Beaufort House

Makhanda draws a particular kind of visitor—people coming for Rhodes University events, families visiting students, artists and academics, people interested in the town's creative and intellectual reputation. A backpackers hostel positioned in this context isn't just competing with other beds; it's part of how the city functions as a destination. Beaufort House operates within Makhanda's character as a university town with heritage architecture and a growing arts scene. What makes accommodation work here is understanding why people choose Makhanda over bigger cities nearby, what they want to do while they're here, and how the hostel fits into that experience. The town's smaller size and specific culture shape everything from what guests expect to how a hostel actually runs day-to-day.