THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
18 Thornhill Road, Green Point, Green Point, 8005 Cape Town, South Africa – Excellent location – show map
The Big is a beautiful hostel located in a quite and residential area of cape town, 5 minutes away from the center of the city. The room I was assigned was super clean, big enough and quiet. The personnel is amazingly friendly, in particular I loved Joceline's kind support and assistance provided throughout my stay! Would definitely recommend this accommodation if you are looking for a friendly and well-maintained hostel.
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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 organize 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 accommodations. It features a pool, braai facilities and free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
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- Giulia
Italy“The Big is a beautiful hostel located in a quite and residential area of cape town, 5 minutes away from the center of the city. The room I was assigned was super clean, big enough and quiet. The personnel is amazingly friendly, in particular I...” - Steffi
Germany“The house is super comfortable and feels very homey. There’s plenty of areas where you can hang out and chill but it also never gets too crowded. The pool is absolutely perfect and the whole place is spotless cause they deepclean it everyday. On...” 
Larissa
Belgium“Good location, big bedroom, good shower/bathroom, good breakfast. Good vibes”
Area info
Amenities of THE BIG - Luxury BackpackersGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
- Linens
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Cooking classAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Stand-up comedyAdditional chargeOff-site
- Temporary art galleriesAdditional chargeOff-site
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Game room
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Fruit
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Street parking
- Public transit ticketsAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Open all year
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Yoga classes
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Afrikaans
- English
- French
- Hebrew
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of ZAR 200 is required on arrival. That's about USD 10. 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 & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 2 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service 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.
FAQs about THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
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The prices at THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers is 1.2 miles from the center of Cape Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Evening entertainment
- Swimming pool
- Happy hour
- Horseback riding
- Walking tours
- Bicycle rental
- Cooking class
- Yoga classes
- Temporary art galleries
- Tour or class about local culture
- Bike tours
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Stand-up comedy
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
