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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Design Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Amenities

Property Features

The hostel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Mossel Bay hostel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Backpack Shack - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • ATM/banking
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 3
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Garden

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Room Amenities

The Backpack Shack - Hostel offers 3 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • In-room safe
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided

Parking

Free self parking

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food & Drink

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge.

The Backpack Shack - Hostel has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

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

  • Scuba diving nearby

Hotel Policies

Payment types

Fees

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.

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 3 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 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, debit cards, and cash

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, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not 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

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

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.

Hotel Names

  • Backpack Shack Hostel Mossel Bay
  • Backpack Shack Hostel
  • Backpack Shack Mossel Bay
  • Backpack Shack
  • The Backpack Shack
  • The Backpack Shack - Hostel Mossel Bay
  • The Backpack Shack - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

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