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Reviews of The Hippo Backpackers, Eastern Cape, South Africa

The Hippo Backpackers - Hostel

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...
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Avg Rating: 76% (1 Review)

Character: 80%

Security: 80%

Location: 80%

Staff: 80%

Fun: 60%

Cleanliness: 80%



Customer Reviews

86%

The location was the only drawback to the Hippo, but it was a great place for a rest. Tania was wonderful and comforting and overall I would stay there again. The pool was awesome except don't bother in the winter, its tooo cold!

Sarah, from USA ~ Jun 30 2008

54%

I was not offered my free breakfast and i was overcharged

Zoe, from England ~ Apr 17 2008

100%

This is one of the best hostels we have ever stayed at! We arrived one night early unexpectedly, and even though the owners had no bookings and were planning on taking the night off, they came back and opened up the whole place just for us. We'd had an exhausting day, and when Herman showed us the comfy tv room, computer, kitchen, pool, and a fridge full of cold drinks, we thought we were in heaven. The rooms were very clean and comfortable. Highly recommended!

Tomasz, from Poland ~ Jan 21 2008

96%

For your information: The Backpacker have a internet access.

Beat und Tanja, from Switzerland ~ Nov 22 2007

90%

Elmer was so friendly and helpful!

Michelle, from USA ~ Oct 9 2007

94%

Very very nice family

Florence, from France ~ Jul 23 2007

94%

Owners and son are awesome! Very willing to please and pleasant.

Jessica, from USA ~ Jun 15 2007

100%

Fantastic, homely hostel which looks to be getting even better in the near future. You can't go wrong by staying at the hippo.

Jordan, from England ~ May 7 2007