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Owlhouse Backpackers

Self Catering
  • Capacity: 17 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Martin Street, Nieu Bethesda, 6286 , Eastern Cape
  • From R360 per night, for 2 ppl

Description

A quiet, cosy lodge in an established Nieu Bethesda garden, the Owlhouse Backpackers reflects one of its previous live as the Buddist meditation centre. The Owlhouse Backpackers can accommodate 18 guests.

Accommodation comprises dormitory rooms, twin rooms, and camping sites in the garden of the Owlhouse Backpackers. All rooms and camping sites share the communal kitchen, common areas and ablutions.

Sip sundowners in the garden, watching the sky light up with stars, or curl up next to the wood-burner. Treat yourself to the home-made bread and cottage cheese while braaing some delicious Nieu Bethesda Karoo lamb. If you don't fancy cooking, Ian and Katrin, your well-travelled hosts, can provide breakfast, a packed lunch and/or dinner from locally produced meat and veggies, or point you to the best eateries around town.

Environmentally conscious, the Owlhouse Backpackers is one of the few establishments in Nieu Bethesda making use of solar geysers, compost toilets and grey water recycling. All rubbish is separated and as much as possible composted on site.

Take a dip with the goldfish in the dam, explore Nieu Bethesda or hike in the surrounding Sneeuberg Mountains. Make day trips to the Mountain Zebra National Park and The Valley of Desolation or sign up for guided San rock art and fossil tours. WiFi to catch up with the outside world, but we promise you wont miss anything.

What you'll find here

Tea and Coffee
Free Secure Parking
Wi-Fi

Reviews

4.6/ 5

Based on 60 reviews

Excellent

Cleanliness
4.7
Location
4.8
Value for money
4.5
Service
4.5
Safety
4.7
Guest highlights
Ryan J
Individual traveller
5.0
Simple stay in a beautiful Karoo town. Katrin was a super helpful and attentive host. The twin room was perfect for my stay to and from Joburg to Plet...
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May 2025
Nico L
Individual traveller
5.0
Clean, neat, conveniently located and friendly people. Very nice. Nieu Bethesda is one of my favorite Karoo towns.
Mar 2025
Maarten Michael M
Individual traveller
5.0
Fantastic. Lovely backpackers and attentive hosts!
Feb 2025
Lida C
With partner
5.0
Was very interesting. We had a very nice stay. Lots to do in the village.
Nov 2024
Joggie R
With partner
4.4
Had a bad night's sleep. Hostess was very helpful. Place is clean and neat. Very comfortable for sleeping over.
Sep 2025

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Reviews 334

On LekkeSlaap 14 years

Location

  • Martin Street, Nieu Bethesda, 6286 , Eastern Cape
  • Guests think Owlhouse Backpackers is in an excellent location
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From R 360
per night, for 2 ppl
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R 360
per night, for 2 ppl
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  • Capacity: 17 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Martin Street, Nieu Bethesda, 6286 , Eastern Cape
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