:00
Reviews: 5 reviews

About The Hippo Backpackers

The Hippo Backpackers is an owner-managed lodge situated on Richmond Hill in Port Elizabeth. Homely and hearty, the Hippo is located in a central area of town, within easy reach of trendy restaurants and pubs.The Hippo Backpackers offers accommodation in three six-bed dormitory rooms, three twin rooms and two double rooms. The twin and double rooms contain en-suite bathrooms.The Hippo Backpackers features braai facilities, a swimming pool, a pub and entertainment area with a pool table and DStv. We have a laundry service, and broadband Wi-Fi internet connection. Secu

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We do not accept guests under 18 without prior arrangement with management.
All rates include a free breakfast of toast with spreads, tea and coffee.
Please provide your expected time of arrival.
No single rooms available in high season.
No camping facilities.
No dogs please.

Guest Reviews

The Hippo Backpackers
4.5 out of 5 stars - 5 votes
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william kawara, south africa
April 2016
Comment reserved did enjoyed my stay
michelle gomes, south africa
May 2015
Brilliant...stayed for 6 nights the staff, amazing. Will go back there
gesina nieuwoudt, south africa
January 2013
Thanks for the hospitality was a good experence for us,did enjoy staying at your facilities you make us feel very welcome.Thanks for all.
petrus tyambetyu, south africa
December 2011
Very good place to visit when with friends. Everyone stays together but with some sort of privacy. Great place.
petrus tyambetyu, south africa
November 2011
Great place for friends to enjoy each other's company. It opened our minds towards backpackers! We will surely recommend it to friends and colleagues.

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Facilities

  • Braai/Barbecue
  • Swimming Pool
  • Satellite TV*
  • Wi-Fi
  • No Credit Card Facilities

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
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The Hippo Backpackers location

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The Hippo Backpackers is 0.7km from the centre of Richmond Hill , the nearest airport 3km (Port Elizabeth Airport).
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The Hippo Backpackers is an owner-managed lodge situated on Richmond Hill in Port Elizabeth. Homely and hearty, the Hippo is located in a central