Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge
★★★★★ · R74, Northern Drakensberg, Ethels Drive ·
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Panoramic Views and Unique Accommodations
Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge, nestled in Ethels Drive, boasts stunning panoramic views of the Northern Drakensberg. The quirky hostel offers individually decorated rooms, some located in converted grain silos, powered by solar energy.
Organic Dining and Entertainment
Enjoy delicious meals, including vegetarian options, crafted from ingredients grown in the lodge's organic garden. Live music, BBQ facilities, and a bar serving cocktails add to the vibrant atmosphere.
Abundant Activities and Relaxation
From pool table and sauna to hiking and cycling, the lodge offers a range of activities. Unwind in the rock pool, hot tub, or communal TV lounge. With laundry services and tour assistance, your stay is sure to be seamless.
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What guests say
Good 6.6/10 · summarised by AI from 448 reviews👍 Hospitality👍 Great location👍 Nice views
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- ⚠️ Noise disturbances
- ⚠️ Room issues
Policies & good to know
Children welcomePets allowedParking: FREE
Children & extra beds
- Children and extra bed policy: Children of any age are allowed. Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.
Pets
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Other
- Parking: Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Internet: WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Amenities (128)
Internet
- ✓WiFi available
- ✓Free WiFi
Pool & wellness
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Massage services
- ✓Spa/wellness center
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Spa/wellness center services
Fitness & activities
- ✓Fitness facilities
- ✓Golf course
- ✓Games room
- ✓Table tennis
- ✓Mini golf
- ✓Billiards
- ✓Board games/puzzles
- ✓Water sport facilities on site
- ✓Game drives
- ✓Bike tours
Food & drink
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Room service
- ✓BBQ facilities
- ✓Bar
- ✓Breakfast in the room
- ✓Kid meals
- ✓Shared kitchen
- ✓Snack bar
- ✓Vending machine - drinks
- ✓Vending machine - snacks
- ✓Coffee Shop on site
- ✓Physical distancing in dining areas
- ✓Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- ✓Breakfast takeaway containers
Parking & transport
- ✓Parking
- ✓Free Parking
- ✓Airport shuttle
- ✓Car hire
- ✓Private parking
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- ✓Shuttle service (additional charge)
- ✓Airport drop off
- ✓Airport pick up
- ✓Shuttle service
Beach & outdoors
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Garden
- ✓Sun terrace
- ✓Kids' outdoor play equipment
- ✓Outdoor furniture
- ✓Picnic area
- ✓Outdoor fireplace
Family
- ✓Family rooms
- ✓Babysitting/child services
Services
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Laundry
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Tour desk
- ✓Daily housekeeping
- ✓Grocery deliveries
- ✓Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Business
- ✓Business center
- ✓Fax/photocopying
- ✓Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
- ✓Safety deposit box
- ✓Baby safety gates
- ✓Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- ✓Fire extinguishers
- ✓First aid kit available
- ✓Smoke alarms
- ✓Key access
- ✓CCTV in common areas
- ✓24-hour security
Comfort
- ✓Non-smoking rooms
- ✓Heating
- ✓Non-smoking throughout
- ✓Shared lounge/TV area
More
- ✓Pets allowed
- ✓Hiking
- ✓Fishing
- ✓Express check-in/check-out
- ✓Cycling
- ✓Horse riding
- ✓Canoeing
- ✓Windsurfing
- ✓Packed lunches
- ✓Chapel/shrine
- ✓Private check-in/check-out
- ✓Designated smoking area
- ✓Special diet menus - on request
- ✓ATM/cash machine on site
- ✓Lockers
- ✓Indoor play area
- ✓Evening entertainment
- ✓Open-air bath
- ✓Public Bath
- ✓Entertainment staff
- ✓Hot spring bath
- ✓Wine/champagne
- ✓Fruits
- ✓Pet bowls
- ✓Beauty Services
- ✓Manicure
- ✓Pedicure
- ✓Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- ✓Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- ✓Physical distancing rules followed
- ✓Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- ✓Cashless payment available
- ✓Sanitized tableware & silverware
- ✓Contactless check-in/check-out
- ✓Invoice provided
- ✓Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- ✓Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- ✓Guest room sealed after cleaning
- ✓Food delivered to guest room
- ✓Process in place to check health of guests
- ✓Access to health care professionals
- ✓Face masks for guests available
- ✓Delivered food - securely covered
- ✓Thermometers for guests provided by property
- ✓Walking tours
- ✓Tour/class on local culture
- ✓Live music/performance
- ✓Themed dinner nights
- ✓Broadcast Live sport events
- ✓Pub crawls
- ✓Archery
- ✓Stand-up comedy
Location
R74, Northern Drakensberg, Ethels Drive
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Check-in from 02:00 PM until 12:00 AM
Check-out by 11:00 AM