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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
20 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Design Room
25 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel in Mossel Bay with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

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.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.

The Backpack Shack - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Scuba diving nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 3 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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

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