Title: The Backpack Shack - Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=15996465&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Backpack Shack - Hostel Travelers find their haven at The Backpack Shack - Hostel, where they can lounge by the outdoor pool or discover authentic local flavors at the on-site restaurant ## Photo gallery for The Backpack Shack - Hostel ![African cuisine - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/040052ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/c0272c7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![African cuisine - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/150020c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/e9a1d00e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Design Room - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/0b2ec688.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Guests unwind in the tranquil garden or embrace the vibrant atmosphere of this welcoming hostel. The outdoor pool offers a refreshing escape, while the on-site restaurant serves genuine African cuisine. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their highly-rated stay. ## Reviews 6.6 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-28&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Design Room ![Design Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/a6425157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Design Room ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Satellite channels Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 269 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ![Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/c17c2d81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Satellite channels Daily housekeeping In-room safe - 215 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Mossel Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mossel-Bay.dx6034482) [View more Hostels in Mossel Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Mossel-Bay-Hostels.d6034482-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-34.17766%2C22.12227&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_gZ2sPliCALs3CsMGjHgeEVqHJ4=) Alhof Drive, D'Almeida, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6506 ### What's nearby - ![Sunset from Hersham](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6352258/cf8b0527-b126-4c05-bac5-7f20f49fd19c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Diaz Beach 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - ![Santos Beach featuring a sandy beach, swimming and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6090881/379d78db-1a80-45e6-bb22-ab2a86ca6402.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Santos Beach 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Botlierskop Private Game Reserve 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - Mossel Bay Golf Club 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - Mossel Bay Harbour 3 min drive \- 2.5 km ### Getting around - George (GRJ) 36 min drive ### Restaurants - The London Bus Fish And Chips Company 4 min drive - The Blue Shed Coffee Roastery 3 min drive - The Sea Gypsy Cafe 4 min drive - La Peron 3 min drive - Tastebudds Restaurant 3 min drive ## About this property ### The Backpack Shack - Hostel Property highlights At The Backpack Shack - Hostel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site African cuisine restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a billiards/pool table - A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at The Backpack Shack - Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. 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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 ### 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 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 ## 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### 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 ### Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Backpack Shack - Hostel? ### Is The Backpack Shack - Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Backpack Shack - Hostel? ### What time is check-out at The Backpack Shack - Hostel? ### Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is The Backpack Shack - Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Backpack Shack - Hostel Reviews 6.6 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Dec 26, 2018 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Klaus Nov 14, 2016 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! ##### Klaus ### 8/10 Good #### Linda Sep 8, 2016 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. ##### Linda ### 2/10 Terrible #### George Jan 9, 2026 ##### George Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Mermaid Guest House](https://www.expedia.ca/Struisbaai-Hotels-Mermaid-Guest-House.h34928484.Hotel-Information) > > [The Royal Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Riebeek-Kasteel-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h13309978.Hotel-Information) > > [Jan Harmsgat Country House](https://www.expedia.ca/Boesmanspad-Hotels-Jan-Harmsgat-Country-House.h3595471.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Chad Luxury Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.ca/Kleinmond-Hotels-Villa-Chad.h13128610.Hotel-Information) > > [The Beach Cottage Betty's Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Bettys-Bay-Hotels-The-Beach-Cottage-Bettys-Bay.h44540317.Hotel-Information) > > [Santini Village 103](https://www.expedia.ca/Plettenberg-Bay-Hotels-Santini-Village-103.h37647244.Hotel-Information) > > [Kogman and Keisie Guest Farm](https://www.expedia.ca/Montagu-Hotels-Kogman-And-Keisie-Guest-Farm.h15538127.Hotel-Information) > > [Bon Accord Farm Cottages](https://www.expedia.ca/Montagu-Hotels-Bon-Accord-Farm-Cottages.h44815240.Hotel-Information) > > [Crags Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Crags-Hotels-Crags-Country-Lodge.h102504751.Hotel-Information) > > [Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid-Hotels-Thorn-Feather.h61102048.Hotel-Information) > > [Chateau de Marine](https://www.expedia.ca/Struisbaai-Hotels-Chateau-De-Marine.h55086700.Hotel-Information) > > [Livingstone Villa](https://www.expedia.ca/Wilderness-Hotels-Livingstone-Villa.h5300101.Hotel-Information) > > [Sandpiper Guest Cottages](https://www.expedia.ca/Boggoms-Bay-Hotels-Sandpiper-Guest-Cottages.h10437635.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea Star Cliff](https://www.expedia.ca/De-Kelders-Hotels-Sea-Star-Cliff.h3011883.Hotel-Information) > > [Gonana Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.ca/Paternoster-Hotels-Gonana-Guesthouse.h44806063.Hotel-Information) > > [The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Palace-Of-The-Lost-City-At-Sun-City-Resort.h392096.Hotel-Information) > > [Kasteel Aan Zee Baron](https://www.expedia.ca/Mossel-Bay-Hotels-Kasteel-Aan-Zee-Baron.h42428409.Hotel-Information) > > [The Doolhof Country House](https://www.expedia.ca/Wellington-Hotels-Doolhof-Boutique-Hotel.h99973484.Hotel-Information) > > [The Shark Bay Boutique Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Langebaan-Hotels-Shark-Bay-Hotel-Spa.h48397505.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tops](https://www.expedia.ca/Wilderness-Hotels-The-Tops.h42283698.Hotel-Information) > > [Nkambeni Safari Camp](https://www.expedia.ca/Kruger-National-Park-Hotels-Nkambeni-Safari-Camp.h2202798.Hotel-Information) > > [Hog Hollow Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Crags-Hotels-Hog-Hollow-Country-Lodge.h1366446.Hotel-Information) > > [Moon Shine on Whiskey Creek](https://www.expedia.ca/The-Crags-Hotels-Moon-Shine-On-Whiskey-Creek.h15216841.Hotel-Information) > > [Sky Villa Boutique Hotel ](https://www.expedia.ca/Plettenberg-Bay-Hotels-Sky-Villa-Boutique-Hotel.h21440957.Hotel-Information) > > [The Farmhouse Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Langebaan-Hotels-The-Farmhouse-Hotel.h2483665.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information) > > [aha The Rex Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Knysna-Hotels-Aha-The-Rex-Hotel.h2667751.Hotel-Information) > > [Mafigeni Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravelotte-Hotels-Mafigeni-Safari-Lodge.h3954755.Hotel-Information) > > [10 Elf Beach House](https://www.expedia.ca/Glentana-Hotels-10-Elf-Beach-House.h19397397.Hotel-Information)