Monkey Bay Backpackers
Hostel
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About
Monkey Bay Backpackers is a hostel in Ballitoville. It sits close to Thompson's Beach and Shaka's Rock, about 3.8 km from Compensation.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Location
What's nearby
- Thompson's Beach1.4 km
- Shaka's Rock2.3 km
- Crayfish2.7 km
- Salt Rock Beach3.3 km
- Granny's Pool3.9 km
- Tiffany's4.2 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
🍽️ 2 places to eat
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Ballito Bay Airfield — 6.2 km
- Nearest station
- Compensation — 3.8 km
- Nearest beach
- Thompson's Beach — 1.4 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 21.3 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- ZAR
- Power
- Type M/N/C/D plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
Straight-line distances.
Street view
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Monkey Bay Backpackers?
From Monkey Bay Backpackers, the nearest station, Compensation, is about 3.8 km away; Ballito Bay Airfield is around 6.2 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Monkey Bay Backpackers from the beach?
The nearest beach, Thompson's Beach, is about 1.4 km from Monkey Bay Backpackers in a straight line.
Does Monkey Bay Backpackers have wifi?
Yes — Monkey Bay Backpackers offers free wi-fi.
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