Title: The Backpack Shack - Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Backpack Shack - Hostel Hostel in Mossel Bay with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/e9a1d00e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![African cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/040052ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![African cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/9289ad94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/06c404d9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Design Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/954d958b.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. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Room service - Bar - Breakfast available - 24/7 front desk - Pool - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov. 24 - Nov. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov. 25 - Nov. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-25&endDate=2025-11-26&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov. 28 - Nov. 30](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 5 - Dec. 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ![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 ![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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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMossel-Bay-Hotels-The-Backpack-Shack.h15996465.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FMossel-Bay-Hotels-The-Backpack-Shack.h15996465.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![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 - Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Santos Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Dias Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - Mossel Bay Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.1 km - Mossel Bay Harbour - 3 min drive - 2.5 km #### Getting around - George (GRJ) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Blue Shed Coffee Roastery - ‬3 min drive - ‪La Peron - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Sea Gypsy Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Tastebudds Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Carola Ann's - ‬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 barbecue grills - A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance Room features All guestrooms at The Backpack Shack - Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. 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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 Nov 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Backpack Shack - Hostel on Nov 26, 2025 start from CA $67.03, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Mossel-Bay-Hotels-The-Backpack-Shack.h15996465.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is The Backpack Shack - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > 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. Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery and Santos Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Backpack Shack - Hostel Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 8.0/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 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 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [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) > > [Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Sheraton-Cavalier-Calgary-Hotel.h7604.Hotel-Information) > > [Mafigeni Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravelotte-Hotels-Mafigeni-Safari-Lodge.h3954755.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.ca/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Hawaii](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Hawaii-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d213-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Calabogie Highlands Four Season Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Arnprior-Hotels-Calabogie-Highlands-Four-Season-Resort.h11837142.Hotel-Information) > > [JOIA Rose Hall by Iberostar - Adults Only - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Montego-Bay-Hotels-Iberostar-Grand-Rose-Hall-Adults-Only-All-Inclusive.h2802581.Hotel-Information) > > [Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid-Hotels-Thorn-Feather.h61102048.Hotel-Information) > > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Toronto Marriott Markham](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Toronto-Marriott-Markham.h19413674.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Mississauga - Airport Corporate Centre West](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Mississauga-Airport-Corporate-Centre-West.h1197142.Hotel-Information) > > [WaltDisneyWorldResort Hotels in Orlando](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Walt-Disney-World-Resort.0-0-d178294--bWaltDisneyWorldResort.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels.d602873.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Oro Station](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/3000414744/flights-from-oro-station) > > [Flights from North Bay (YYB) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyb/yvr/north-bay-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to La Macaza (YTM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/ytm/toronto-to-mont-tremblant) > > [Flights from Edmonton (YEG) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yeg/yvr/edmonton-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Montreal (YUL) to New York (LGA)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yul/lga/montreal-to-new-york) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/yyz/calgary-to-toronto) > > [Flights from Cancun (CUN) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cun/yeg/cancun-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Seattle (SEA) to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/sea/pvr/seattle-to-puerto-vallarta) > > [Flights from Cairo (CAI) to Toronto (YYZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/cai/yyz/cairo-to-toronto) ### Cars > [Car rentals in St. John's](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-St-Johns-Intl.d5527897.Car-Rental-Guide) > > [Car rentals in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Pearson-Intl.d5921113.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Packages > [Los Angeles Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Los-Angeles.d178280.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations) > > [Shanghai Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Shanghai.d180026.Destination-Travel-Guides)