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Backpackers Paradise - Hostel

4.0 star property
Travelers gather around the firepit for evening conversations or prepare meals in communal kitchens at this peaceful retreat surrounded by natural beauty.

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Backpackers Paradise Hostel offers a tranquil setting with a garden and outdoor pool. Enjoy evenings by the firepit, visit the on-site cafe, or browse the library. Guests consistently praise the welcoming staff who create a comfortable atmosphere.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Comfort Twin Room

Comfort Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Quadruple Room

Basic Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Bed Dorm)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 Bed Dorm)

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  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Oudtshoorn is home to Backpackers Paradise - Hostel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cango Caves and Cape Floral Region Protected Areas, while C.P. Nel Museum and Arbeidsgenot are cultural highlights. Cango Wildlife Ranch and Buffelsdrift Game Lodge are also worth visiting. Visit our Oudtshoorn travel guide
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148 Baron Van Reede Street, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, 6625

What's nearby

  • Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Arbeidsgenot
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • C.P. Nel Museum
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cango Wildlife Ranch
    2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Oudtshoorn Golf Course
    5 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Smitswinkel
    4 min drive
  • Jemima's
    7 min walk
  • Chandelier Game Lodge & Ostrich Farm
    11 min drive
  • Black Swan
    4 min walk
  • SuCasa restaurant
    9 min drive

About this property

Backpackers Paradise - Hostel

Upscale hostel
Consider a stay at Backpackers Paradise - Hostel and take advantage of a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. In addition to a library and a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a vending machine
  • Outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 3 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 3 and older are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: ZAR 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Guests under 3 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Backpackers Paradise - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Backpackers Paradise - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Backpackers Paradise - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Backpackers Paradise - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Backpackers Paradise - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 2:00 PM–3:30 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 450 per vehicle applies.

Where is Backpackers Paradise - Hostel located?

Situated in Oudtshoorn, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Oudtshoorn Suspension Bridge, Arbeidsgenot, and C.P. Nel Museum. Cango Wildlife Ranch is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

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