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Island Vibe Knysna Hostel

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A cozy breakfast area with a wooden interior, a chalkboard menu, and a bar counter. - Island Vibe Knysna Hostel (Knysna)
A pool table in a room with wooden flooring, a bench, and a staircase visible through a large window. - Island Vibe Knysna Hostel (Knysna)
A billiards table in a room with a chalkboard displaying breakfast menu options. - Island Vibe Knysna Hostel (Knysna)
A bedroom with a brick wall, a wooden bed frame, a bedside table, and a chair. - Island Vibe Knysna Hostel (Knysna)
A group of people sitting around a fire pit in an outdoor patio area with brick walls and a wooden deck. - Island Vibe Knysna Hostel (Knysna)
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel provides amenities like a garden and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen

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Room options

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A bedroom with a brick wall, a wooden bed frame, a bedside table, and a chair.

Double Room (en-suite 1)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room (Flashpacker 6)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a television on top, and a view of the outdoors through a glass door.

Double Room (Flashpacker 8)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a bedside table, a lamp, and a brick wall.

Family Room (Double en-suite 3)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, wooden floors, and a white door.

Shared Dormitory (Bed in 6 Bed dorm 4)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Twin en-suite 2)

A bedroom with a large bed, a smaller bed, and a bunk bed. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio with a table and chairs.

Family Room (Twin en-suite 2)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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A small, simple room with a bed, a desk, and a small table.

Classic Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Knysna Central, a neighborhood in Knysna, is home to Island Vibe Knysna Hostel. The Motorcycle Room and Outeniqua Transport Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Featherbed Boat Cruises and Knysna Quays. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and skydiving. Visit our Knysna travel guide
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67 Main Road, Knysna, Western Cape, 6570

What's nearby

  • A coastal area with a house surrounded by lush greenery and a beach.
    Knysna Lagoon
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A rugged coastline with rocky outcrops and waves crashing against the shore.
    Garden Route National Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A marina with several sailboats docked at sunset.
    Knysna Waterfront
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A marina with boats docked, a building with 'Springtime Sailing Charters' signage, and a hill in the background.
    Knysna Quays
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Pezula Championship Course
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)
    38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bootlegger Coffee Company
    10 min walk
  • Uptown Resto-Bar
    13 min walk
  • The Drydock Food Co
    12 min walk
  • Seattle Coffee Company
    8 min walk
  • Lunar Cafe
    9 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 40 to 55 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

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

Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Island Vibe Knysna Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Island Vibe Knysna Hostel located?

Located in Knysna Central, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Garden Route National Park, and Knysna Lagoon. Featherbed Boat Cruises and Pledge Nature Reserve are also within 10 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select 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

Island Vibe Knysna Hostel 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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Nice place

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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 review

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
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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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Good spot

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler