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Winterdodgers Backpackers and Campsite

D1848 Road, Sodwana Bay, ZA

8.5 guest rating· 24 reviews

About this hotel

Sustainable Campground Experience : Winterdodgers Backpackers and Campsite in Sodwana Bay offers a unique sustainable camping experience with an open-air bath and garden for guests to enjoy.

Comfortable Accommodation : Each unit at the campground provides a patio with outdoor dining area and inner courtyard views, along with bed linen and towels for a comfortable stay.

Exciting Activities and Scenic Views : Guests can indulge in activities like diving, hiking, and walking tours in the beautiful surroundings of Sodwana Bay. Don't miss out on the picturesque views of the lake and garden while staying at Winterdodgers Backpackers and Campsite.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Winterdodgers Backpackers and Campsite, where nature and comfort meet harmoniously.

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Rooms & rates

Budget Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed

  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Shared toilet
  • Fireplace

Budget Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 10 m² · Twin bed

  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Washing machine
  • Shared toilet
  • Fireplace

Empty Lot

Sleeps 4 · 100 m² · 2× Futon Mat

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Shared toilet
  • Fireplace

Budget Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 40 m² · Twin bed

  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Shared toilet
  • Fireplace

Double Room with Terrace

Sleeps 2 · 40 m² · Double bed

  • Shower
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Washing machine
  • Shared toilet

Tent

Sleeps 2 · 6 m² · 2× Single bed

  • Washing machine
  • Shared toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Barbecue
  • Linen

Standard Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 10 m² · 2× Single bed

  • Fan
  • Washing machine
  • Shared toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net

Twin Room With View

Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · 2× Single bed

  • Fan
  • Washing machine
  • Shared toilet
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net

Amenities

  • Free Parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Beach
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Canoeing
  • Cashless payment available
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
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  • Diving
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Fruits
  • Game drives
  • Games room
  • Garden
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Happy hour
  • Hiking
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Lockers
  • Open-air bath
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Pub crawls
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Snorkelling
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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D1848 Road, Sodwana Bay, ZA

Check-in
from 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 12:00 AM

What guests say8.524 reviews

+ Friendly hosts+ Beautiful location+ Great experience
Cleanliness8.4
Service8.9
Location8.9
Room Quality8.3
Amenities8.4
Value for Money8.3

amazing place, amazing people

10.0

the place, the people, was really good, i wished i stayed longer

nothing

Fran · AR · 2026-04-29

Empf. für Liebhaber, die eine urige Campsite mit guter Verpflegung und nettem Personal suchen.

10.0

Gastgeber sehr nett. Mahlzeiten sehr lecker. Sehr ruhig gelegen. Campsite gut.

Sven · DE · 2026-04-12

Guest review

8.0

Pieter ist ein cooler Typ, bei dem man sich auf Anhieb wohl fühlt. Er hat uns viel über das Leben in der Umgebung erzählt und spontan 2 " extravagante" Ausflüge mit einem sehr hohen Erinnerungswert und hohem "Funfaktor" unternommen.

Kerstin · DE · 2026-03-11

It’s the perfect stay for calm, good food, great connections with people. A gem

10.0

The place was amazing, well designed, so aesthetic

Nothing!

Brittany · CA · 2026-01-12

Absolute hidden gem! Surrounded by beautiful beaches and scenery. Pieter was a fantastic host and extremely accomodating

10.0

Isolated in beautiful tropical bushveld and close to Lake Sibaya.

The grass was too long ;)

Labuschagne · ZA · 2026-01-05

Great hosts and beautiful setting, challeging access for regular vehicles

9.0

Peter and Cam were great hosts, had a lovely evening with them and the volunteers who were staying there. Peter is very knowledegeable on S.Africa and neighboring countries themselves , so I got the chance to get some valuable advice for my trip. Also had the oportunity to join them for a a tasty braai!

High clearance vehicle, ideally a 4WD, recommended to get to accomodation, especially to make through the sandy patches in the last few kms of the quite long dirt road (found myself in trouble driving a Sedan there). Also important to get instructions beforehand with Peter on how to get to the campsite, since Google Maps wasn't much reliable for the area.

Rodrigo · BR · 2025-12-28

Good to know

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