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Mbizi Backpackers Lodge Reviews

288 Trichardt Road, Parkdene, Boksburg, Johannesburg, South Africa

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100%

My favorite place I have stayed at yet. Called Patrick from the JNB was picked up within 15mins The lodge has everything kitchen TV room, Bar is out back. The way the lodge is set up you meet the others guests easily. you can quickly become friends. Patrick is there most of the time and will call you by your name so your not just a guest. He also arranged city tour for me. I will disagree with another review there is a supermarket big one 10-15 mins walking i walked there 3x. everything clean


80%

Nice place, but not really anything around so you need a car or book (rather expensive) tours. Some internet problems but they were solved while I was there and then it was perfect. And Wifi was free, exceptional in this country. Simple self-service breakfast.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 11 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Male 31-40
  • (14 reviews)


56%

There's just not a great hostel in Joburg. Mbizi is good if you're waiting to fly only. There's one empty pizza rest. near by & nothing else. Bar, pool table, garden, tv room, pool is good, internet 20 rand 30 minutes, wifi 10 rand though no code is needed, so you log on yourself for free. Rooms & mens dorm is good, women's is not good - 5 single beds 6 inches apart in a badly converted garage. Roommate was coughing all night because of the dust. Bags go on the floor. Bring your own food.

  • Globetrotter
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 41+
  • (21 reviews)


90%

Great place if you're in Johannesburg, and a great deal.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (3 reviews)


100%

Patrick takes you in as his own. Free wi-fi that is fast. Very clean. A great backpackers lodge in JoBurg! Thanks for everything, Patrick! YOU ROCK! (yes, he really is a legend. find out why!) -Amy

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Good place to stay where you feel like at home. I enjoy the garden with the pool and the bar. Patrick, the owner, is really helpful and can organise tours for you. I did the Soweto tour and it was great. It's a fifteen minutes drive from the center of Joburg, but it doesn't matter because you don't have to go there (question of security). The location is good if you take the Bazbus, first one to be drop off, last one to be pick up...I save three hours compare to the first one to be pick up.

  • Globetrotter
  • 27 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Switzerland
  • Male 31-40
  • (23 reviews)


90%

Patrick gets it done.


96%

Hostel owner Patrick does a fantastic job. He picked me up from the airport, took me on a wonderful Pretoria-Tour and booked me 3 more tours (incl. a safari) with other guides. He also drove me to Park Station. The hostel is great, very clean and secure. The swimming pool is lovely as is the bar and the DVD-collection. Bread, milk, tea, coffee and mineral water are for free in the kitchen. You don't need a car to stay here, Patrick will do everything for you. I highly recommend Mbizi!!!


96%

Had a really great stay and Patrick was very helpful!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Sep 2011
  • onkelbos
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


83%

Host Patric is a very friendly and helpful guy, gives advice on local attractions and has every fast food place on speed dial. Also has a housekeeper who cleans the whole place daily.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Aug 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


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  • 82%Character
  • 90%Security
  • 76%Location
  • 87%Staff
  • 80%Fun
  • 88%Cleanliness

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  • 23 Jan 2012 (100%)
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  • JEN1987 , Male , 23 reviews , USA

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