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The Backpack Shack - Hostel

Popular Amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Pool
Free wifi
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The Backpack Shack - Hostel Room Options

Design Room

269 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

215 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

About this property

The Backpack Shack - Hostel

Near Botlierskop Private Game Reserve


When you stay at The Backpack Shack - Hostel in Mossel Bay, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Diaz Beach and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. This hostel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Dias Museum and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Santos Beach.


Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.


Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.


Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Diaz Beach - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Dias Museum - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Santos Beach - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Diaz Musuem - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Mossel Bay Harbour - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Garden Route Casino - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi
Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Cape St. Blaize Cave - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
St Blaize Hiking Trail - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Langeberg Mall - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Hartenbos Seefront - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Dana Bay - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
1st Beach - 10.8 km / 6.7 mi

The nearest major airport is George (GRJ) - 49.3 km / 30.7 mi



Languages

Xhosa, Afrikaans, English

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Popular Amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Laundry
24/7 front desk
Pool
Free wifi
Restaurants
Parking
Room service
Housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)

  • Free self parking

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grill(s)

  • A restaurants

  • A bar/lounges

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

  • Television

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

  • 24-hour front desk

  • Luggage storage

  • In-room safe

Guest services

  • Laundry facilities

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Billiards or pool table

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

  • Terrace

Languages spoken

  • Xhosa

  • Afrikaans

  • English

Restaurants on site

  • Number of bars/lounges - 1

Activities nearby

  • Free self parking

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wheelchair accessible – no

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 75.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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