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Kia Ora Backpackers

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Country
South Africa
Province/State
GAUTENG
City
Pretoria
Physical Address
257 Jacob Marias Street, Pretoria, 0002
Postal Address
P.O. Box 2151, Pretoria, 0001
Telephone Number
Backpack Africa call centre telephone no:
+27 +0861 10 11 68
Fax Number
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+27 +(0)11 880 5655
Cell Number
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+27 (0)82 490 1229

INTRODUCTION

KIA-ORA BACKPACKERS - Winner of the Best Lodge Award

Kia-Ora Backpackers Winners of the 1999 Award (Pretoria Business Council / A.S.A.T.A.) as "The Best Lodge in Pretoria"

Kia Ora was established in 1994 and has continued to improve it's facilities and service's, eventually winning the coveted A.S.A.T.A. " Best Lodge in Pretoria" award in 1999.

Quinton Maritz, co-owner and manager of Kia Ora has said, " We are totally commited to improving and maintaining our level of service to travellers and making sure that they have an unforgettable experience in Southern Africa. Our in house travel centre can broke any tranfer, tour, budget wildlife safari or facilitate any expedition or overland expedition south of the Sahara.

That's why the Let's Go South Africa travel guide has awarded us with their "thumbs-up" award for prime value accommodation.


Kia Ora forms part of the Central Historic Museum Park

Kia-Ora forms Part of the Central Historic Museum Park. Opposite Burgers Park Gardens (Oldest Park in Pretoria.)and next to Melrose House Museum.

Kia-Ora was built in 1933 and has been renovated to recapture the original spirit, with wooden floors and pressed lead ceilings.



Accommodation: -


Kia-Ora Backpackers and Embassy Guesthouse is a comfortable, affordable, old-style guest house ideally situated in central Pretoria, Gauteng, South-Africa.

We welcome all international backpackers and travellers.

Our warm hospitality and personal service creates a home away from home.

Kia Ora Backpackers offers accommodation to suit the requirements of many different guests. We have single, double and twins rooms with linen available in the guest house for backpackers and other independant travellers.


Penthouse
Kia Ora Backpacker offers accommodation to suit the requirements of many different guests. The following accommodation facilities are available:

Dormitories:

With the backpacker prominently in mind, the guest house offers beds in backpacker dormitories. Dormitories contain either five or seven beds.

Breakfast and dinner is available.

Rooms:

Single, Double and Twin rooms with linen are available in the guest house for backpackers and other travellers.

Penthouse:

The penthouse incorporates a double room, twin room, single room, lounge, dining room, kitchen and two bathrooms.

The penthouse is ideally suited for a family or a small group who likes to travel in style. It offers sweeping views of the historic Melrose house and the city centre beyond.




Meals: -

Meals are available at the :- HOLE IN THE WALL PUB & GRUB


Entertainment:

Kia Ora Backpackers also offers a wide range of entertainment to its guests.

1) Wildlife Excursions
2) Licensed Bars
3) Curio Shopping


Facilities: - The following facilities are also available:

Satellite TV & Video No Curfew
Laundry sevices Tel/Fax, E-mail & Mail Holding
Lockers Job Finder
Breakfast/Dinner Board Room for Conferences
Credit cards welcome Private safes
Tour bookings & car hire Room service
The Vanguard live acoustic music venue Hole in the wall pub
Internet Cafe with ISDN digital linkup Poolroom
Self catering for those who like to cook Reading room
Colonial Portuguese Menu Bushbar T.V. room

FACILITIES

A la Carte Restaurant,Bar,Braai/Barbeque,Laundry,Darts,Games Room,Baggage collection and storage,Television,Pay phone,Cleaning Service

ACTIVITIES

On-site Activities
Sight-seeing,Snooker / Pool Table
Off-site Activities
Abseiling,Angling,Canoeing,Diving,Game Drives,Golf,Hiking,Kloofing,Para-gliding,Sand Boarding,Sight-seeing,Snooker / Pool Table,Surfing,Water-skiing,Watersports

Accommodation offered at this Establishment

All prices quoted on this page are in the native currency of  South Africa
To see these prices quoted in your currency, please select a currency from the list and wait for the amount to display!

Name of Accom Unit

Accommodation Type

Max no of persons

Unit Price
High Season

Low Season

Pricing Method

Single Supplement
High Season

Low Season

Unit includes

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Dorms Dormitory 7

ZAR 60.00

ZAR 60.00

Per Person Sharing

ZAR 0.00

ZAR 0.00

Kitchen and Bathroom, accommodation only
Penthouse Family Room 6

ZAR 1600.00

ZAR 1600.00

Per Unit

ZAR 0.00

ZAR 0.00

Kitchen and Bathroom, self catering
Dorms(Ladies) Dormitory 5

ZAR 70.00

ZAR 70.00

Per Person Sharing

ZAR 0.00

ZAR 0.00

Kitchen and Bathroom, acommodation only
Dorms(Mixed) Dormitory 5

ZAR 60.00

ZAR 60.00

Per Person Sharing

ZAR 0.00

ZAR 0.00

accommodation only and a free pick up
Double(en suite) Double Room 2

ZAR 180.00

ZAR 180.00

Per Unit

ZAR 0.00

ZAR 0.00

Bathroom, accommodation only
Double Witgat Double Room 3

ZAR 160.00

ZAR 160.00

Per Unit

ZAR 0.00

ZAR 0.00

accommodation only
Double Drolpeer Double Room 2

ZAR 160.00

ZAR 160.00

Per Unit

ZAR 0.00

ZAR 0.00

accommodation only
Twin Haak&Steek Twin Room 2

ZAR 160.00

ZAR 160.00

Per Unit

ZAR 0.00

ZAR 0.00

accommodation only
Twin Huilboom Twin Room 2

ZAR 150.00

ZAR 150.00

Per Unit

ZAR 0.00

ZAR 0.00

accommodation only
Single en suite Single Room 1

ZAR 140.00

ZAR 140.00

Per Unit

ZAR 0.00

ZAR 0.00

Bathroom, accommodation only

Tours on offer from this vendor

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A snapshot of tours on offer here:

Tour Name

Duration of the Tour

Total Cost

Start Dates

 

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Kia Ora Kruger Park Walking Trail I 5 days ZAR 2450.00
Kia Ora Kruger Park Walking Trail 2 4 days ZAR 1980.00
Kia Ora Greater Kruger Park Walking Trail 3 6 days ZAR 2750.00
Soweto Township Tour 6 hours ZAR 300.00
Kromdraai Conservancy 8 hours ZAR 350.00
Cheetah Research Center 4 hours ZAR 300.00
Cullinan Diamond Mine 4 hours ZAR 250.00
Sun City and Valley of the Waves 8 hours ZAR 350.00

 

SPECIALS

Penthouse on Special
Our Penthouse is available in mid June at a twenty five percent discount. R1600-00 Sleeps 6 pax 2 Bathrooms


ADDITIONAL INFO

Kia Ora's Bronkhorstspruit Dam Resort - SPLISHY SPLASHY BACKPACKERS
Kia Ora have a resort at the Bronkhorsspruit Dam, the cleanest dam in the South Africa.


Hole in the Wall Pub & Grub
Hole in the Wall Pub & Grub

Breakfasts from R 14-00 or ±US $ 1.20
Pub lunches available dailyDinner menu available
The Cockpit located upstairs at Kia Ora also featuring a fine Portuguese/Continental menu.
An Internet Cafe' also recently opened next to the pub with E-mail, fax and printing facilities.

Entertainment.
Kia Ora Backpackers also offers a range of entertainment to its guests:
Pool Tables
Wildlife Excursions
Curio Shopping

We are also located in close proximity to the Melrose House (historical museum), the State Theatre (music and performing arts), the Transvaal Museum, African Window (cultural exhibitions and events)


Getting to us

By Air, Train or Car
We collect at the Johannesburg International Airport, the Pretoria train and Bus terminus. The Bus terminal is a mere 4 min walk. We are on the Baz Bus route. You can be collected or dropped off at Kia Ora, simply ask the driver.




Please complete our guestbook below:
What others had to say:
Janice Cowley & Peter Burton from Australia commented as follows on 15 FEB 2001:
Thanks Quinton, Hans and Hannes. We enjoyed our stay and we agree, with Authur, you guys certainly have the best lodge in Pretoria. Loved the hole in the Wall pub and Authur is the best cook.
Jan van Aswegan from Denmark commented as follows on 12 MAR 2001:
Best Peri Peri Chicken I have ever had. Thanks for the hospitality and the Dam getaway. Really enjoyed it. Thank guys
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