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The Backpack Shack - Hostel

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A long wooden dining table with a potted plant in the center, surrounded by white chairs. - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)
A room with two beds, a wooden door with a chalkboard, and a ceiling covered with newspapers. - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)
A group of people at an outdoor barbecue with grilled meats and a fire pit. - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)
A pool area with stone tables and benches, palm trees, and a view of a coastal cityscape. - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)
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You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at The Backpack Shack - Hostel. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site African cuisine restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, and a mural on the wall.

Design Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bunk bed with a wooden ladder, a bedside table, and a lamp in a room with yellow walls.

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Mossel Bay, The Backpack Shack - Hostel is near the beach. Langeberg Mall and Hartenbos Seefront are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving. Visit our Mossel Bay travel guide
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Alhof Drive, D'Almeida, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6506

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a beach, boats, and residential buildings.
    Santos Beach
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Mossel Bay Golf Club
    4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort
    7 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Hartenbos Seefront
    10 min drive - 5.1 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Delfinos Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Café Vintcent
    3 min drive
  • Kaai 4 Braai Restaurant
    4 min drive
  • Krotoa
    3 min drive
  • Santos Express Train Lodge
    4 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

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 75 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

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  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

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.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Backpack Shack - Hostel 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 The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Backpack Shack - Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, Diaz Beach, and Dias Museum. Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery and Santos Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Backpack Shack - Hostel Reviews

6.6

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

10

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the staaf, they were very helpfull and friendly. The room was basic but nice and clean. The area around the hostel felt really poor and insafe at night, so we stayed in the hostel during that time of the day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Mitten in Afrika

The BackPackShack sind eigentlich einige Backpacker-Zimmer in einem Hotel. Die Zimmer sind einfach und im Stil der Townships gehalten, d.h. einfach und sauber, aber auch etwas bedrückend. Wir wurden jedoch nach 1 Nacht upgegradet auf ein Hotelzimmer, welches hervorragend war. Das Personal ist mehr als freundlich und hilfsbereit, Blommie, die Köchin erfüllt jeden Wunsch, wenn er ihr möglich ist. Man lebt Mitten in einem afrikanischen Vorort und kann so einen Eindruck vom echten Leben erhalten, dennoch ist man im Hotel absolut sicher. Von einem Spaziergang riet uns das Personal aber sehr klar und eindringlich ab!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very difficult to find (there are no signs to the Backpack Shack, its actually inside a hotel with another name), but great staff, a cool room and good breakfast made the stay in Mossel Bay a good experience.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026