Buccaneers Beach Lodge | Pet-friendly

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Wow we absolutely LOVED this place! It has the most stunning... Read more

- Kath Eybers

Very nice and quiet campsite with simple but clean facilities.... Read more

- Susanne Zehren

Filthiest kitchen we have ever encountered. First, let us say... Read more

- gvd SEA

Rooms and service were absolutely amazing. Wouldn’t recommend... Read more

- Zikisa Thembokuhle Jaca

Buccaneers is a great place for locals an tourists, very... Read more

- Jordan Bouwer

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Discover a legendary piece of paradise on the Wild Coast at Buccaneers Beach Lodge. This is not just a place to stay; it is a vibrant, social, and stunningly beautiful destination that has been cherished by travelers from all over the world for decades. The spacious, eight-hectare property is a lush sanctuary of indigenous forest, perfectly situated along the banks of the tranquil Chintsa Lagoon. A short, scenic walk through the property leads you to a private access point and the breathtaking expanse of the main Chintsa Beach.

The atmosphere at Buccaneers is one of relaxed, friendly, and international camaraderie. The heart of the camping experience is the magnificent communal boma, which serves as the central hub for power and water. This is where you will find the main electrical connection points and water taps, and it’s a natural gathering spot where campers can meet, share stories, and plan their adventures. The campsite itself offers ample, unstructured space, welcoming everything from classic tents and camper vans to rugged rooftop tents and large overland trucks.

While the camping is rustic and communal, you have the incredible benefit of access to all of the main lodge's fantastic facilities. You can make use of the shared kitchen, take a dip in the pool, or join in the fun at the legendary bar and restaurant. The camping area has its own clean, communal bathrooms and dedicated beach access, ensuring you are never far from the sand and surf. With a huge variety of other accommodation, from charming cottages to lively dorms, Buccaneers is a complete and unforgettable Wild Coast experience. (Please note that caravans are regrettably not permitted).

Chintsa West, Eastern Cape

Chintsa West Road, Chintsa West, Eastern Cape, 5275, South Africa

	Offroad caravans		Power points
	Water taps		Ablutions
	Braai area		Scullery area
	Laundry		Swimming pool
	Kids play area		Recreation room
	Pet-friendly		Monthly rates

Please confirm the facilities with this campsite when making your enquiry.

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R160 PPPN

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R920

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* Direct distance (as the crow flies)

Rendezvous Caravan Park

1 km

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1 km

Cefani Mouth Resort

4 km

Areena Riverside Resort

7 km

PSA Holiday Resort

20 km

Yellowwood Forest Retreat

26 km

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+27 43 734 3012

+27 66 317 2858

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Kath Eybers

· February 2026

Wow we absolutely LOVED this place! It has the most stunning scenery and the best 15km beach to walk on. The vibes are great, everyone is so friendly and we felt so safe
We stayed in number 8, see pic below for the view!!! It's a comfortable clean self catering cottage. Highly recommend spending time here and will definitely return

Susanne Zehren

· January 2026

Very nice and quiet campsite with simple but clean facilities. Perfectly nice staff and good quality food! The sea view from the bar is amazing! We will come back :)

gvd SEA

Filthiest kitchen we have ever encountered. First, let us say the reception staff was very nice. We booked for the beach, and the Soup Kitchen visit - both were wonderful.

Shocking. Mouse poop on the kitchen counters, the floor, and the bedroom window sills. Not a single dish nor piece of silverware was clean. The fridge had sticky dried on pools of liquid. All bad enough that we had to fully clean the whole kitchen before using. Overall, didn't look like one guest's mess, but layers of many years of not getting cleaned. Maybe this place was nice once, if so it's gone WAY downhill...As others have noted - we're not sure how this place gets such high ratings. Considering it cost 1500 rand/night ($90 USD), things should be on par with what we've found at every other stay for that price in ZA. No ceiling fan, no aircon. We were there for cooler summer days, but it was stiflingly uncomfortable - you can't open the windows due to the monkeys that are angling to steal any food. Reception dug up a fan for us, which helped as long as you didn't inspect how filthy it was. Thankfully the bath and bedsheets, although decrepit, were cleaner (although we did find mouse poop on the bed we didn't use). Was looking forward to a dip in the pool, but it was so murky you couldn't see the bottom. In general, a lot of deferred maintenance. We wanted to love it, but it was just sad... could be an amazing place...

Zikisa Thembokuhle Jaca

· December 2025

Rooms and service were absolutely amazing.
Wouldn’t recommend for a loud group though, the noise restrictions were a hinderance to the purpose of our weekend.
There were no extra towels , blankets or iron in the rooms, we had to go to the reception to get those, which was a difficult because of the distance between our rooms and the reception.

Jordan Bouwer

Buccaneers is a great place for locals an tourists, very inviting and gives a homey vibe wich makes it all the more reason to stay ,it's beautiful and well maintained area ,very inviting and welcoming place with lots to do and explore .