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The Wild Farm - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Wilderness with free breakfast and a restaurant

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The Wild Farm Hostel blends rustic charm with practical comforts. Start your day with continental breakfast, relax on the garden terrace, or browse the library. Welcoming staff, convenient laundry facilities, and luggage storage make this a hassle-free home base praised by guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Double Rooms

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double En-suite Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Log Rooms

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family En-Suite Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
291 Whites Road, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560

What's nearby

  • Wilderness National Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wilderness Lagoon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Garden Route Trail - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Map of Africa View Point - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Victoria Bay Beach - 13 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Girls - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪ilali Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Wild Farm - Hostel

Property highlights
At The Wild Farm - Hostel, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
  • A TV in the lobby, a front-desk safe, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at The Wild Farm - Hostel have amenities such as safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
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 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that cats and 2 dogs reside at this property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests should be aware that 2 dogs, donkeys, chickens, and cats reside at this property.

Property is also known as

Wild Farm Hostel Wilderness
Wild Farm Hostel
Wild Farm Wilderness
Wild Farm
The Wild Farm
The Wild Farm - Hostel Wilderness
The Wild Farm - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wild Farm - Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Wild Farm - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Wild Farm - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Wild Farm - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Wild Farm - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Wild Farm - Hostel located?

Situated in Wilderness, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, Milkwood Village Shopping Centre, and Garden Route National Park. Wilderness National Park and Wilderness Lagoon are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

The Wild Farm - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

7.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elsabe

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Wild farm stay.

Beautifull farm with fantastic views, mountains and sea, sunsets and sunrises. Interesting guests and nice vibe. Lovely outdoor deck where guests can relax and enjoy the views. Room comfortable and nice hot shower, clean. Blinds cannot be openen properly, broken ties. Communal kitchen and lounge area available for guests. Unfortunately, untidy, not clean, utensils, crockery and appliances tacky, some broken and not clean. Poor housekeeping and maintenance of all areas. Outdoor areas not well maintained. Grass too long, slippery areas where a proper path or steps could help, rubbish bin overflowing. Staff have a don't care attitude.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malesela

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

Excellent

The Bar closed at 21H30 was the only blemish of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Trevor Clive

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

The view is stunning but the facility is filthy

This was a very bad experience. They could not find my booking. Then when I finally checked in my rooms were filled with other people. The place is filthy to say the least.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ambiance super grace aux espaces communs. Feu de foyer et petit déjeuner tres agréable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

CHARLIE

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

Nice

Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia

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

360° views

Superb location on top of the hill, Breathtaking views
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Rich, London

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The view from the hostel is amazing and definitely the best thing about the place. There is quite a lively atmosphere when there a few people staying but it's pretty far from the town unless you have a car (and even then you need to be careful if you've got a rental). We stayed in a double room and it was quite dirty. Not sure if the linen had been changed because there was hair, stains and lots of pieces on it. Plus I found a few bed bugs on the bed which we managed to kill with some spray. Breakfast is pretty standard toast and jam with a few apples to pick from and the food you can order for dinner isn't bad. For the price its OK but couldn't say the place was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr schön gelegener Backpackers mit Blick aufs Meer. Die Mitarbeiter waren außerdem sehr nett und haben uns viele schöne Orte in der Umgebung von Wilderness gezeigt.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Lou, Buenos Aires

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lugar super tranquillo ideal para descansar o por lo menos mientras yo estuve allí
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lena, NRW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschöne Aussicht, tolles Team, lockere Atmosphäre
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasja

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MBS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Ingrid

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Louis Thabo

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

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