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The B.I.G Backpackers

2.0 out of 5.0
18 Thornhill Road, Cape Town, 1-866-599-6674
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Shared Dormitory, Women only
377 square feet
5 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Triple Room
377 square feet
3 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Family Room
377 square feet
2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Double Room
377 square feet
1 Double Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Shared Dormitory (Mixed)
377 square feet
2 Twin Bunk Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Twin Room
377 square feet
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Cape Town guesthouse in Green Point, walk to Victoria and Alfred Waterfront

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Concierge services

Location

Located in Green Point, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and Cape Town Stadium. V&A Waterfront and Two Oceans Aquarium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Cape Town Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Property Features

This guesthouse features an outdoor pool, a bar/lounge, and concierge services. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a library, and tour/ticket assistance.

Room Amenities

All 19 rooms offer free WiFi, ceiling fans, and showers.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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The B.I.G Backpackers

18 Thornhill Road, Cape Town, Western Cape 8005

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Cape Town guesthouse also offers an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The B.I.G Backpackers has designated areas for smoking.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Bar/lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Free parking nearby
  • Concierge services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free breakfast
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 19
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Hebrew
  • Afrikaans

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

The B.I.G Backpackers offers 19 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Hair dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shower only
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Ceiling fan
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries

Where to Eat

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.

  • Accessible bathroom
  • In-room accessibility

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM

Check-in time ends at 11 PM

Minimum check-in age is 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11 PM

24-hour airport shuttle service is available. Fees may apply. Contact the property in advance to get details.

Due to drought conditions, water restrictions apply at this property until further notice. Guests can expect periodic water supply outages or reduced water pressure during their stay. For more details, please contact the property using the number provided on the booking confirmation email.

Due to drought conditions, water restrictions may apply at this property until further notice. For more details, please contact the property using the number provided on the booking confirmation email.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11 PM

Airport transportation is offered 24 hours a day. Fees may apply. For details, please contact the property in advance.

Check-out

Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification are 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.

No rollaway/extra beds available

Fees

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 220.00 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • B.I.G Backpackers House Cape Town
  • B.I.G Backpackers House
  • B.I.G Backpackers Cape Town
  • B.I.G Backpackers
  • B.I.G Backpackers Guesthouse Cape Town
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