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The Backpack Shack - Hostel

2.0 star property
Mossel Bay accommodations with free WiFi

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Design Room
Property grounds
Outdoor pool

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Alhof Drive, D'Almeida, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6506
  • Place, Diaz Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Dias Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, George (GRJ)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Design Room

Design Room

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Mossel Bay

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Mossel Bay hostel, you'll find Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and Diaz Beach. Dias Museum and Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Diaz Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santos Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Dias Museum - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Gannet Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mossel Bay Oyster Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hennie’s - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Carola Ann's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Backpack Shack - Hostel

Mossel Bay accommodations with free WiFi
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Backpack Shack - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This Mossel Bay hostel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Backpack Shack - Hostel offers 3 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Backpack Shack - Hostel

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 75.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be 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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is The Backpack Shack - Hostel to the airport?

The Backpack Shack - Hostel is 30.7 mi (36-min drive) away from the George (GRJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Backpack Shack - Hostel on Jun 30, 2026 start from CA $81, 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.

Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

The Backpack Shack - Hostel offers an airport shuttle.

How close is The Backpack Shack - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 1.2 mi (2-min drive) from Diaz Beach and 1.6 mi (3-min drive) from Santos Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Backpack Shack - Hostel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 75.00 per person.

Is there a casino at The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Garden Route Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM.

Is there free parking at The Backpack Shack - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel have a pool?

The Backpack Shack - Hostel features an outdoor pool.

Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Backpack Shack - Hostel to downtown Mossel Bay?

The Backpack Shack - Hostel is 2.2 mi away from Mossel Bay.

The Backpack Shack - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

George

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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.