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The Backpack Shack - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Mossel Bay with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
African cuisine
Design Room
African cuisine
Garden

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

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Design Room

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

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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
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About the area

Located in Mossel Bay, The Backpack Shack - Hostel is near the beach. Langeberg Mall and Hartenbos Seefront are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as scuba diving.
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Alhof Drive, D'Almeida, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6506

What's nearby

  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santos Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mossel Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Mossel Bay Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Santos Beach, Mossel Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Checkers - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kaai 4 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hennie’s - ‬19 min walk

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 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at The Backpack Shack - Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

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 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

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?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Aug 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Backpack Shack - Hostel on Aug 31, 2025 start from CA $63.49, excluding 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 The Backpack Shack - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Backpack Shack - Hostel located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Botlierskop Private Game Reserve, Diaz Beach, and Dias Museum. Santos Beach and Diaz Musuem are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Backpack Shack - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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!

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.