Title: Hluhluwe Backpackers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=1482&destination=Hluhluwe%2C+KwaZulu-Natal%2C+South+Africa&selected=5091124&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hluhluwe Backpackers Nature lovers find peaceful surroundings at this Hluhluwe retreat where quiet moments in beautiful landscapes create the perfect escape from everyday life ## Photo gallery for Hluhluwe Backpackers ![Property grounds - Hluhluwe Backpackers (Hluhluwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/73276b65.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hluhluwe Backpackers (Hluhluwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/25d35ee5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast for a fee - Hluhluwe Backpackers (Hluhluwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/ff5dbf54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Hluhluwe Backpackers (Hluhluwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/566e600b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Hluhluwe Backpackers (Hluhluwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/abb4c72a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hluhluwe Backpackers blends rustic charm with practical comforts in a natural setting. Relax in the garden or browse the library for a good read. Public WiFi keeps everyone connected, while luggage storage and communal kitchens add convenience to the wilderness experience. ## Reviews 6.8 ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Breakfast available - Bar - Laundry - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Private Double Room ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/f2b759f8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Double Room - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Private Double Ensuite/Wheelchair Access ![Private Double Ensuite/Wheelchair Access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/03ffa3a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Private Double Ensuite/Wheelchair Access - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5100000/5091200/5091124/c173d0e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 3 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. 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[Visit our Hluhluwe travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe.dx1482) [View more Hostels in Hluhluwe](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hostels.d1482-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-27.99933%2C32.34954&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WaTM6h47XmaJ_gIiy-TZ6NfdxDo=) Corner Of Memorial Gate Road, Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, 3960 ### What's nearby - ![Greater St Lucia Wetland Park which includes forests, land animals and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248622852715639/d8cbb57f-4414-4921-a7f2-5689b6cdee5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) iSimangaliso Wetland Park 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Bonamanzi Private Game Reserve 9 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Emdoneni Cat Rehabilitation Centre 32 min drive \- 23.5 miles ### Restaurants - Wimpy 18 min drive - Delish 17 min drive - Ngweni Railroad Brewery 17 min drive - Steers - fig tree café & deli 17 min drive ## About this property ### Hluhluwe Backpackers Property highlights At Hluhluwe Backpackers, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a library. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a bar. Other perks include: - Free self parking - Breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and smoke-free premises - Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and barbecue grills Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Communal kitchens and portable fans ## Similar properties ![Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6500000/6493500/6493474/d50ea5f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bonamanzi Game Reserve Hluhluwe - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=6493474&PinnedHotelID=6493474&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24940000/24940000/24939908/16f53073.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wailana Beach Lodge Margate - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 6 reviews $79 nightly $93 total Mar 23 - Mar 24 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=24939908&PinnedHotelID=24939908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/104000000/103996100/103996038/02a5162e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mzimayi River Lodge Hibberdene - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi $47 nightly $55 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=103996038&PinnedHotelID=103996038&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-30&endDate=2026-03-31&selected=5091124&PinnedHotelID=5091124&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=5091124,6493474,24939908,103996038) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 50 per night) ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Breakfast available for a fee - A bar/lounge - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Library - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ### More - Portable fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Meals are available by reservation. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for wireless internet in public areas: ZAR 50 per night (rates may vary) - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 850 per person (one way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Backpackers Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Backpackers Hluhluwe Backpackers Hotel Hluhluwe Backpackers Hostel Hluhluwe Backpackers Hluhluwe Hluhluwe Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hluhluwe Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Hluhluwe ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Hluhluwe Backpackers? ### What time is check-out at Hluhluwe Backpackers? ### Does Hluhluwe Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Hluhluwe Backpackers located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hluhluwe Backpackers Reviews 6.8 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 4.8 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 6.0 Staff & service ### 6.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveler Aug 20, 2019 Liked: Room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness Petite chambre sympathique, nous avons bien dormi. Le logement est idéalement situé à 2km du parc Hluhluwe, un gros plus ! Cependant, la peinture venait d'être refaite et l'odeur était extrêmement présente. La cuisine était d'une propreté à revoir... bel endroit extérieur pour dîner. Bien pour 1 seule nuit. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Géry Aug 13, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service ##### Géry Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveler Mar 6, 2018 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018 ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - [Lodging](?equalTargetTab=tab-0) - [Flights](?equalTargetTab=tab-1) - [Packages](?equalTargetTab=tab-2) - [Cars](?equalTargetTab=tab-3) - [Vacation Rentals](?equalTargetTab=tab-4) - [Things to Do](?equalTargetTab=tab-5) - [Makakatana Bay Lodge](https://www.expedia.com/Makakatana-Hotels-Makakatana-Bay-Lodge.h84015872.Hotel-Information) - [Thanda Safari](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Thanda-Safari.h7322311.Hotel-Information) - [Sand Forest Lodge](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Sand-Forest-Lodge.h16657210.Hotel-Information) - [Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Gooderson-Bushlands-Game-Lodge.h890690.Hotel-Information) - [Gooderson Dumazulu Lodge & Traditional Village](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Gooderson-Dumazulu-Lodge-Traditional-Village.h890691.Hotel-Information) - [Sungulwane Private Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Sungulwane-Private-Game-Lodge.h84014968.Hotel-Information) - [Falaza Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Falaza-Game-Lodge.h16751675.Hotel-Information) - [Andbeyond Phinda Forest Lodge](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-AndBeyond-Phinda-Forest-Lodge.h48519844.Hotel-Information) - [Leopard Walk Lodge](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Leopard-Walk-Lodge.h3851307.Hotel-Information) - [Ama Zulu Guesthouse and Safaris](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Ama-Zulu-Guesthouse-And-Safaris.h13488907.Hotel-Information) - [The Wilds Guest House](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-The-Wilds-Guest-House.h38310272.Hotel-Information) - [Hlulala Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Hlulala-Guesthouse.h19233154.Hotel-Information) - [Isinkwe Backpackers Bushcamp](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Isinkwe-Backpackers-Bushcamp.h3179915.Hotel-Information) - [Bonamanzi Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Bonamanzi-Game-Reserve.h6493474.Hotel-Information) - [Ezulwini Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.com/Cape-Town-Hotels-Ezulwini-Game-Lodge.h66314156.Hotel-Information) - [Emdoneni Lodge](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Emdoneni-Lodge.h5424684.Hotel-Information) - [Anew Hotel Hluhluwe](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-ANEW-Hotel-Hluhluwe.h1722819.Hotel-Information) - [Bushwillow Collection](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Bushwillow-Collection.h3405207.Hotel-Information) - [Thornwood](https://www.expedia.com/Hluhluwe-Hotels-Thornwood.h16254842.Hotel-Information) - [Malkoha Lake St. Lucia](https://www.expedia.com/KwaNibela-Hotels-Nibela-Lake-Lodge.h978707.Hotel-Information) - [Flights to Umkhanyakude District Municipality](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Umkhanyakude-District-Municipality.d553248635989198379.Flight-Destinations) - [Umkhanyakude District Municipality Vacations](https://www.expedia.com/Umkhanyakude-District-Municipality.d553248635989198379.Destination-Travel-Guides) - [Car rentals near Umkhanyakude District Municipality](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Umkhanyakude-District-Municipality.d553248635989198379.Car-Rental-Destinations) - [Umkhanyakude District Municipality Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Umkhanyakude-District-Municipality.d553248635989198379.Vacation-Rental-Destinations) - [Things to do in Umkhanyakude District Municipality](https://www.expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Umkhanyakude-District-Municipality.d553248635989198379.Travel-Guide-Activities)