Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge - Ethels Drive
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Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge
Ethels Drive R74, Northern Drakensberg
No. of rooms
49
WiFi
Pool
Spa/wellness
Parking
Meals
Animal acceptance
Playground
Rooms for singles
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Located in Ethels Drive, Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge offers panoramic views over the Northern Drakensberg. The quirky hostel has a rock pool, hot tub and a restaurant. Free WiFi is available.
The individually decorated rooms at Amphitheatre Backpackers are fitted with a fan, tea-and-coffee making facilities, linen and towels. Some of the rooms have access to a communal bathroom. Some rooms are located in converted grain silos, using solar energy to heat the water
Meals including vegetarian options are available at the restaurant and cooked up using mostly ingredients grown in their organic vegetable garden. Live music and entertainment is offered on a regular basis and there are also barbecue facilities. Drinks and cocktails can be enjoyed at the bar.
The hostel has a pool table, a gift shop, a sauna, and a communal TV lounge. Table tennis, hiking and cycling are just some of the activities you can enjoy at this property and in the surrounding area.
Laundry services are available and staff can assist you with the organisation of tours, shuttles and guided hikes.
Harrismith is a 10-minute drive away and Durban is 256 km from Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge.
The hotel day starts from hour 14:00 and ends at 11:00.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Dear visitor, within this region we are currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Double Room. In the well-fitted kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The double room provides a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Twin Room. The twin room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds. ;
Quadruple Room. The quadruple room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds. ;
Quadruple Room. In the well-fitted kitchenette, guests will find a refrigerator, kitchenware, a microwave and a toaster. The quadruple room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds. ;
Triple Room. The triple room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds. ;
Family Room. The spacious family room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 4 beds. ;
Triple Room. The spacious triple room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds. ;
Double Room. The double room offers a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed. ;
Twin Room. The twin room offers a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds. ;
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room. This bed in dormitory has a balcony, iPod dock and stovetop. ;
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room. This bed in dormitory features a balcony, private entrance and toaster. ;
8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room. The dormitory room provides a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 8 beds. ;
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room. The dormitory room features a seating area, a safe deposit box, a terrace with lake views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 6 beds.
Full body massage
Waxing services
Express check-in/check-out
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Meeting/banquet facilitiesadditional charge
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Airport drop offadditional charge
Beauty Services
Garden
Family rooms
Water sport facilities on site
Contactless check-in/check-out
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Neck massage
Non-smoking rooms
Archeryoffsiteadditional charge
Themed dinner nights
Tour or class about local cultureadditional charge
Hiking
Stand-up comedy
Kid meals
Spa lounge/relaxation area
Couples massage
Massageadditional charge
Face masks for guests available
Delivered food is securely covered
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Non-smoking throughout
Windsurfingoffsiteadditional charge
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Airport pick upadditional charge
Spa/wellness packages
Spa facilities
Business centre
Chapel/shrine
Private parking
Body scrub
Process in place to check health of guests
Car hire
Open-air bath
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Terrace
Restaurant
Indoor play area
Pet bowls
Access to health care professionals
Parking on site
24-hour security
Special diet menus (on request)
Internet services
Smoke alarms
Vending machine (drinks)
Fitness
Key access
Outdoor fireplace
24-hour front desk
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Live sport events (broadcast)
Board games/puzzles
Babysitting/child servicesadditional charge
Heating
Breakfast in the room
Outdoor furniture
Public Bath
Bar
Parking
Bike tours
Packed lunches
Head massage
CCTV in common areas
Room service
Golf course (within 3 km)additional charge
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
WiFi
Breakfast takeaway containers
Horse ridingoffsiteadditional charge
Laundryadditional charge
Cashless payment available
Pub crawls
Fax/photocopyingadditional charge
Cycling
Canoeingoffsiteadditional charge
Physical distancing in dining areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Free parking
Body treatments
Pets allowed
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Pedicure
Table tennis
Snack bar
Picnic area
Evening entertainment
Physical distancing rules followed
Vending machine (snacks)
Games room
Sun terrace
Wine/champagneadditional charge
First aid kit available
Entertainment staff
Accessible parking
Fire extinguishers
Shared kitchen
Manicure
Tour desk
Luggage storage
Game drivesadditional charge
Outdoor pool (all year)
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Lockers
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Mini golfadditional charge
Free WiFi
Swimming pool
Swimming Pool
Airport shuttle
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Facial treatments
Light therapy
Back massage
Fishing
Spa and wellness centreadditional charge
Billiardsadditional charge
BBQ facilities
Outdoor pool
Grocery deliveries
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Invoice provided
ATM/cash machine on site
Shuttle service
Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Walking tours
Foot massage
Baby safety gates
Hand massage
Private check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Foot bath
Fruitsadditional charge
Live music/performance
Sauna
Coffee house on site











