Backpackers Paradise - Hostel

4.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Bar (on property)
Billiards
Outdoor pool
Billiards

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
148 Baron Van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625
  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge
    15 min walk
  • C.P. Nel Museum
    2 min drive
  • Arbeidsgenot
    3 min drive
  • Oudtshoorn (OUH)
    4 min drive

Room options

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Bed Dorm)

Highlights

Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Quadruple Room

Highlights

Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Comfort Twin Room

Highlights

Fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (10 Bed Dorm)

Highlights

Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Oudtshoorn

At Backpackers Paradise - Hostel you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge and 1.7 km (1 mi) from Arbeidsgenot. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and noon. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Oudtshoorn hostel include C.P. Nel Museum and Cango Wildlife Ranch.

What's nearby

  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Arbeidsgenot - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Safari Ostrich Show Farm - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Buffelsdrift Game Lodge - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Beans About Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Smitswinkel - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nostalgia Restaurant, Baron Van Rheede Street - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Nostalgie Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Backpackers Paradise - Hostel

Adults-only hostel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Backpackers Paradise - Hostel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Oudtshoorn hostel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Backpackers Paradise - Hostel offers 16 accommodations with free toiletries and fans. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to noon for a fee: ZAR 95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 3 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 3 and older are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: ZAR 100 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 95 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 450 per vehicle (one-way)

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
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, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 3 years old aren't allowed.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Backpackers Paradise - Hostel Oudtshoorn
Backpackers Paradise - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Backpackers Paradise - Hostel?

Backpackers Paradise - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Backpackers Paradise - Hostel?

Yep, Backpackers Paradise - Hostel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Backpackers Paradise - Hostel have a pool?

Backpackers Paradise - Hostel has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Backpackers Paradise - Hostel family-friendly?

No, Backpackers Paradise - Hostel is an adults-only property.

Does Backpackers Paradise - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Backpackers Paradise - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Backpackers Paradise - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Backpackers Paradise - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Backpackers Paradise - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

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