Africa's Zoo Lodge Backpackers

Overview
Facilities
Rates
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From R195 PPS

Capacity: 70 guests

Guest Satisfaction Rating: 7/10

based on 7 reviews.

Overall 7/10

Facilities 7/10

Services 7/10

Cleanliness 7/10

Value for money 7/10

Overview

Africa's Zoo Lodge is situated in the lush northern suburb of Parktown North, in the Rosebank area.

Zoo Lodge is the safest Backpackers Lodge in Johannesburg and your haven in the urban jungle.
You can catch some rays at the pool, sip a sundowner at the pool bar or just chat the day away with fellow travellers.

We offer the best bedding in the industry. Every bed is made up with fresh sheets, duvets and pillows.

A fully equipped self-catering kitchen is available for our guests.

Facilities

Room Facilities

Non-Smoking
Safe
Smoking
Telephone

Local Facilities

Bar
Beauty
Entertainment
Golf Course
Shopping/Curios
Tours

Rates

Dorm

Sleeps 8

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The dormitories have bunk beds complete with sheets, pillows and duvets and 50% of them have their own en suite bathrooms with shower, basin and toilet. You just need to bring your own towels and toiletries.

Date		Unit		Single		PP Sharing
Month	Year	Wkend	Daily	Wkend	Daily	Wkend	Daily
January	2018					R 370	R 195
February	2018					R 370	R 195
March	2018					R 370	R 195
April	2018					R 370	R 195
May	2018					R 370	R 195
June	2018					R 370	R 195
July	2018					R 370	R 195
August	2018					R 370	R 195
September	2018					R 370	R 195
October	2018					R 370	R 195
November	2018					R 370	R 195
December	2018					R 370	R 195

Double Room Shared Bathroom

Sleeps 2

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Date		Unit		Single		PP Sharing
Month	Year	Wkend	Daily	Wkend	Daily	Wkend	Daily
January	2018	R 950	R 425
February	2018	R 950	R 425
March	2018	R 950	R 425
April	2018	R 950	R 425
May	2018	R 950	R 425
June	2018	R 950	R 425
July	2018	R 950	R 425
August	2018	R 950	R 425
September	2018	R 950	R 425
October	2018	R 950	R 425
November	2018	R 950	R 425
December	2018	R 950	R 425

Double Room, En-suite

Sleeps 2

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Date		Unit		Single		PP Sharing
Month	Year	Wkend	Daily	Wkend	Daily	Wkend	Daily
January	2018	R 970	R 485
February	2018	R 970	R 485
March	2018	R 970	R 485
April	2018	R 970	R 485
May	2018	R 970	R 485
June	2018	R 970	R 485
July	2018	R 970	R 485
August	2018	R 970	R 485
September	2018	R 970	R 485
October	2018	R 970	R 485
November	2018	R 970	R 485
December	2018	R 970	R 485

Single Room, En-suite

Sleeps 1

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Date		Unit		Single		PP Sharing
Month	Year	Wkend	Daily	Wkend	Daily	Wkend	Daily
January	2018	R 850	R 425
February	2018	R 850	R 425
March	2018	R 850	R 425
April	2018	R 850	R 425
May	2018	R 850	R 425
June	2018	R 850	R 425
July	2018	R 850	R 425
August	2018	R 850	R 425
September	2018	R 850	R 425
October	2018	R 850	R 425
November	2018	R 850	R 425
December	2018	R 850	R 425

NOTE: If a search was made without stipulating the month of occupation the rate shown on the search results page is for the lowest cost month and the least expensive room. Where pricing is "per unit" the Average Price Per Person based on maximum occupancy is used for the price range comparison. A search made for Homes and Villas however will always be based on the full daily rate of the unit irrespective of the number of people the unit sleeps.

Rates are deemed correct at time of publication and may fluctuate depending on supply and demand. Establishments maintain their rates online and any differences should be referred to the Establishment's staff. Quotations once accepted are binding.

Rates last updated: 15 March 2018

Help Desk

Booking Reliability
Response Rate: 100%
Average Response Time: 19 hours

Cards accepted by this establishment

All credit cards are accepted when paying through Sleeping-OUT.

Sleeping-OUT's Guest Satisfaction Award. Based on reviews of establishments in Parktown North, Africa's Zoo Lodge Backpackers has been voted Best Establishment in Parktown North for 2015

Location

233a Jan Smuts Avenue , Parktown North , Johannesburg, 2193

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Guest Comments

The accommodation was good and comfortable.

- Sarasu Abraham

Despite signs promoting smoking only in designated areas, even the proprietor was smoking outside of them (e.g in the kitchen, right outside our room). Owner and other guests appeared under the influence. The whole place had a neglected and tired look. We would not recommend this accommodation to anyone.
- Tori Nielsen

My team and I really enjoyed the stay, it was fantastic. Its a definite YES YES...All thanks to the host, Derick.
- Cathrine Letswalo

The backpackers is the place to stay in Johannesburg if you want to meet nice people, have a good time and a great experience ! The mall is within walking distance, there is a pool and a gym at the backpackers as well as braai facilities and a pool table ... A great place to stay!!
Thank you for the week I spent with you, it really made me enjoy Joburg!
- Alix TOTIN

I would recommend not staying here unless necessary. I read that same comment after I'd booked and paid but before I stayed, and I wish I'd followed the advice. Upon arrival the staff seemed friendly and the place not too bad, with a nice outside area with a bar and a pool. We were given a twin room for the first night and told we could swap to the double room we had booked originally. We were happy enough with that, but the room was very small and noisy, the first night was quite loud with guests and staff in the lounge area. The next night the staff just drank all night and were drunk which wasn't pleasant. On another night when we came, there werescome visitors partying for their matric party and that was very loud with music until 3/4am and then after there were various people knocking on our door and trying to enter our room during the night. The beds didn't seem clean at all and when we moved into the double ensuite the bathroom also didn't seem very clean. Possibly value for money but I would rather pay a bit more for the better place.
- Adrian Carroll

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