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Coffee Shack, Coffee Bay
The Coffee Shack - mecca for fun-loving travellers - is on the beach of the untamed Wild Coast
Location: Wild Coast Type: Backpackers	Price Range: Budget > R200 pps Atmosphere: Lively Informal Casual

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Perhaps Lonely Planet - the traveller's bible - says it best: "The Coffee Shack ... is a genuine and unaffected mecca for fun-loving travellers."

Its location is awesome: it's on the beach of South Africa's untamed & remote Wild Coast. Then it's run by people who really care - about the environment, the local people, partying and preserving the way of life. It's run by an ex-World class surfer and offers the cheapest surf lessons ever. Then it's just a magic place to be.

And did we mention the awesome location???

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Author: Alison

Date: 2009-09-15 18:25:11

Dave & Bels\'s hospitality is legendary. Great to see that they\'re so involved and concerned with giving back to and empowering the local community. Just one of those special places ...

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Contact Details

Contact Person: Belinda
Email: happydays@coffeeshack.co.za
Website: http://www.coffeeshack.co.za/
Cellphone:
Phone: +27 47 575 2048
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Street: On the Beach
City: Coffee Bay
State: Eastern Cape
Country: South Africa

Directions

Directions: Coffee Bay is in the Transkei region of the Eastern Cape South Africa. It’s 200km north of East London along the N2 - take the Viedgesville turnoff approx 20km South of Mthatha & drive 80km down the coastal road to the Wild Coast. Follow signs for Coffee Shack. Daily shuttles available from Mthata Shell Ultra City at 15h00.

Facilities

Babalaza Bar
Restaurant
Self-catering kitchens
Free welcome drink
Free Sunday seafood suppers
Free pool table

Meals

The kitchen serves up scrumptious breakfasts and 2-course dinners at very reasonable prices. There's always a vegetarian option, and for lunch there's toasties, salad and fruit. If you prefer to self-cater, there are two well-equipped guest kitchens.

Attractions

* Bomvu River Mouth

* Hole in the Wall

* Mapuzi Cliffs

* Baby Hole

* Waterfall

Accommodation

No. of rooms: 22
Pricing: Budget > R200 pps
Children Policy:
Not suitable for kids under 16
Usual Guests:

Singles
Independent travellers
Nature Lovers
Sports lovers

Best time to visit:
Best weather: Sept to May; ask about winter specials May - August
What to pack:
Beach gear, good walking shoes, hats & sunglasses, laid-back, friendly attitude
Atmosphere:

Lively
Informal
Casual

Why visit Coffee Shack

Best Features: FREE Sunday seafood dinners; friendly staff; lively bar & theme parties; breakfasts; hammocks
Bear In Mind: Guests are generally 20 - 45 in body, mind & spirit. Independent, free-thinking travellers who enjoy a good party. If you're after quiet, ask for the private thatched huts across the river. There are NO shopping centres nearby.

Things to Do and See

Surf school
Coastal day hikes
Cliff abseiling
Seafood feasts
Cultural tours
Drumming workshops
Learn Xhosa culture

Low season

CAMPING in your own 2-3 man tent	R 50 per person
DORM BEDS in 6-8 bed dorms	R 100 per person
Private DOUBLE ROOM with a double bed	R 260 per room per night
DOUBLE ENSUITE with a double bed. bathroom & bunk bed. Base rate for 2 people	R 300 per room per night
KING'S HOUSE with 3 double beds & 2 singles, bathroom and kitchenette. Base rate for 4 people	R 500 per unit per night

Mid season

CAMPING in your own 2-3 man tent	R 50 per person
DORM BEDS in 6-8 bed dorms	R 100 per person
Private DOUBLE ROOM with a double bed	R 260 per room per night
DOUBLE ENSUITE with a double bed. bathroom & bunk bed. Base rate for 2 people	R 300 per room per night
KING'S HOUSE with 3 double beds & 2 singles, bathroom and kitchenette. Base rate for 4 people	R 500 per unit per night

Peak season

CAMPING in your own 2-3 man tent	R 50 per person
DORM BEDS in 6-8 bed dorms	R 100 per person
Private DOUBLE ROOM with a double bed	R 260 per room per night
DOUBLE ENSUITE with a double bed. bathroom & bunk bed. Base rate for 2 people	R 300 per room per night
KING'S HOUSE with 3 double beds & 2 singles, bathroom and kitchenette. Base rate for 4 people	R 500 per unit per night

Specials

5th night's stay is FREE

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