Reviews of Mbizi Backpackers Lodge

288 Trichardt Road, Parkdene, Boksburg, Johannesburg, South Africa 1459

Customer Reviews & Ratings

85.9%

25 out of 27 HostelBookers customers said that they would recommend 'Mbizi Backpackers Lodge'

Atmosphere
88.0%
Location
76.0%
Facilities
84.0%
Fun
79.2%
Staff
92.0%
Cleanliness
91.2%
Safety
89.6%
Value
87.2%

Customer Reviews: What did customers think about Mbizi Backpackers Lodge?

What was the best part of your stay?
Date Mbizi Backpackers Lodge Customer Reviews Overall Rating
16 November 2009
Customer review

This is a decent place run by a friendly helpful guy. However it is a suburban bungalow with the bedrooms turned into dorms. Basic breakfast is included in the price which is good. There is one restaurant within walking distance. It is close to the airport for pickups and dropoffs.

65%
13 November 2009
Amir Shamsuddin

Very relaxed and high standards of cleanliness and comfort.

95%
30 September 2009
Customer review

It was very quiet when we visited which suited us. The kitchen was well equipped and the whole place was very clean. Patrick was exceptionally helpful in drawing us a map for the easiest way out of town. Highly Reccomended.

90%
28 September 2009
Customer review

It was a nice place to stay for one night, they offer cheap pick ups en drop offs which was nice because we were there for just a short period of time.

90%
20 August 2009
bert Hagoort

The kindness of Patrick

87%
29 July 2009
Elizabeth Maguire

Patrick the host is very friendly, there is a great bar and pool area for chilling out and having a bit of fun. This hostel is small and friendly and above all very safe. The whole place is very well kept clean and nicely decorated. I particularly liked the homely feel for eg the lounge was a great place relax and watch a DVD or Cable tele which are supplied for free. Patric organised transport to and from the airport at a reasonable price for me taking a lot of fuss and worry out of organising my own transport.

97%
21 June 2009
Peresh Gela

Had a great stay for 2 nights. Patrick was really helpful and friendly. Got a very cheap airport pickup which was great and the hostel was clean and tidy with good sized lockers in the rooms. The pool and bar were excellent and theres a supermarket and pizza restaurant a short distance away. Got to meet the owners friends and had a braai (bbq) with them which was really nice. The location is nice and is in a safe area. This does mean that the hostel is not very central but this is true for most of the hostels in J'burg and that means they are in a safe area. Overall its clean, safe, cheap, friendly, has good facilities, can arrange tours and was a great place to stay. I think i'll be back next year for the world cup. Cheers Patrick! Peresh

97%
14 January 2009
Customer review

nice clean place with swimming pool, internet, video room and bar. Make sure you contact the owner, 'cause there is no doorbell.

90%
12 January 2009
martin sloos

ok

100%
08 December 2008
Mary Whitmore

Good place for a one night stop over if you are flying in and out of Joburg

80%
29 September 2008
Laura Keller

The in-home style was a welcome change to other types of hostels. There was also a detached bar area and pool.

70%
19 May 2008
Kleber Eduardo Piedade Filho

Clean, good atmosphere, nice people

97%
22 April 2008
Rachel DELAHUNTY

Great atmosphere. On the smaller side which is an advantage and very homely. Highly recommend

97%
01 March 2008
Customer review

If youwant a place close to the airport.It´s cheap, but nothing fancy.

65%
26 December 2007
Clarisse Oddes

The house is really nice with a pool and a pleasant garden

82%
14 November 2007
Sharon Whittaker

Patrick was very welcoming (and patient as my plane was late) and gave me access to tv and internet. He really helped me to decide what to do during my stay, all of which I really enjoyed. I don't think I could have had a better time anywhere else. Patrick really has the right spirit and attitude for his job.

100%
03 September 2007
SU MEI CHU

I like living here very much, the host offers very good accommodation equipment, the clean and beautiful kitchen, the beautiful room, nearby environmental security is a place that can take a walk.

97%
16 July 2007
Customer review

Patrick is very helpful & couldn't do enough to help us. We are returning when our safari is finished to check mout Jo'burg.

97%
02 June 2007
Anthony Sykes

Owner operator was very friendly and willing to help, he stays on the premises. The location is perfect if you are looking to launch yourself to Kruger. The operator (Patrick) also has good contacts for Kruger Tours.

92%
28 May 2007
Juliën Bührs

Patrick the owner is just great

77%
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