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Freedom O' Clock Backpackers Retreat

6 reviews
Backpacker

Reviews

4.3/ 5

Based on 6 reviews

Very Good
Cleanliness
3.8
Location
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Service
4.0
Safety
4.7
Garth S
Short stay ⋅ With partner
4.4
May 2021

Our stay was awesome. To find the real beauty of the Eastern Cape, you need to go to the less trodden locations, this is where you will find the true beauty of this amazing, untamed coastline and the location of Freedom O' Clock. This Retreat is off the grid, so do not expect luxury. If you want that, then you are looking in the wrong place. This is a place where you leave the city slicker life behind and embrace where you are, and feed your soul. It has everything you need, hot showers, good food, comfortable beds and real people who own and run it, Lu, Otto and their daughter Coral. Finding it is an adventure and the road is a challenge if you don't have an off road vehicle, but if you take it easy and drive carefully you can get there in a Ford Figo. Here you immerse yourself in the natural unspoilt beauty of the Transkei. The river estuary is breathtakingly beautiful and you can bathe safely in a protective cove down the end of a tranquil sandy beach. The only thing we regret is not staying longer. Thank you, Otto and Lu, for sharing your world with us.

Cleanliness
4.0
Service
4.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Room stayed in
Surf - Double Room
Lu-ann
Freedom O' Clock Backpackers Retreat

Hi Garth, Thanks for your great review! We loved having you visit us. Such a privilege to have shared our beautiful area with folk who appreciate the beauty of it. We sincerely hope to see you in the near future. Lots of love and good vibes Otto, Lu and Coral-Bella

Hi Garth, Thanks for your great review! We loved having you visit us. Such a privilege to have shared our beautiful area with folk who appreciate the beauty of it. We sincerely hope to see you in the near future. Lots of love and good vibes Otto, Lu and Coral-Bella

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Derek H
Short stay ⋅ With friends
3.4
Mar 2019

Ideal for younger free-spirited backpackers. Not suited to needs of older fishermen group.

Cleanliness
3.0
Service
3.0
Location
5.0
Safety
3.0
Value for money
3.0
Room stayed in
Relax Room
Fritz S
Short stay ⋅ With partner
4.8
Oct 2018

Lovely stay. We enjoyed our stay a lot, felt welcome. Otto and Lo are great hosts and we will definitely go again.

Heerlik gekuier. Ons het ons verblyf baie geniet, welkom gevoel, Otto en Lo is puik gashere en ons sal vir seker weer gaan.

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Fish Room - Family R...
Lu-ann
Freedom O' Clock Backpackers Retreat

Thanks for your lovely review. Had a really fun time with you guys visiting. Look forward to seeing you again. Keep well. Till next time.

Dankie vir jou pragtige resensie. Het baie lekker gekuier saam met julle. Sien uit om jou weer te sien. Mooi bly. Tot volgende keer.

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Corné N
Short stay ⋅ With friends
4.4
Jan 2018

Hidden gem. A piece of paradise at one of the most pristine beaches in the country. It offers a good chance to get away and to experience nature in its rawest form. The owners are hospitable, friendly and make the most delicious dishes. It's simple with the necessary facilities, and offers something unique that you don't just experience every day. Definitely for young and adventurous people. Not suitable for Sedan vehicles, dirt roads offer extra excitement.

Versteekte juweel. 'n Stukkie paradys by een van die ongerepte strande in die land. Dit bied 'n goeie wegbreekkans en om die natuur in sy rouste vorm te beleef. Die eienaars is gasvry, vriendelik en maak die heerlikste geregte. Dis eenvoudig met die nodige geriewe, en bied iets unieks aan wat mens nie sommer elke dag beleef nie. Definitief vir jong en avontuurlustige mense. Nie geskik vir Sedan voertuie nie, grondpaaie bied ekstra opwinding.

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Cleanliness
4.0
Service
4.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Room stayed in
Surf - Double Room
Lu-ann
Freedom O' Clock Backpackers Retreat

Hi there, Thanks again for visiting us and for the awesome review. We hope to meet you again someday. All the best for the year ahead :-) Lu, Otto & Coral-Bella

Haai daar, Weereens dankie dat jy ons besoek het en vir die wonderlike resensie. Ons hoop om jou eendag weer te ontmoet. Alles van die beste vir die jaar wat voorlê :-) Lu, Otto & Coral-Bella

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Alinda D
1 night stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Mar 2016

Delicious. It's incredibly beautiful unspoiled nature. The owners are hospitable and friendly.

Heerlik. Dis ongelooflik mooi ongerepte natuur. Die eienaars is gasvry en vriendelik.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Lu-ann
Freedom O' Clock Backpackers Retreat

Hi Alinda, Thanks so much for your review. We really enjoyed spending time with you guys and sharing our paradise with you. So happy your daughter managed to squeeze the horse ride in :-). Hope to see you again some day. Regards to your awesome family.

Hallo Alinda, baie dankie vir jou resensie. Ons het dit baie geniet om tyd saam met julle deur te bring en ons paradys met julle te deel. So bly jou dogter het dit reggekry om die perdry in te druk :-). Hoop om jou eendag weer te sien. Groete aan julle wonderlike familie.

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Coralie S
Short stay ⋅ Family with young children
3.8
Jul 2016

It was awesome! Totally off the grid and absolutely fantastic!

Cleanliness
3.0
Service
3.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
3.0
Lu-ann
Freedom O' Clock Backpackers Retreat

Hi there, Thanks for your review. It was lovely meeting your family and sharing some good laughs and yummy crayfish. Enjoy the rest of your time in SA!

Hi there, Thanks for your review. It was lovely meeting your family and sharing some good laughs and yummy crayfish. Enjoy the rest of your time in SA!

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  • Capacity: 21 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 22:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: Mdumbi River Mouth, Mngcibe, 5140, Eastern Cape
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