Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge | Hostel in Ethels Drive

| 6.6 (452 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   49 Bedrooms  11 Bathrooms  44 Guests
Ethels Drive Hostel | Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge

49 Bedroom Hostel in Ethels Drive

Located in Ethels Drive, Amphitheater 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 Amphitheater 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 organization of tours, shuttles and guided hikes. Harrismith is a 10-minute drive away and Durban is 159 mi from Amphitheater Backpackers Lodge.

Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge is located in Ethels Drive.

This 49 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Internet, Designated Smoking Area, Guest Services, and several others. This is a 5 star rated property and has over 452 reviews with the average score of 6.6 . Coming to Ethels Drive and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Snack bar
  • Fruit
  • Bar
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Restaurant
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Free parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking
  • Parking on site
Activities
  • Waxing services
  • Foot massage
  • Sauna
  • Body scrub
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Mini golf
  • Beauty services
  • Cycling
  • Manicure
  • Spa
  • Light therapy
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing
  • Bar crawls
  • Neck massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Game drives
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Massage
  • Live music/Performance
  • Spa facilities
  • Full-body massage
  • Hiking
  • Archery
  • Back massage
  • Pool table
  • Body treatments
  • Couples' massage
  • Horseback riding
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Themed dinners
  • Ping-pong
  • Entertainment staff
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Pedicure
  • Public Bath
  • Facial treatments
  • Walking tours
  • Game room
  • Windsurfing
  • Head massage
  • Hand massage
  • Bike tours
Entertainment
  • Indoor play area
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
General
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Smoke-free property
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pet friendly
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Safe
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Grocery deliveries
  • ATM on site
  • Packed lunches
  • Lockers
  • Room service
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Business center
  • Express check-in/out
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Tour desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Shuttle service
  • Baggage storage
  • Private check-in/out
  • Car rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Laundry
  • Pet bowls
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Sun deck
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Key access
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Delivered food covered securely
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • First aid kits available
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Swimming pool
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and free.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. the property will contact you after you book to provide instructions, dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.21
Location:
8.41
Staff:
8.13
Facilities:
7.16
Comfort:
7.07
Cleanliness:
7.02
Sibusiso
Dec 8, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   6
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Kitchen

Microwave, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Toaster

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 25 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Shared bathroom, Shower

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view

Kitchen

Toaster, Cleaning products, Kitchenware, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 35 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view

Kitchen

Toaster, Cleaning products, Kitchenware, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 35 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Quadruple Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Kitchen

Microwave, Kitchenware, Kitchenette, Cleaning products, Electric kettle, Refrigerator, Toaster

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Shared bathroom, Shower

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view

Kitchen

Toaster, Cleaning products, Kitchenware, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 50 m2
3 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Family Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view

Kitchen

Toaster, Cleaning products, Kitchenware, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Triple Room
Room Type: Triple
Room Size: 35 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view

Kitchen

Toaster, Cleaning products, Kitchenware, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view

Kitchen

Toaster, Cleaning products, Kitchenware, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 25 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view

Kitchen

Toaster, Cleaning products, Kitchenware, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view

Kitchen

Toaster, Cleaning products, Kitchenware, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 8 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view

Kitchen

Toaster, Cleaning products, Kitchenware, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 20 m2
8 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view

Kitchen

Toaster, Cleaning products, Kitchenware, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Dorm Room
Room Size: 20 m2
6 Twin bed(s) Bed
6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Toilet, Toilet paper, Towels, Private bathroom, Shower

General

Lockers, Trash cans, Reading light, Heating, Fire extinguisher, Fan, Safe, Smoke Alarm, Key access

Outdoors

Terrace, Balcony, Outdoor dining area, Patio, Outdoor furniture

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

View

Landmark view, View, Lake view, Mountain view, Garden view

Kitchen

Toaster, Cleaning products, Kitchenware, Electric kettle

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Entire unit located on ground floor

Room Amenities

Non-feather pillow, Adapter, Socket near the bed
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