Swartberg Backpackers
Farm Voorbedacht, 6625 Matjiesrivier, South Africa – Excellent location – show map
A real authentic farm stay. Off grid living with all the comforts. The fireplace, the beautiful view and the quietness what's not to like
South Africa
Set in Matjiesrivier at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains, Swartberg Backpackers features an outdoor swimming pool and barbecue facilities. Boasting views of the mountains and the waterfall, this property is 28 mi from Oudtshoorn. The eco-friendly accommodations at Swartberg Backpackers is equipped with a kitchen with an oven, refrigerator and barbecue facilities. Some units have a seating area where you can relax. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Free WiFi is featured in some rooms and one unit also has table tennis. Swartberg Backpackers makes use of solar electricity, gas and wood fires instead of electricity. The solar electricity provides enough power to charge a laptop, cellular phone, room lights and a portable 12V fridge. Solar geysers provide warm water and there is a gas water heater for overcast or rainy days. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property and the property is pet, biker and cyclist friendly. A range of activities are offered on site or in the surrounding area, such as a hiking trail to the waterfall and rock pool. Swimming and canoeing can be enjoyed at the dam. Nearby is Gamkaskloof, or 'The Hell', an exciting 2-hour 4x4 drive for adventurers and there is plenty of fauna and flora to experience in the surrounds.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- 2 swimming pools
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Basic free Wifi (10 Mbps)
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- Tendai
South Africa“A real authentic farm stay. Off grid living with all the comforts. The fireplace, the beautiful view and the quietness what's not to like” - Seanterence South Africa“The location is outstanding and out of the way with you own bush pool to swim in. Anything that we needed was provided the family was brilliant towards my family and I. Thank you.”
Katevn South Africa“The owners are exceptionally welcoming and friendly, the hot tub with a view of the mountain is sensational, everything was clean and comfortable and well maintained - you can see it is all so well thought out and considers the comfort of the...”
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Amenities of Swartberg BackpackersGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- 2 swimming pools
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Basic free Wifi (10 Mbps)
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Mountain view
- View
- Outdoor dining area
- Outdoor furniture
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Kitchenware
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Ping-pong
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Fireplace
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Tile/Marble floor
- Non-smoking rooms
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Afrikaans
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Cash
Swartberg Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Swartberg Backpackers of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
FAQs about Swartberg Backpackers
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Swartberg Backpackers on this page.
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Swartberg Backpackers is 2,800 feet from the center of Matjiesrivier. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at Swartberg Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Swartberg Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Ping-pong
- Canoeing
- Horseback riding
- Swimming pool
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The prices at Swartberg Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Swartberg Backpackers include:
- Chalet
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Yes, Swartberg Backpackers is popular with guests booking family stays.
