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Shark Shack Backpackers

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets - Shark Shack Backpackers (Mossel Bay)
Consider a stay at Shark Shack Backpackers and take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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Room options

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Shared Dormitory | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Mossel Bay, Shark Shack Backpackers is near the beach. Diaz Museum and ATKV Hartenbos Museum of the Great Trek are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Shark Lab and Hartenbos Seefront. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding. Visit our Mossel Bay travel guide
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15 Marsh St, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6500

What's nearby

  • A rocky coastline with a lighthouse on a cliff.
    Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A wooden viewing platform overlooking a rocky coastline with waves crashing against the shore.
    Cape St. Blaize Cave
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A coastal town with a sandy beach, a green-roofed building, and a hill with residential houses.
    Santos Beach
    1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Mossel Bay Harbour
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St Blaize Hiking Trail
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Delfinos Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Café Vintcent
    11 min walk
  • Kaai 4 Braai Restaurant
    16 min walk
  • Krotoa
    5 min walk
  • Santos Express Train Lodge
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Firewood fee: ZAR 20 per day

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 and cash

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Frequently asked questions

Is Shark Shack Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Shark Shack Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Shark Shack Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Shark Shack Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 250 per vehicle applies.

Where is Shark Shack Backpackers located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of St Blaize Hiking Trail, Mossel Bay Harbour, and Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse. The Shark Lab and Cape St. Blaize Cave are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

6.8