Coffee Bay Hostels

"I stayed in Coffee Bay about three years ago and its the one place in South Africa which stands out in my memories the most!! The only regret I have is that I didn't run the gauntlet, the all-day drinking game, which would humble any hardened drinker!! Thanks to Dave for giving me a lift to East London where I stayed in his brother's hostel, you're a geezer and a half! I will definitely return one day, hopefully sooner." … "After returning home from South Africa, we can say that the Coffee Shack was the best place we have been to!"...  more »

"What a place!! From Silas' drum sessions, to the Bomvu Boyz Choir and Steve's surf lessons, this is an ultra cool hostel. It has a real genuine African flavour and you can tell the staff work with the local community to promote a prosperous society. Definitely worth a few days chilling. The outdoor kitchen is a bit lacking, but they serve some incredible local cuisine in the restaurant which is worth the few Rand it costs." … "I stayed at Bomvu for about four days. It is a special place I have never quite found anywhere else in the...  more »