THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers

–Excellent location - show map
+197 photos
Scored 9.1
Rated superb

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 – the style, service and cleanliness of a guest house/hotel, with the amazing social aspect of a hostel at competitive rates. Everyone that leaves THE BIG is sad to go. THE BIG is all about creating a space that acts as a "home away from home" All of our rooms are unique in style, shapes & have been newly renovated & styled by fabulous interior decorators. They all have bathrooms, are serviced daily with clean towels and linen provided. THE BIG has an inverted hence load shedding doesn't 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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Steinar
Norway Norway
“Great location and the most friendly staff. Very clean and a place that made you feel at home.”
Karlijn
Netherlands Netherlands
“The female dorm room was beautiful and very clean. The bed was nicely made with fresh towels every day. The vibe was peaceful and relaxed, even though it was high season. The staff was also very kind and welcoming.”
Rachel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Extremely clean, clean towels and bedding. It was also very quiet, no road noise. Lovely little Pool space.”
Natasha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Chantal and John were so welcoming and went out of their way to make sure I was well looked after, even making me fresh coffee and some breakfast for my early morning checkout - thank you! Delicious and social communal breakfast the previous...”
Pardee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What seemed empty as first, turned out to be full of guests with interesting life experiences. The largely female staff, while living up to the high expectations of the boss, were full of humour and kindness. Landscaping, kitchen, pool were good...”
Gaia
Italy Italy
“We had a really great time at THE BIG. It is perfectly located and the staff is welcoming and nice”
Moernie
Singapore Singapore
“Staff were super friendly, service was excellent! Great ambience. Love it!!”
Ivo
Netherlands Netherlands
“I had a great stay at The Big Luxury Backpackers. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the common areas were clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly, helpful, and always ready to offer tips for exploring the area. The rooms were...”
Shabeel
Mauritius Mauritius
“The property is perfect. There is nothing to complain about. I loved the fact that it had a Whatsapp group to communicate and also allow guests to communicate with each othet.”
Russell
Colombia Colombia
“This was the 1 hotel on the trip I was worried about prior to arrival, but turned out to be one of the best. The hotel, room and location all lived up to expectations. However the real plus was the amazing staff and team at the hotel, always...”

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1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
2 extra-large double beds
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1 double bed
1 bunk bed
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House rules

THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$12. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 2 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers 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.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

A damage deposit of ZAR 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.