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The Backpack Shack - Hostel

The Backpack Shack - Hostel

Mossel Bay Western Cape
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of The Backpack Shack - Hostel, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, you'll be near the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Diaz Beach and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. This hostel is 4 minutes drive to Dias Museum and 4 minutes drive to Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery.

Our spacious rooms feature a flat-screen TV, daily housekeeping, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and room service, ensuring a comfortable stay whether you’re here for business or leisure. Conveniences include an in-room safe.

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Property Details

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.

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • ATM/banking
  • Total number of rooms - 3

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 3:00 AM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hostel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite 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.

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
Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery - 2.5 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
The nearest major airport is George (GRJ) - 49.3 km / 30.7 mi

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

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Beach nearby
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • 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.

Location

Alhof Drive, Mossel Bay, Western Cape 6506, South Africa
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