Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge - Ethels Drive
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Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge
No. of rooms
49
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
Animal acceptance
Playground
We speak
AF XH ZU
6.4/10
No. of rooms
49
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
Animal acceptance
Playground
We speak
AF XH ZU
6.4/10
Located in Ethels Drive, Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge offers panoramic views over the Northern Drakensberg. The quirky hostel has a rock pool, hot tub and a restaurant. Free WiFi is available.
The individually decorated rooms at Amphitheatre Backpackers are fitted with a fan, tea-and-coffee making facilities, linen and towels. Some of the rooms have access to a communal bathroom. Some rooms are located in converted grain silos, using solar energy to heat the water
Meals including vegetarian options are available at the restaurant and cooked up using mostly ingredients grown in their organic vegetable garden. Live music and entertainment is offered on a regular basis and there are also barbecue facilities. Drinks and cocktails can be enjoyed at the bar.
The hostel has a pool table, a gift shop, a sauna, and a communal TV lounge. Table tennis, hiking and cycling are just some of the activities you can enjoy at this property and in the surrounding area.
Laundry services are available and staff can assist you with the organisation of tours, shuttles and guided hikes.
Harrismith is a 10-minute drive away and Durban is 256 km from Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge.
The hotel day starts from hour 14:00 and ends at 11:00.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Dear visitor, within this region we are currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Double Room. In the well-fitted kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The double room provides a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Twin Room. The twin room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds. ;
Quadruple Room. The quadruple room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds. ;
Quadruple Room. In the well-fitted kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The quadruple room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds. ;
Triple Room. The triple room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds. ;
Family Room. The spacious family room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 4 beds. ;
Triple Room. The spacious triple room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds. ;
Double Room. The double room offers a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Twin Room. The twin room offers a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds. ;
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room. This bed in dormitory has a balcony, iPod dock and stovetop. ;
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room. This bed in dormitory features a balcony, private entrance and toaster. ;
8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room. The dormitory room provides a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 8 beds. ;
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room. The dormitory room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 6 beds.
24-hour security
Free WiFi
Stand-up comedy
Spa/wellness packages
Fruitsadditional charge
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Head massage
Airport drop offadditional charge
Waxing services
Pub crawls
Family rooms
Terrace
Billiardsadditional charge
First aid kit available
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Sauna
Indoor play area
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Private check-in/check-out
Garden
Internet services
Access to health care professionals
Shared kitchen
Snack bar
Shuttle service
Breakfast takeaway containers
Sun terrace
ATM/cash machine on site
Couples massage
BBQ facilities
Live music/performance
Fishing
Physical distancing in dining areas
Free parking
Swimming pool
Facial treatments
Lockers
Packed lunches
Kid meals
Business centre
Accessible parking
Neck massage
Spa facilities
WiFi
Foot massage
Games room
Spa lounge/relaxation area
Pet bowls
Hand massage
Babysitting/child servicesadditional charge
Walking tours
Golf course (within 3 km)additional charge
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Car hire
Contactless check-in/check-out
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Room service
Restaurant
CCTV in common areas
Outdoor pool (all year)
Archeryoffsiteadditional charge
Delivered food is securely covered
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Cashless payment available
Public Bath
Body scrub
Designated smoking area
Face masks for guests available
Themed dinner nights
Tour or class about local cultureadditional charge
Canoeingoffsiteadditional charge
Airport pick upadditional charge
Safety deposit box
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Picnic area
Physical distancing rules followed
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Private parking
Mini golfadditional charge
Manicure
Bar
24-hour front desk
Outdoor pool
Entertainment staff
Back massage
Chapel/shrine
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Beauty Services
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness
Parking
Parking on site
Light therapy
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Full body massage
Baby safety gates
Open-air bath
Non-smoking throughout
Spa and wellness centreadditional charge
Outdoor furniture
Invoice provided
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Process in place to check health of guests
Outdoor fireplace
Vending machine (drinks)
Special diet menus (on request)
Game drivesadditional charge
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Live sport events (broadcast)
Airport shuttle
Table tennis
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Evening entertainment
Fire extinguishers
Horse ridingoffsiteadditional charge
Hiking
Board games/puzzles
Breakfast in the room
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Fax/photocopyingadditional charge
Pedicure
Heating
Pets allowed
Grocery deliveries
Foot bath
Smoke alarms
Bike tours
Shared lounge/TV area
Express check-in/check-out
Massageadditional charge
Body treatments
Laundryadditional charge
Water sport facilities on site
Coffee house on site
Cycling
Wine/champagneadditional charge
Vending machine (snacks)
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Daily housekeeping
Windsurfingoffsiteadditional charge
Key access
