THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

Property class: 3.5
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Cape Town Stadium

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At THE BIG Luxury Backpackers, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Cape Town Stadium and Long Street. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is R1 803
R2 073 total
includes taxes & fees
04 Nov - 05 Nov

Room options

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A bedroom with a bunk bed, a bedside table with books, a window with curtains, and a potted plant.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a window.

Econo room with detached bathroom

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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A bedroom with a bed, a window, a bedside lamp, a clothing rack, and a hanging light fixture.

Family Room

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with a view of greenery, a wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Bugdet double room

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a window with a view, and a hanging light fixture.

Comfort Double Room

8,0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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A bedroom with two beds, a large window, a TV, and a hanging light fixture.

Comfort Shared Dormitory

10,0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a view of the outdoors, and a blue headboard.

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A bunk bed room with a desk and a window.

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9,0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

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18 Thornhill Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005

What's nearby

  • Table Mountain National Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Greenpoint Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Green Point Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 6 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 19 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Nobu - The One&Only Cape Town - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪L.A. FARMS - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Hussar Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shift Espresso Bar - ‬6 min walk

About this property

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

  • At THE BIG Luxury Backpackers, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Cape Town Stadium and Long Street. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A snack bar/deli and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • On-site parking is limited
    • Free off-site parking nearby

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Reviews

9,4

Exceptional

9,4

Cleanliness

8,6

Location

9,8

Staff & service

9,2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was simple but tasty with a variety of options including fresh fruit and the ability to cook eggs. (6 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

The food was delicious, and the staff were very friendly and welcoming!
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean rooms, friendly and very helpful staff and general good vibes. Perfect location if you are looking for a good place to stay for a backpacker trip!
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and very spacious. The staff are very friendly and helpful. I felt safe and welcomed. I would definitely stay here again and will reccommend to others too.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice backpacker place! 👌 Wonderful staff and spirit! Very nice!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, with amazing staff. Good, quiet location. Easy to walk to town or to the sea (during the day). It’s not a hostel as you have your own room, but shared kitchen/dining area. Would come again
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10/10 Exceptional

It's fantastic! room's clean and will be clean up every day! The staffs is very nice and professional, we had a Baar party on Friday, the Africa food is so nice! looking forward to back next year!
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10/10 Exceptional

First of all the staff are lovely, the welcome I received and the check ins each day to ask what I had planned were much appreciated. The room was perfect for what I needed, might have been a bit tight for two with luggage. The parking is good, I didn’t struggle to get a space either in the courtyard or on the driveway at the front even returning late at night. Breakfast was good with plenty of fresh fruit.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a cultural and cozy place

We had a extra ordinary service . Thanks to jaklin for her easy check in and as airline lost our luggage , Melissa she spend a lot of time to track our luggage and make sure everything is going to be ok with us.she was so so helpful. I appreciate her time. Breakfast was nice and had variety.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had 4 nights at THE BIG and loved our stay there. It is just 15-20minutes away from Waterfront (by foot) and it is a safe and calm area. The staff is extremely friendly and is giving their best to assist in every moment. Our room (Double) was small but absolutely sufficient and the bed was comfy. They are cleaning the room (and whole accomodation) every day. Breakfast is simple but tasty and it is possible to bring own additions or to cook some eggs in the morning since there is a fully equiped kitchen. Parking lot is secured by an automatic gate. Also very nice people there to connect :) we would definitely recommend this place!
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

If I'm back in CPT I will book this place again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Good
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4/10 Fair

It’s a decent hostel but not anything special. The dorm room was very overpriced for how limited your space is and I was expecting something spectacular because of the high price but it was far from that.
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8/10 Very good

Bom custo benefício, proximidade aos principais pontos turísticos, mas as fotos do quarto não correspondem como o local.
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10/10 Exceptional

Ótima experiência em Hostel. Espaço muito aconchegante, funcionários sempre atenciosos e prestativos. Café da manhã básico, mas muito bom. Como Hostel, temos a liberdade de fazer e guardar nossos alimentos, então podemos complementar com o que desejamos. Fomos em período frio, então o único detalhe que não fiquei completamente satisfeita foi que o quarto não aquecia como necessário. Ocupamos duas suítes bem confortáveis. Recomendo muito!! A great hostel experience. A very cozy space with staff who were always friendly and helpful. The breakfast was basic but very good. Since it’s a hostel, we had the freedom to prepare and store our own food, allowing us to supplement the meal however we liked. We visited during a cold spell, so the only thing I wasn't entirely happy with was that the room didn't heat up as much as needed. We stayed in two very comfortable suites. Highly recommended!
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8/10 Very good

Equipe de funcionários muito simpática e prestativa. As fotos são bem melhores que a realidade. Não é ruim. Mas, nas fotos, parece algo bem bom. É ok em termos de conforto. Entendo o conceito de hostel, mas poderiam poupar o hospedo do trabalho de cozinhar os próprios ovos no café, agilizando o processo. Poderia ter queijo tbm. Pães e frutas de boa qualidade.
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10/10 Exceptional

Ich bin sehr zufrieden. Wir wurden herzlichst aufgenommen. Das Personal ist einzigartig einfach eine tolle Atmosphäre täglich wurden die Handtücher gewechselt täglich wurde das Zimmer sauber gemacht sehr empfehlenswert.
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10/10 Exceptional

Süße kleine Unterkunft mit ganz viel Charme! Unser Zimmer war toll und sauber; das Bad gut - die Dusche hatte genug Wasserdruck (der hat beim Waschbecken etwas zu wünschen übrig gelassen) Sehr nette Menschen, wir mochten es sehr, dass beim Frühstück alle zusammensaßen. Frühstücksauswahl könnte etwas größer sein. Geschmeckt hat aber alles. Besonders toll fanden wir die WhatsApp-Gruppe für updates, ideen und um sich zu connecten.
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8/10 Very good

Prima locatie voor wie mensen wil ontmoeten en nieuwe vrienden maken.
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8/10 Very good

Hospedagem ok

A estadia foi razoavel. Ficamos em um quarto com banheiro, agua com uma pressao boa, cama grande. O café da manhã achei que não tinha muitas opções... bem fraco. E achei ruim que nao tinhamos tag para abrir o portão e toda hora tínhamos que depender de alguém para abrir.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excelente localização, atendimento impecável, pessoal do hotel muito simpático e prestativo. Tudo excelente
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6/10 Good

Chanbre petite et sans meuble de rangement ni chaise ou table, salle de bain minuscule et qui fuit. Déco sympa et chambre propre, concept auberge de jeunesse, on mange a la même table que tous et si on veut un oeuf le matin faut se le faire soi même, faut adherer au concept. Rapport qualité prix mediocre
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8/10 Very good

Hotel sympa dans une zone résidentielle agréable. Dispose d'un parking et d'une petite piscine. Nous avions 2 chambres, une très agréable et une autre un peu petite mais confortable. Bon petit déjeuner continental (pain, céréales, fruits) avec la possibilité de se faire des oeufs.
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10/10 Exceptional

They provide things that make staying in a dorm much more comfortable, like plenty of clothes hooks and towel racks, good fans, lockers.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cordialità, disponibilità , pulizia , correttezza , eccellenti !!!