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Reviews of Sabie Gypsy's Backpackers

173 Ou Lydenburg Road 173 Sabie Gypsy's, 1260 Sabie, South Africa

#6 of 8 hotels in Sabie

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 69 hostel reviews

5.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.1

  • Comfort

    6.0

  • Location

    6.9

  • Facilities

    6.0

  • Staff

    7.1

  • Value for money

    7.1

  • Free Wifi

    5.0

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  • Reviewed: April 22, 2025

    6.0
    Gypsy Backpackers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Microwave not working . It has to be said in their defence, they were dealing with a medical crisis when I arrived, despite this, I was made to feel at home.

    The Backpacker was what I wanted, a place to sleep and to chill when I wasn't on the move. This they met perfectly.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: October 2, 2024

    7.0
    We had a great time visiting the waterfalls and surrounding areas.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is very close to town, in fact it's a walking distance and some of the waterfalls are just nearby. The host was very friendly and went out of his way to make our stay comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2024

    5.0
    Not bad for first timer
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was not clean almost everywhere was dust even the couches were dusty

    Nothing

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: May 5, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Place was run down but clean. Pool was empty, bar was dirty and the cabins had doors missing and generally run down so not like the website. But we were happy enough.

    People were friendly as well as the staff. Place was clean. Bedcwas comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    6.0
    You pay for what you get
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cabins have a potential but it’s a not a tidy place at all.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    5.0
    It’s ok if you don’t have options
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place can be bit clean , and the kitchen , can change the shower plastic

    Easy to find

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    5.0
    Please install a swimming pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They shouldn’t say they have a swimming pool while they don’t have

    Location

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2023

    6.0
    You pay for Gypsy, you gonna get Gypsy
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It was very dirty. Dont expect anything of high value. The bathroom light didn't work and the swimming pool is not a swimming pool.

    the place is good for backpackers travelling on a budget. The kitchen is good and have entertainment areas.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2023

    5.0
    Just fine
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool is abandoned You might be given a cabin to sleep at If you just need somewhere to hide your head you can go the but not luxury

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 26, 2023

    7.0
    Aside from the heat it was awesome.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms could have used a fan. They were very hot and the door to our room didn't close from the outside so we had to leave it open and only locked the security gate.

    Host was awesome.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: May 1, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place needs to cleaned, the guest waiting area is the the most disgusting

    Brain is a very friendly host, and the location is very convenient

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2023

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Studio with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small swimming pool

    Friendly staff members

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: November 10, 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dogs around Dirty out side

    Inside the house was clean

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    1.0
    It a trauma
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked nothing about that property and I had to look for a decent property and I paid, so please Booking.com can you refund me cos that drunk guy at the property told me you must refund me. Please call him and organise my refund please

    I hate everything about that property and that thing is not a place for human to stay there and I am very dissapointed that you still advertise this shit on booking.com And worse the owner says he told you that place is no longer in use but you keep advertising it!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only de weda coz we couldn't swim coz it was cold n rainy

    De stuff is friendly n very welcoming n ders so many waterfalls,de atmosphere it was superb

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2025

    2.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Felt unsafe

    Overall premises dirty, Ad said pool on site. Pool did not work. Building ruble all over.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    You have to arrange to have the gate opened, I understand the safety reasoning, but I would recommend having a spare key available for guests that they return at the end of their stay. I don't want to have to ask someone to open the gate for me when I have a spur of the moment idea to go for a run before sunrise. The bed I slept in only had one thin mattrass which might be hard for some people.

    Arriving at the backpackers was easy enough, the road was a little warn down, but they also received a lot of rain that might have an impact too. We arrived in the rain, but our reception was still friendly. We checked in, settled in and was shown the place. We stayed in room nr4, just outside of the kitchen door. The kitchen has everything you need. And we used the outside bathroom / shower area. There is a small rainwater pool that we relaxed in. We also spent most of the time enjoying the company of the other guests. They are pet friendly too, they have their own pets, but their pets keep to themselves. It was a wonderful stay and will definitely be my choice of accommodation when I'm that side again.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unkempt, lack of information ans generally dirty

    The location, the rusticness

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2024

    1.0
    When I asked how the guest would sleep in there they were rude
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When I get there the house was just painted with Carboline, the smell was unbearable

    I didn't like anything

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were really hard, there is no real mattress, so our back had hurt after the night.

    The room was clean and we got another room next to the kitchen and the indoor toilets, because it was raining.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect stopover
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was really nice. And the owner gave us a bigger room with our own kitchen, that was really kind. We liked, that we could cook on our own. Ah and the hot shower was good aswell. Perfect for a stopover.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: June 7, 2024

    8.0
    Everything i needed was supplied. Will definately visit again in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double or Twin Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet and secluded area. Very friendly and helpfull host.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Shower and Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was dirty our driver didn't even sleep there

    Nothing

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Shower
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    The owner was very nice and welcoming . The view is amazing and the place is close to everything.

    Stayed in January 2024

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