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The Backpack Shack - Hostel

2.0 star property

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A long wooden dining table with a potted plant in the center, surrounded by white chairs.
Property grounds
Outdoor pool
A group of people at an outdoor barbecue with grilled meats and a fire pit.
A room with two beds, a wooden door with a chalkboard, and a ceiling covered with newspapers.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

Explore the area

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Alhof Drive, D'Almeida, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6506
  • Place, Santos Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, George (GRJ)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Design Room

Design Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Mossel Bay

At The Backpack Shack - Hostel you'll be 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and 2 km (1.3 mi) from Diaz Beach. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Mossel Bay hostel include Dias Museum and Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery.
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What's nearby

  • Santos Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Hartenbos Seefront - 10 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gannet Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wimpy - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Carola Ann's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Shed Coffee Roastery - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Backpack Shack - Hostel

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Backpack Shack - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This Mossel Bay hostel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Backpack Shack - Hostel offers 3 accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift

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

More

  • 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Backpack Shack - Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 75.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

The Backpack Shack - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

As of 28 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Backpack Shack - Hostel on 1 Jul 2026 start from NZ$118, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

Yep, The Backpack Shack - Hostel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

The closest beach to The Backpack Shack - Hostel is Santos Beach (1.4 km).

Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel have a pool?

The Backpack Shack - Hostel has an outdoor pool.

Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is on offer at The Backpack Shack - Hostel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves African cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Backpack Shack - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Klaus

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

8/10 Good

Linda

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

2/10 Terrible

George

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026