8/10 Good
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Dec 26, 2018
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The Backpack Shack - Hostel
2.0 star property
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Room service
- Breakfast available
- 24/7 front desk
- Pool
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
Alhof Drive, D'Almeida, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6506
- Diaz Beach2 min drive
- Botlierskop Private Game Reserve3 min drive
- Dias Museum3 min drive
- Mossel Bay Aerodrome (MZY)26 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Design Room
Design Room
- 269 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
- 215 sq ft
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood
Mossel Bay
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.
What's nearby
- Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
- Santos Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
- Cape St. Blaize Cave - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
- Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
- Mossel Bay Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
Getting around
- George (GRJ) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
- Santos Beach, Mossel Bay - 4 min drive
- The Merchant - 3 min drive
- Checkers - 3 min drive
- Checkers - 18 min walk
- Kaai 4 - 4 min drive
About this property
The Backpack Shack - Hostel
Hostel in Mossel Bay with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
The Backpack Shack - Hostel offers 3 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided.
Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hostel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee.
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.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
The Backpack Shack - Hostel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Free self parking on site
Food and drink
- Buffet breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 75 per person
- A bar/lounge
- A restaurant
Things to do
- Billiards/pool table
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- ATM
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
- Meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Terrace
Accessibility
- No elevator
More
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
- Limited room service
More
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Backpack Shack Hostel Mossel Bay
Backpack Shack Hostel
Backpack Shack Mossel Bay
Backpack Shack
The Backpack Shack
The Backpack Shack - Hostel Mossel Bay
The Backpack Shack - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Backpack Shack - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Klaus
Nov 14, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Mitten in Afrika
The BackPackShack sind eigentlich einige Backpacker-Zimmer in einem Hotel. Die Zimmer sind einfach und im Stil der Townships gehalten, d.h. einfach und sauber, aber auch etwas bedrückend. Wir wurden jedoch nach 1 Nacht upgegradet auf ein Hotelzimmer, welches hervorragend war. Das Personal ist mehr als freundlich und hilfsbereit, Blommie, die Köchin erfüllt jeden Wunsch, wenn er ihr möglich ist.
Man lebt Mitten in einem afrikanischen Vorort und kann so einen Eindruck vom echten Leben erhalten, dennoch ist man im Hotel absolut sicher. Von einem Spaziergang riet uns das Personal aber sehr klar und eindringlich ab!
Klaus
8/10 Good
Linda
Sep 8, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very difficult to find (there are no signs to the Backpack Shack, its actually inside a hotel with another name), but great staff, a cool room and good breakfast made the stay in Mossel Bay a good experience.