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The Wild Farm - Hostel

2.0 star property
Guests can relax with friends over billiards or get insider tips from the helpful tour assistance desk - creating the perfect balance of leisure and exploration.

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A woman sitting at a wooden table with a potted plant, overlooking a coastal landscape with hills and a view of the sea. - The Wild Farm - Hostel (Wilderness)
A bedroom with a large sliding glass door leading to a grassy outdoor area. - The Wild Farm - Hostel (Wilderness)
A view through a window with a coastal landscape, including a body of water and distant hills. - The Wild Farm - Hostel (Wilderness)
A row of log cabins with green roofs, wooden doors, and windows. There are picnic tables in the foreground. - The Wild Farm - Hostel (Wilderness)
A wooden fence with a tree in the middle. - The Wild Farm - Hostel (Wilderness)
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
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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A room with a bed, a wooden cabinet, and a small table.

Double Rooms

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A row of log cabins with green roofs, wooden doors, and windows. There are picnic tables in the foreground.

Double En-suite Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Log Rooms | In-room safe, bed sheets

Family Log Rooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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A view through a window with a coastal landscape, including a body of water and distant hills.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a tiled floor, and a sliding glass door leading to a grassy outdoor area.

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family En-Suite Room | In-room safe, bed sheets

Family En-Suite Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Wilderness is home to The Wild Farm - Hostel. Garden Route Botanical Garden and Van Kervel Botanical Garden are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Milkwood Village Shopping Centre and Wild Oats Community Farmers Market. Liquid Grace Adventures and Redberry Farm are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Wilderness travel guide
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291 Whites Road, Wilderness, Western Cape, 6560

What's nearby

  • A wooden boardwalk along a calm lake with dense vegetation and hills in the background.
    Wilderness National Park
    1 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • A wooden pier leading to a rocky coastline with waves crashing onto the shore.
    Victoria Bay Beach
    22 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Wilderness Lagoon
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Garden Route Trail
    10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Fancourt Golf Estate
    31 min drive - 16.0 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cula
    17 min drive
  • McDonald's
    16 min drive
  • The Green Shed Coffee Roastery
    6 min drive
  • Royal Siam Thai Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • The Girls
    6 min drive

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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.

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?

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 steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Half Collared Kingfisher Trail and Wilderness Lagoon. Milkwood Village Shopping Centre and Garden Route National Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

The Wild Farm - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

7.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.4

Staff & service

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

Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johan

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHARLIE

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

Nice

Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rich

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lou

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lena

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasja

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MBS

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ingrid

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

2/10 Terrible

Louis Thabo

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019