THE BIG Luxury Backpackers

18 Thornhill Road, Cape Town 8005

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Welcome to THE BIG Luxury Backpackers, your comfortable retreat in Cape Town. This 3 star gem offers everything you need for a relaxed stay. Expect top-notch service and cozy rooms right in the heart of the action.

Location: With a stay at THE BIG Luxury Backpackers in Cape Town (Green Point), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Cape Town Stadium and Long Street. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Cape Town International Convention Centre and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Clifton Bay Beach.

Rooms: Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Detached private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Amenities: Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Dining: Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of THE BIG Luxury Backpackers. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Business Amenities: Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and limited parking is available onsite.

Accessible airport shuttle

Airport transportation (surcharge)

Arcade/game room

Barbecue grill(s)

Boat tours nearby

Concierge services

Daily

Designated smoking areas

Dry cleaning/laundry service

Free breakfast

Free continental breakfast

Free parking nearby

Free WiFi

Front desk (limited hours)

Garden

Hiking/biking trails nearby

Horse riding nearby

Laundry facilities

Library

Luggage storage

Number of bars/lounges - 1

Number of outdoor pools - 1

Parking (limited spaces)

Safe-deposit box at front desk

Snack bar/deli

Snorkeling nearby

Surf lessons - nearby

Swimming nearby

Terrace

Tours/ticket assistance

Vending machine

Wheelchair accessible – no

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Check-In: 2:00 PM - Anytime
Check-Out: 10:00 AM
Minimum Age: 18

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Pet Policy:

Pets not allowed

Spoken Languages:

Afrikaans
English
French
Hebrew

Area Information:
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Table Mountain National Park - 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Greenpoint Market - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Green Point Park - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Cape Town Stadium - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Metropolitan Golf Club - 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Bree Street - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Signal Hill - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
The Watershed - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
34 Long - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Sea Point Promenade - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Greenmarket Square - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Two Oceans Aquarium - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Nelson Mandela Gateway - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Cape Town Gateway Visitor Centre - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

The nearest major airport is Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 22 km / 13.7 mi

Other Information:

Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Cashless transactions are available
Contactless check-in is available
No elevators

Hotel Currency : ZAR

Payment Types:

Visa
Debit cards not accepted
Cash not accepted
Mastercard

Optional Fees:

Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per person (one-way)

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

Room Details

Basic Double or Twin Room

1 King Bed

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 50-cm Smart TV

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), guidebooks, and electrical adapters/chargers

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Need to Know - Shared accommodations

Non-Smoking

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Superior room

1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

377-sq-foot room with courtyard views

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 50-cm Smart TV

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), guidebooks, and electrical adapters/chargers

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Need to Know - Shared accommodations

Non-Smoking

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Standard room

2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

377-sq-foot room, balcony with pool views

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 50-cm Smart TV

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), guidebooks, and electrical adapters/chargers

Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping

Need to Know - Shared accommodations

Non-Smoking

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Female only dorm

1 Twin Bunk Bed

377-sq-foot room with courtyard views

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 50-cm Smart TV

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), guidebooks, and electrical adapters/chargers

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Need to Know - Shared accommodations

Non-Smoking

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Bugdet double room

1 Double Bed

377-sq-foot room with courtyard views

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 50-cm Smart TV

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), guidebooks, and electrical adapters/chargers

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Need to Know - Shared accommodations

Non-Smoking

Book Now

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 50-cm Smart TV

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), guidebooks, and electrical adapters/chargers

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Need to Know - Shared accommodations

Non-Smoking

Book Now

Family Room

4 Twin Beds and 2 King Beds

Layout - 2 bedrooms

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 50-cm Smart TV

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), guidebooks, and electrical adapters/chargers

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Need to Know - Shared accommodations

Non-Smoking

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Econo room with detached bathroom

2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

377-sq-foot room with courtyard views

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 50-cm Smart TV

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), guidebooks, and electrical adapters/chargers

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Need to Know - Shared accommodations

Non-Smoking

Book Now

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

1 Twin Bunk Bed

269.1 sq feet

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 50-cm Smart TV

Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster

Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets

Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels

Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), guidebooks, and electrical adapters/chargers

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Need to Know - Shared accommodations

Non-Smoking

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Star Rating

Guest Ratings

Overall

4.6

Amenities

4.2

Cleanliness

4.6

Comfort

4.3

Condition

4.5

Neighborhood

4.3

Service

4.8

General Information

Address

18 Thornhill Road, Cape Town 8005

Check-In

From: 2:00 PM - Anytime

Check-Out

Until: 10:00 AM

Chain

Independent

Total number of rooms : 19