THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers - Kapsztad
The golden sun dips below the jagged silhouette of Table Mountain, casting a warm glow over the vineyards of Stellenbosch. South Africa is a reportage of contrasts, where the pulse of Johannesburg meets the silent majesty of the Kruger Park bushveld. Here, every road leads to a new discovery, from the Garden Route's lush forests to the wild waves of Durban. Whether seeking a city penthouse or a secluded lodge, your journey begins with a choice. Secure your spot in this vibrant land today.
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
18 Thornhill Road, Green Point 8005 Kapsztad South Africa
No. of rooms
25
WiFi
Pool
Parking
Playground
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No. of rooms
25
WiFi
Pool
Parking
Playground
We speak
AF FR HE
9.3/10
Smoke alarms
Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
Temporary art galleriesoffsiteadditional charge
Swimming pool
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
CCTV in common areas
Public transport ticketsadditional charge
Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Physical distancing in dining areas
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Vending machine (drinks)
Ironing serviceadditional charge
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
Grocery deliveriesadditional charge
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
24-hour security
Cashless payment available
Invoice provided
WiFi available in all areas
Games room
Parking
CCTV outside property
Board games/puzzles
Designated smoking area
Process in place to check health of guests
Car hire
Cooking classoffsiteadditional charge
Vending machine (snacks)
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Divingoffsiteadditional charge
Coffee house on site
Laundryadditional charge
Snack bar
Golf course (within 3 km)additional charge
Security alarm
Family rooms
Concierge service
Cyclingoffsite
Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Outdoor pool (all year)
Safety deposit box
Walking tours
Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Snorkellingoffsiteadditional charge
Tour or class about local cultureadditional charge
Yoga classes
Contactless check-in/check-out
Horse ridingoffsiteadditional charge
Dry cleaningadditional charge
Access to health care professionals
Canoeingoffsiteadditional charge
Evening entertainmentadditional charge
Heating
Packed lunches
24-hour front desk
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
Non-smoking rooms
Delivered food is securely covered
Fire extinguishers
Outdoor fireplace
Tour desk
BBQ facilities
Sun umbrellas
Outdoor furniture
Live sport events (broadcast)
Special diet menus (on request)
Free parking
Luggage storage
Lockers
Face masks for guests available
Garden
Physical distancing rules followed
Airport shuttle (additional charge)
WiFi
Airport shuttle
Street parking
Fruits
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Fax/photocopyingadditional charge
Parking on site
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Bike toursadditional charge
Daily housekeeping
Internet services
Terrace
Shared kitchen
Wine/champagneadditional charge
Hikingoffsiteadditional charge
Sun terrace
Kids' outdoor play equipment
First aid kit available
Movie nights
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Stand-up comedyoffsiteadditional charge
THE BIG is a newly renovated Luxury Hostel in Green Point, Cape Town and is the first of its kind.
THE BIG offers its guests the best of two worlds β the style, service and cleanliness of a guest househotel, with the amazing social aspect of a hostel at competitive rates. Everyone that leaves THE BIG is sad to go.
THE BIG isabout creating a space that acts as a "home away from home"of our rooms are unique in style, shapes & have been newly renovated & styled by fabulous interior decorators.
Theyhave bathrooms, are serviced daily with clean towels and linen provided.
THE BIG has an inverted hence load shedding doesnt affect THE BIG.
Free parking is available, a tour desk can help to organise any day excursions and an airport shuttle at a charge. THE BIG is centrally located just a 5 minutes walk to V&A Waterfront and Sea Point Promenade, The BIG offers a choice of modern private room or dormitory room accommodation. It features a pool, braai facilities and free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast.
The hotel day starts from hour 14:00 and ends at 10:00.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note thatSpecial Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Dear visitor, within this region we are currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Economy Double or Twin Room. THE ROOM WITH THE BATHROOM DOWN THE HALL is a ground floor room, it is known to be a very loud room! It is NOT en-suite, as per its name it has a detached bathroom which is down the hall from the bedroom; it has a smartTV, a fan, the room comes with 2 single beds or 1 king size bed. Please note that if you are a light sleeper this is not a suitable room for you. ;
Standard Double or Twin Room. There are several standard rooms at the backpackers, they arecozy in size, are en-suite, have a fan, a smartTV, fast & secure wifi with a choice of 1 king size or 2 single beds. ;
Superior Double or Twin Room. The backpackers has several aircon rooms, they arefitted with a smartTV, fast & secure wifi, areensuite, with a choice of 1 king size or 2 single beds. ;
Family Room with Balcony. THE FRIENDS & FAMILY UNIT consists of two separate rooms connected by a shared balcony overlooking the pool area. Each room can be booked individually or together as a private Friends & Family Unit. Please note that unless the full Friends & Family Unit is booked together, booking one room does not include access to the second room, as they are separate accommodation spaces sharing only the balcony area. Both rooms feature air conditioning, smart TVs, and can be configured with either 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed. The unit includes 1 en-suite private bathroom and 1 detached private bathroom. ;
Budget Double Room. THE TINY ROOM is an upstairs room & is outside the main building, it is en-suite, has a smart TV, a fan and has ONLY A DOUBLE SIZE bed which is smaller than a queen size bed. As per its name, it is a very small room. ;
Mixed Dormitory Room 3 Beds. THE MIXED DORM sleep 3 on 1 single bed and a bunk bed, it is ensuite, has a fan, smartTV and lockers. The Dorms are near the breakfast area which tend to be noisy rooms. ;
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room. The Girls Dorm features 3 single beds and is en-suite for added privacy and convenience. It comes equipped with a smart TV, a fan for comfort, and lockers for secure storage. This dorm accommodates only ladies. ;
Budget Double or Twin Room. This twindouble room is comprised of a TV with streaming services and a private bathroom. ;
Mixed Dormitory Room 3 Beds.
