About

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.

Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge Policy and Conditions:

Cancellation policy:

- Up to 21 days = 15% charge of the total price
- 20 -14 days = 25% charge of the total price
- 15 - 8 days = 50% charge of the total price
- 7 - 0 days = 100% charge of the total price


Check in from 14:00 to 00:00 .
Check out from 10:00 to 11:00 .

Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, debit cards.
Taxes included.
Breakfast not included. Al-a carte between 20 ZAR - 120 ZAR

General:
24 hours reception.
No curfew.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Adaptors
  • Children's Play Area
  • Luggage Storage
  • Direct Dial Telephone
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Reviews

9.7Superb(21)
  • Value for Money
    9.3
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    9.3
  • Cleanliness
    9.3
  • Staff
    10.0
  • Location
    10.0
  • Facilities
    10.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge in Drakensberg offers stunning mountain views and a fantastic location. Guests praise the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the great facilities including a pool and a unique boulder cave. The lodge is ideal for travellers seeking adventure and social experiences, with many organised tours available. Some recent feedback notes that cleanliness in certain areas and kitchen facilities could be improved.

Stayed in Jul 2026
10
M
Michele
Male, 31-40, Switzerland
Beautiful place and very nice and helpful staff
Stayed in May 2026
9.7
S
Sall
Male, 25-30, France
One of the best backpackers hostel I got to visit. The location is amazing with stunning views over the moutains, the facilities offers a lot to do and the staff is great. Special thanks to Muzi, Fiso and the great Tshengi (a black women manager, it deserves mentioning!!)
Stayed in Jul 2025
4.0
J
Jacobus
Male, 41+, South Africa
We used to stay there in the past.. Food is realy bad and place is falling apart. No coffee in the room. Globes are faulty, Staff are very helpful though..
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Location

R74, Northern Drakensberg, 3350 Ethels Drive, R74, Drakensberg, South Africa
90.6km from city centre