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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
Experience extraordinary comfort and unparalleled hospitality from the moment you arrive at The Backpack Shack - Hostel, 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 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.

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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

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.

  • 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). 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.

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

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

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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