Wilderness Backpackers Accommodation
Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge offers backpackers accommodation in Wilderness, on the Garden Route, just 100 metres from the beach. Set on the hillside above Leentjiesklip Bay, the lodge has ocean-view dorms, private and en-suite rooms and garden tents, plus an on-site bar serving wood-fired pizza and live music on Thursday and Sunday nights. Whether you are a solo backpacker, a couple or a group, you can walk to the sand in two minutes and into the village in ten. This is the kind of Wilderness backpackers accommodation that travellers stay at longer than they planned.
100m from the beach4.5★ from 785+ reviewsDorms to en-suiteBar & wood-fired pizza
Wilderness backpackers accommodation, 100 metres from the beach
Wilderness Beach House Backpackers is a beachfront backpackers lodge about 100 metres from Wilderness Beach, with sea views, a social bar and an easy walk into the village. It is the closest backpackers to the sand in Wilderness, which is exactly what most Garden Route travellers are looking for.
The lodge sits on the hillside above Leentjiesklip Bay, so the ocean is a two-minute walk down and the restaurants, cafes and shops of Wilderness village are about ten minutes on foot. The Map of Africa viewpoint, the Touw River and the forest trails of the Garden Route National Park are all a short drive away, which makes the Beach House a natural base for a few days of beach, river and adventure. With a rating of 4.5 stars from more than 785 guest reviews, it is one of the most consistently loved stays in Wilderness.
Rooms and rates
Wilderness Beach House Backpackers has a room for every kind of traveller, from ocean-view dorm beds to private en-suite rooms and garden tents, with rates in South African rand.
| Room type | Sleeps | From (per night) | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean-view dorm bed | Shared (mixed dorms) | From R380 per bed | Solo backpackers and budget travellers |
| Family / private room (shared bathroom) | Up to 4 | From R850 | Friends and small groups |
| Double room (shared bathroom) | 2 | From R950 | Couples wanting privacy |
| En-suite room | 2 | From R1 200 | Couples and flashpackers wanting their own bathroom |
| Garden tent | 2 | From R700 | Warm-season glamping near the beach |
Rates vary by season and availability. See the detail on our room pages: dorms, private rooms, en-suite rooms and garden tents.
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A bar, wood-fired pizza and live music on site
One thing that sets Wilderness Beach House Backpackers apart is the on-site bar and kitchen: an ocean-view pub serving wood-fired pizza, with live music two nights a week. You do not have to go anywhere for a good evening.
The bar looks out over Leentjiesklip Bay and runs a pool table, craft beers and cocktails, with the kitchen turning out wood-fired pizzas that guests rate as a highlight. Live music lands on Thursday open-mic nights and the Sunday Sessions, when local musicians play and the deck fills up. See what is coming up on our live music page and browse the bar and kitchen menu. Few backpackers in Wilderness give you the beach, your bed, a bar and a stage in one place.
Things to do from the doorstep
Wilderness Beach House Backpackers is surrounded by the best of the Garden Route, from paragliding off the Map of Africa to kayaking the Touw River and walking the forest trails.
Within a short drive you can paraglide off the Map of Africa, paddle up the Touw River to a waterfall, or hike the indigenous-forest Kingfisher trails in the Garden Route National Park. For the full plan, see our Map of Africa adventure guide and our things to do in Wilderness guide. The front desk can help you book activities and point you to the closest trailheads and launch sites.
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The best rates and the easiest booking are direct with the lodge. Book your Wilderness backpackers accommodation through our secure booking page and deal with us, not a platform.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is accommodation at Wilderness Beach House Backpackers?
Rates start from around R380 per night for an ocean-view dorm bed, from R850 for a family room and R950 for a double room (both with a shared bathroom), from R1 200 for an en-suite room, and from R700 for a garden tent. Prices vary by season and availability, and the live rates for your dates are always shown on the direct booking page.
How far is the lodge from the beach?
Wilderness Beach House Backpackers is about 100 metres from Wilderness Beach, a two-minute walk down the hillside from Leentjiesklip Bay. It is one of the closest backpackers to the sand in Wilderness, and the village restaurants and shops are about a ten-minute walk away.
Is there a bar and food on site?
Yes. The lodge has an ocean-view bar and kitchen serving wood-fired pizza, craft beers and cocktails, with a pool table and live music on Thursday open-mic nights and the Sunday Sessions. You can eat, drink and catch live music without leaving the property.
Do you have private and en-suite rooms, or only dorms?
The lodge has a full range of rooms, not only dorms. You can choose ocean-view dorm beds, private rooms with a shared bathroom, en-suite rooms with their own bathroom, or garden tents. This makes it a good fit for solo backpackers, couples and small groups alike.
Where exactly in Wilderness is the lodge?
Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge is on the hillside above Leentjiesklip Bay in Wilderness, on the Garden Route in the Western Cape, about 100 metres from the beach and roughly 20 minutes from George. The Map of Africa, the Touw River and the forest trails are all a short drive away.