Amapondo (South Africa/Port St Johns) - Hostel Reviews

Also Known As:: Amapondo Hotel; Amapondo Hotel Port St Johns; Amapondo South Africa/Port St Johns

Address: Second Beach Road | Wildcoast, Port St Johns 5120, South Africa

Region: South Africa > Eastern Cape > Port St Johns

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 12 Speciality lodging in Port St Johns

Price Range: €

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Amapondo rests on a hill just across from the Beach. Boasting breathtaking views, Amapondo is known for its VIBEY ATMOSPHERE, SCRUMPTIOUS FOOD, BUZZING BAR, PRIVATE SELF-CATERING COTTAGES, and wide variety of THINGS TO DO. We are proudly passionate about Pondo Culture and would love you to experience it too. Born and bred in the area, our FRIENDLY PONDO STAFF bubble over with Pondo-licious ideas to keep you entertained. Stay longer and get involved with our Community Volunteer Programs. WARNING: The ground beats with rhythm and soul - the magnetic energy soaks into your skin – and you’re guaranteed to catch ‘Pondo Fever’ and not want to leave.We love FANCY DRESS. FREE DRINK if you contribute to our BOX.Stuff to do: Yoga, Meditation, Massage, Horse Riding, Cultural Tours, Sacred Mud Caves, Waterfall hikes, Canoeing, Mountain Biking, Boat trips, 4X4 Trails, Drumming, Xhosa cooking lessons, Live Music, Fire shows, Party nights FREE Wifi. ... more less

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Aileen P

East London

1 review

“Awesome Team, beautiful spot”

Reviewed 29 April 2013

Amapondo is situated in walking distance to second beach in Port St.Johns. Overlooking the beach it is tranquility and fun all in one. A great team, good food, good music and always something to do, it's the perfect time for a chilled but active time in PSJ. GO There NOW.

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We love to hear when our guests have such a great time with us. Thanks for a wonderful review. Did you swim in our amazing rock pool at Second Beach? Its deep enough to swim, when the tide is high, waves crash over turning it into a giant jacuzzi, and at low tide it becomes tranquil and calm. Thanks again... More

Robynne M

Istanbul, Turkey

“FANTASTIC TIME! THANKS SO OOO OH OH MUCH!”

Reviewed 27 April 2013

I recently visited Amapondo Backpackers, and had such a cool relaxed time.. the staff were fun and mello and the atmosphere really one of the best i had so far in SAfrica! Unlike other backpackers , at Amapondo, I and my friends got the feeling that we were on another planet.. tucked up in the mountains.. People have a different... More

I am so glad you had such a good time with us. We pride ourselves on the cool vibe and atmosphere, and believe me, this is another planet - The ground beats with rhythm and soul - the magnetic energy soaks into your skin – and most people catch ‘Pondo Fever’ don't want to leave. More

beate b

Frankfurt, Germany

“great place”

Reviewed 26 April 2013

we camped in amapondo. Wonderful view, great athmoshere and good music. Its close to the seaside and beach with rainforest trekking possibilities. The surrounding is quiet and very friendly and helpful staff.

I am glad you enjoyed your time with us. Our camping areas boast magnificent views, and we are proud of great atmosphere and good music. All our staff are friendly and approachable, which is something that really makes Amapondo a memorable place to visit. More

Blas I

Gonubie

“An incredible expierence”

After a long... long trip we arrive to this paradise place. Was really fantastic find a warm place full of nice peoples always ready for help or just to share a beer. Beautiful place for relax or for enjoy a close contact with the nature. The walk to the Bololo waterfall is a great adventure, a mix of the magic... More

Amapondo (and Port St Johns in general) is a great place to arrive after a long journey. Its a wonderful place to soak up the vibes, relax into the atmosphere, and explore this beautiful coastline. The ground beats with rhythm and soul - the magnetic energy soaks into your skin – and you’re sure to catch ‘Pondo Fever’ and not... More

none2582

Buenos Aires, Argentina

“amazing!!!!!”

Amapondo is beautiful with a particular location, you can walk to the waterfall Bulolo and you can take a coffee in the restaurant watching the sea! the food is very tasty and cheaper. The atmosphere is very friendly with good music and all with a smile. The hostel has wi fi, parking, kitchen and many people working for your relaxation... More

I am so happy to hear that you found Amapondo to be located in a beautiful location. It really is. I wake up every morning and stare out in amazement at the ocean and forest. Listening to the birds, watching the monkeys play, and really soaking up nature. Bululo Waterfall is one of our main attractions, with the path that... More

Ulovane1

Grahamstown, Eastern Cape

Contributor

12 reviews

9 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

5 helpful votes

“Dissapointing”

Reviewed 22 April 2013

After hearing so much about this amazing backpackers, we were very dissapointed to arrive to a smelly room and run down facility. We were hoping to book one of their cottages, which unfortunately were full. Being a family of 5 the reservations lady assured us the room she was accommodating us in would be family friendly and close to bathroom... More

Well this is disappointing. Reviews like yours are always hard to swallow. But they are helpful and keep us on our toes, so THANKS, for what that is worth. Firstly I am really glad that you heard so many good things about us, but I am really saddened to hear that you were let down. I am however glad that... More

dancingobroni

Accra, Ghana

15 reviews

15 hotel reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

6 helpful votes

“I'll gladly take a case of Pondo Fever!”

Reviewed 7 April 2013

What a sweet place - great service, YUMMY veg food and spectacular views. The facilities are clean, the atmosphere vibrant and the clientele super friendly. Port St. John's has some of the most spectacular scenery I've seen anywhere. Three days of hiking, canoeing and listening to the waves crash was just what the doctor ordered. We were a party of... More

What a FANTASTIC review. Thanks. We just had a team meeting and i read your review out to everyone. March was a busy time, especially over Easter, and our staff were on full steam ahead. I'm glad you had such a good time, and enjoyed our YUMMY food. And of course the views - we are very proud of our... More

paradise-baleal

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

1 helpful vote

“Chillaxing accommodation, lip smacking vege food, Fairytastic Vibe”

Reviewed 26 February 2013

We stayed at amapondo for a week... the friendly vibe, beautiful and interesting people made it very hard to leave. We especially enjoyed the waterfall walks, the rock pools and the mud baths, not to mention the lovely restaurant which served amazing vegetarian food at great prices meaning i did not have to cook or wash dishes once! The bar... More

Glad you enjoyed our activities so much. We have recently employed an extra member to our team is going to act as an activities manager to further increase our range and promotion of activities on offer. We have also put together a Horse Riding program so we hope to get more people out riding along the beaches of the Wildcoast.... More

Belinda R

East London, South Africa

“Amazing stay at Amapondo”

Reviewed 6 February 2013

This is an amazing place!!! Once you are there, you wont want to leave!! The people, the owners, the staff - are like family. There is never anything they cant or wont do to help you, all you have to do is ask. The atmosphere and vibe is fabulous. A real gem!! You never want to leave and if you... More

Thanks for the great review Belinda. It is great to know you had such a wonderful time with us. I enjoyed speaking to you and appreciate the friendly and warm atmosphere you brought with you. It was also great to meet Andrew Cheyne, the gung-ho Kiwi that is cycling around the world to raise funds for good causes. Anyone interested... More

jpgeorge

Baltimore

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Still amazing - but work in progress”

Reviewed 20 January 2013

I just visited Amapondo for the second time in 5 years with my fiance'. It was a great stay but there were a few issues we encountered. Numero uno was the loud drumming and music that played every one of the 4 nights we stayed - it carried on until 1:30/2:00 in the morning. It was a little ridiculous -... More

jpgeorge has 1 more review of Amapondo

“Debated coming alone; so glad I did”

Reviewed 26 August 2009

Wow, what a great place to meet the love of your life. Thanks for the honest review and great points raised. I am sorry that you didn't enjoy the drumming and loud music. I must admit, it got on top of me too at times. But considering that Amapondo is generally such a tranquil place throughout the year, with only... More

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