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The Backpack Shack

The Backpack Shack Hostel in Western Cape
The Backpack Shack Hostel in Western Cape
The Backpack Shack Hostel in Western Cape
The Backpack Shack Hostel in Western Cape
The Backpack Shack Hostel in Western Cape
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7.0Good
(7 Ratings)
"Everything! Friendly and very helpful staff. Great facilities, breakfast. Management tops!!"
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7.0 / 10.0
Good(7 Ratings)

Hostel in Western Cape

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About this hostel

Located in Mossel Bay, 1.4 miles from De Bakke Beach, The Backpack Shack provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a casino.

Amenities at The Backpack Shack

Business facilities
Airport transportation available
Shuttle available
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Bar
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Accessible Parking
Fireplace
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Safe
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products

Map of Western Cape

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Nearby attractions

Cango Caves
54.3 mi
Cango Wildlife Ranch
42.4 mi
Wilgewandel Holiday Farm & Restaurant
53.6 mi
Highgate Ostrich Show Farm
35.6 mi

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Ratings and reviews

7.0 / 10.0
Good(7 Ratings)
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10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Camere ottime e ben arredate così come il bagno. Sicuro. Parcheggio interno. Cena organizzata per noi a buffet buona. Tutto superiore alle aspettative.
non è in centro al paese ma con auto propria non ci sono problemi
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jan 2023
The staff is very friendly
Floors are very slippery
7.0 / 10.0Good·Apr 2022
Comfy beds Nice pool
Not very good breakfast, lots of meat, liver, industrial juice... No towels or hand towels in the bathrooms
6.0 / 10.0Average·Oct 2022
Room was a nice size
Not a great location staff did not look clean, and not punctual in opening in the morning
$$$$
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FAQs

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Backpack Shack. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Backpack Shack pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Backpack Shack?

We found 25 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, airport transportation available, shuttle available, golf course (within 2 mi), and free wifi/internet.

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