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Female only dorm

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Family Room

Bed Count 4 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Bugdet double room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Superior room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Amenities

Property Features

The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Cape Town hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests.

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Daily
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free breakfast
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free parking nearby
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Vending machine
  • Total number of rooms - 19
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Arcade/game room
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Room Amenities

THE BIG Luxury Backpackers offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Cape Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Microwave
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Stovetop
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 50
  • TV size measurement: cm
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Oven
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Smart TV
  • Number of beds 6
  • Mixer
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Freezer
  • Mobile key entry

Parking

Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food & Drink

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Hotel Policies

Payment types

Fees

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10:00 AM

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; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 10:00 PM

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Guests must register online prior to arrival

Guests must provide a copy of their government-issued photo I.D. in advance

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Service animals not allowed

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

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

We should mention

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

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel Names

  • B.I.G Backpackers House Cape Town
  • B.I.G Backpackers House
  • B.I.G Backpackers Cape Town
  • B.I.G Backpackers
  • B.I.G Backpackers Guesthouse Cape Town
  • B.I.G Backpackers Guesthouse
  • The BIG
  • The B.I.G Backpackers
  • The Big Backpackers Cape Town
  • THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Hotel
  • THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Cape Town
  • THE BIG Luxury Backpackers Hotel Cape Town

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