Featherbed Nature Reserve - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
Getting around
Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
The Drydock Food Co - 11 min walk
34 South - 12 min walk
Anchorage Restaurant - 7 min walk
Chatters - 7 min walk
Snobs Coffee - 12 min walk
About this property
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel
Upscale hostel located in Knysna Central
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel provides amenities like a garden and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
English breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Outdoor furniture, coffee/tea in the lobby, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Island Vibe Knysna Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
4 bathrooms with showers
Patios and communal kitchens
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 40 to 55 per person
A bar/lounge
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Guest services
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
More
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 40 to 55 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
Island Vibe Knysna
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel
Knysna Island Vibe
Vibe Knysna Hostel Knysna
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel Knysna
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Knysna
Frequently asked questions
Is Island Vibe Knysna Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Island Vibe Knysna Hostel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Island Vibe Knysna Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Island Vibe Knysna Hostel?
Check-out is at 10 AM.
Where is Island Vibe Knysna Hostel located?
Located in Knysna Central, this hostel is steps from Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Knysna Lagoon. Featherbed Boat Cruises and Pledge Nature Reserve are also within 10 minutes.
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Vusumzi
Traveled with family
Jan 13, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
It is ok
The stay was fine, there were no towels and no soap at the accommodation. I had to go buy own towels and soap to take a shower. The were no cell phone charging points and some beds were making squeaky sound, probably to old. There was not enough parking as well
Good location but my room was noise because of the proximoty with N2. Service ok, they didnt let me use their computer to download pictures from a flash drive.
To be honest; I'd liked Plet more than Knysna because of the lack of a beach. But at least they have a tiny pool to cool down. The backpackers itself was really nice with an awesome staff. Great place of you want to visit Knysna
Myself and 3 friends shared a family room. Centrally located. The service and every single element of our stay was OUTSTANDING!!! Would always return to Island Vibe and would highly recommend this backpackers. Thank you so much for making our stay nothing but "AWESOME" :-)!
Verified traveler
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Feb 17, 2015
Liked: Staff & service
Good spot
Good location. Rooms are a bit dated, but a good place for young people.
Als wir ankamen traf uns der Schock. Ein typisches Backpacker Hostel, Was eigentlich gar nicht so schlimm ist. Jedoch war das Zimmer sowie das Bad alles andere als in Ordnung Punkt unter der Dusche hat man sich verbrüht und das Wasser im Waschbecken ist auch nicht abgelaufen.
Insgesamt war es so hellhörig, dass man um 6 Uhr morgens kerzengerade im Bett saß, weil man dachte es steht jemand im Zimmer.
Schade. Aber auch für eine kurze Nacht nicht so super. Die Parkplatzsituation ist auch seehr begrenzt.
Nur die Betten waren etwas zu klein, sonst war alles super in dem schnuckeligen Hostel. Man war super freundlich und Abends waqr immer was los, mit Musik und Grill.