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Hostel Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS

Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS

17 Duikerstreet, 7285 Struisbaai, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.1/10! (score from 223 reviews)

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8.9
Fabulous
223 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Total

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

Nice calm place for resting and thinking about life!

Radim Czech Republic

Very clean, cozy and cool place! I would even say that it was my best backpackers experience! I'd like to stay there when i'll visit South Africa Next time. Highly recommend!

Eugene Germany

The people were very friendly and everything we experienced, we loved.

Mia South Africa

Kitchen well equipped and clean. Room nice and comfy. Pool and general area was good.

Ruan South Africa

We spent one night at the backpackers. Beautifully decorated. Self-check in. We were upgraded to a better unit. Very happy.

Niki South Africa

The layout is great the rooms with en-suits are located at the back of the property away from the dorm rooms.

Gary South Africa

One of the most beautiful and colourful hostels in SA! Wonderful staff and yummy breakfast :)

Annika Germany

all round comfort, ease and a good windless view of the harbour

Rene South Africa

Colourful and very friendly hostel, good choices for breakfast, very warm welcome, hosts tried to fulfill our every wish, nice pool area, everything was clean and comfy.

Nora Germany

Lovely spot that is way bigger than it appears. Bedrooms were beautifully decorated and had a good amount of space. Kitchen area was great for hanging out and the pool area was divine. Variety of ages of people staying there and they are very eco friendly.

Jcorn Canada

Top-rated beach nearby

8.9
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8.9
Fabulous
223 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Nice calm place for resting and thinking about life!”
    Radim Radim Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “Very clean, cozy and cool place! I would even say that it was my best backpackers experience! I'd like to stay there when i'll visit South Africa Next time. Highly recommend!”
    Eugene Eugene Germany Germany
  • “The people were very friendly and everything we experienced, we loved.”
    Mia Mia South Africa South Africa
  • “Kitchen well equipped and clean. Room nice and comfy. Pool and general area was good.”
    Ruan Ruan South Africa South Africa
  • “We spent one night at the backpackers. Beautifully decorated. Self-check in. We were upgraded to a better unit. Very happy.”
    Niki Niki South Africa South Africa
  • “The layout is great the rooms with en-suits are located at the back of the property away from the dorm rooms.”
    Gary Gary South Africa South Africa
  • “One of the most beautiful and colourful hostels in SA! Wonderful staff and yummy breakfast :)”
    Annika Annika Germany Germany
  • “all round comfort, ease and a good windless view of the harbour”
    Rene Rene South Africa South Africa
  • “Colourful and very friendly hostel, good choices for breakfast, very warm welcome, hosts tried to fulfill our every wish, nice pool area, everything was clean and comfy.”
    Nora Nora Germany Germany
  • “Lovely spot that is way bigger than it appears. Bedrooms were beautifully decorated and had a good amount of space. Kitchen area was great for hanging out and the pool area was divine.”
    Jcorn Jcorn Canada Canada

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money9.1
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi8.2

Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, shared lounge, garden and free WiFi, Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS is set in Struisbaai, 450 yards from Struisbaai Main Beach and 19.9 miles from De Mond Nature Reserve. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and organising tours for guests.

The units feature bed linen.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Struisbaai, like hiking and cycling.

Struisbaai Harbour is 0.8 miles from Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS.

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

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8.9
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  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.8
  • Value for money9.1
  • Location9.1
  • Free WiFi8.2

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Radim Czech Republic

    “Nice calm place for resting and thinking about life!”

  • Eugene Germany

    “Very clean, cozy and cool place! I would even say that it was my best backpackers experience! I'd like to stay there when i'll visit South Africa Next time. Highly recommend!”

  • Mia South Africa

    “The people were very friendly and everything we experienced, we loved.”

  • Ruan South Africa

    “Kitchen well equipped and clean. Room nice and comfy. Pool and general area was good.”

  • Niki South Africa

    “We spent one night at the backpackers. Beautifully decorated. Self-check in. We were upgraded to a better unit. Very happy.”

  • Gary South Africa

    “The layout is great the rooms with en-suits are located at the back of the property away from the dorm rooms.”

  • Annika Germany

    “One of the most beautiful and colourful hostels in SA! Wonderful staff and yummy breakfast :) ”

  • Rene South Africa

    “all round comfort, ease and a good windless view of the harbour”

  • Nora Germany

    “Colourful and very friendly hostel, good choices for breakfast, very warm welcome, hosts tried to fulfill our every wish, nice pool area, everything was clean and comfy.”

  • Jcorn Canada

    “Lovely spot that is way bigger than it appears. Bedrooms were beautifully decorated and had a good amount of space. Kitchen area was great for hanging out and the pool area was divine. Variety of ages of people staying there and they are very eco friendly.” Read more

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  • own bathroom or shared ? shower .. mini bar or ice available comfortable dbl bed .., ??ta robin outdoor patio ... .

    Double bed and single bed with own shower. Please bring own ice. Communal kitchen. All rooms have an outside area. Some rooms have bar fridges but not all En Suite rooms as some of them dont walk into the kitchen.


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    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed • Answered on 1 January 2021
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?

    Yes but we have linnen on all beds.


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    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Hi there ...is there fishing spots close to where we are

    Yes, we are 300m from the beach. Due to Covid regulation if you have a fishing permit you are able to fish.


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    Answered on 1 January 2021
  • can we bring our children with ?

    Yes we are child friendly but book a bed for the kids. We charge per bed.


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    Answered on 1 January 2021
  • Is it quiet at night?

    Overall it is not a noisy/party backpackers. We have 3 properties close to eachother. At night it is quiet as the bar close at 22:00. En suite rooms are in the property next to the bar which is very quiet.


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    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    We have locks on all the lockers.


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    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    Luggage can be stored in the reception - please note that it will not be lockable storage but reception will be behind desk


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    Answered on 17 December 2019
  • Are sheets and towels included?

    Sheets are included, towels we charge R50 deposit which you will get back when handing in the towel the next day. Unfotunately not everyone is honest in bringing back their towels.


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    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Is the room on its own with shared bathroom. How far is it from bredaarsdorp

    We have triple rooms with bathroom and without.. We are 29km from Bredasdorp


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    Asked about: Triple Room • Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Hi. Do you have any self catering room available? Thx Riyaaz

    Our rooms are not self catering but shared kitchens is available for use. A Backpackers normally work like this. We do have private rooms with own bathroom but shared facilities is available.


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    Asked about: Triple Room • Answered on 6 September 2021
  • Do you have TVs in the rooms? And a desk to work at?

    Sorry we do not have TV's in the room but a communal TV room with Netflix and showmax.


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    Answered on 6 September 2021
  • Good afternoon . I would just like to now what are your available dates from , let’s say , 20th of Desember 2020 until early January 2021 . Thank you x

    It is impossible to say. Please choose your date and see if there is availability.


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    Answered on 1 January 2021

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  • own bathroom or shared ? shower .. mini bar or ice available comfortable dbl bed .., ??ta robin outdoor patio ... .

    Double bed and single bed with own shower. Please bring own ice. Communal kitchen. All rooms have an outside area. Some rooms have bar fridges but not all En Suite rooms as some of them dont walk into the kitchen.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed • Answered on 1 January 2021
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?

    Yes but we have linnen on all beds.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Hi there ...is there fishing spots close to where we are

    Yes, we are 300m from the beach. Due to Covid regulation if you have a fishing permit you are able to fish.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 1 January 2021
  • can we bring our children with ?

    Yes we are child friendly but book a bed for the kids. We charge per bed.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 1 January 2021
  • Is it quiet at night?

    Overall it is not a noisy/party backpackers. We have 3 properties close to eachother. At night it is quiet as the bar close at 22:00. En suite rooms are in the property next to the bar which is very quiet.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    We have locks on all the lockers.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Do you offer luggage storage?

    Luggage can be stored in the reception - please note that it will not be lockable storage but reception will be behind desk


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 17 December 2019
  • Are sheets and towels included?

    Sheets are included, towels we charge R50 deposit which you will get back when handing in the towel the next day. Unfotunately not everyone is honest in bringing back their towels.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Is the room on its own with shared bathroom. How far is it from bredaarsdorp

    We have triple rooms with bathroom and without.. We are 29km from Bredasdorp


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Asked about: Triple Room • Answered on 20 October 2019
  • Hi. Do you have any self catering room available? Thx Riyaaz

    Our rooms are not self catering but shared kitchens is available for use. A Backpackers normally work like this. We do have private rooms with own bathroom but shared facilities is available.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Asked about: Triple Room • Answered on 6 September 2021
  • Do you have TVs in the rooms? And a desk to work at?

    Sorry we do not have TV's in the room but a communal TV room with Netflix and showmax.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 6 September 2021
  • Good afternoon . I would just like to now what are your available dates from , let’s say , 20th of Desember 2020 until early January 2021 . Thank you x

    It is impossible to say. Please choose your date and see if there is availability.


    You found this answer helpful

    You found this answer not helpful

    Answered on 1 January 2021

Thanks! You will receive an email as soon as the property has answered your question.

Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Agulhas National Park
    3 miles
  • Cape Agulhas Lighthouse
    3 miles
  • Southernmost Tip of Africa
    3.6 miles
  • De Mond Nature Reserve
    6.7 miles
Beaches in the neighbourhood
  • Struisbaai Main Beach
    450 yards
  • Langezandt Beach
    1,200 yards
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Facilities of Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities Additional charge
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Activities
  • Horse riding Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing Additional charge
  • Billiards Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Tour desk
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Seasonal
Wellness
  • Massage Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Dutch

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14:00 - 21:00

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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 13 years and above are considered 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

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

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

FAQs about Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS

  • Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Windsurfing
    • Horse riding

  • The prices at Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS (subject to availability):

    • Parking
    • Free parking

  • Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS is 0.8 miles from the centre of Struisbaai.

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  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.8
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.8
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