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The Hippo Backpackers, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Latest Review for The Hippo Backpackers

We had an absolute ball in this hostel. we spent a week with tanya and her family which included christmas eve and christmas day. There was 8 in our group including 3 teenagers and 2 eleven year olds. The swimming pool is ideal as is their pool table and satellite tv. On christmas eve Tanya and Herman set up a braai and laid out a beautiful spread of meats, salads and desserts free of charge. We had a wonderful experience in this hostel and the kids were entertained constantly.

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Overall
5
Location
5
Cleanliness
5
Value
5
Facilities
5
Service
5

maireadg stayed here in Dec '08

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About The Hippo Backpackers

Internet Access 24 hour reception

Homely and Hearty. The Hippo is located conveniently close to the centre of town.

It is hard to leave their 'Hippo' sized swimming pool, which are surrounded by a lovely entertainment area with bar and pool-table. The rooms are serviced daily to ensure a comfortable stay.

A self-catering kitchen and spacious lounge / diningroom area is available. Meals are also available.

Now here you can relax with friendly hospitalityy to pamper you.

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Telephone/Fax Facilities
  • 24 hour reception
  • Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • Free Carpark
  • Internet Access
  • Towels
  • Common Room
  • Web access in lobby
  • 24 Hour Check In
  • Swimming Pool
  • Linen Included
  • Guest Kitchen
  • BBQ Area

Guest Reviews

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We had an absolute ball in this hostel. we spent a week with tanya and her family which included christmas eve and christmas day. There was 8 in our group including 3 teenagers and 2 eleven year olds. The swimming pool is ideal as is their pool table and satellite tv. On christmas eve Tanya and Herman set up a braai and laid out a beautiful spread of meats, salads and desserts free of charge. We had a wonderful experience in this hostel and the kids were entertained constantly. Best Christmas ever and it was SUNNY.

MAIREAD GUERIN . IRELAND

Overall
5
Location
5
Cleanliness
5
Value
5
Facilities
5
Service
5

maireadg stayed here in Dec '08

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*  The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 78% for this property is based on ratings provided by 3 guests.

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Conditions

Enjoy the comfort of our recent renovations and extentions to the old backpackers. Now you have more rooms, more space and more fun.

Location

Address
14 Glen Street Richmond Hill
Map of The Hippo Backpackers, Port Elizabeth

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Directions

On N2 from JHB.
go onto SETTELERSWAY
Take RUSSELL Road off-ramp
3rd Robot turn RIGHT (Westbourne)
1st street RIGHT again
1st street LEFT
This is SOMERSET STREET which become GLEN STREET (if you hit the park you have gone to far).

On N2 from J-Bay
Take the CAPE rd off ramp
Carry on past green acres shopping centre until you see PORT ELIZABETH COLLEGE Russell Rd
Turn left after College into SOMERSET STREET which will become GLENSTREET (if you hit the park you have gone to far).

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