Title: The Backpack Shack - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=15996465&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Backpack Shack - Hostel Travelers find their haven at The Backpack Shack - Hostel, where they can lounge by the outdoor pool or discover authentic local flavors at the on-site restaurant ## Photo gallery for The Backpack Shack - Hostel ![African cuisine - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/040052ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/c0272c7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Design Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/0b2ec688.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/e9a1d00e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![African cuisine - The Backpack Shack - Hostel (Mossel Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/150020c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Guests unwind in the tranquil garden or embrace the vibrant atmosphere of this welcoming hostel. The outdoor pool offers a refreshing escape, while the on-site restaurant serves genuine African cuisine. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their highly-rated stay. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Business services £49 includes taxes & fees 21 Jan - 22 Jan 2026 ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 21 - Dec 22](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-21&endDate=2025-12-22&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 22 - Dec 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 2 - Jan 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=15996465&PinnedHotelID=15996465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Design Room ![Design Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/a6425157.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Design Room ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Satellite channels In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 269 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ![Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/16000000/15996500/15996465/c17c2d81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ### Highlights TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Satellite channels In-room safe Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Be sure to enjoy a meal at the on-site African cuisine restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests. Other perks include: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and barbecues - Meeting rooms, a 24-hour front desk and ATM/banking services Room features All guestrooms at The Backpack Shack - Hostel feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Return airport shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Food and drink - Buffet breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 75 per person - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service ### More - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 3 AM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 75.00 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Backpack Shack Hostel Mossel Bay Backpack Shack Hostel Backpack Shack Mossel Bay Backpack Shack The Backpack Shack The Backpack Shack - Hostel Mossel Bay The Backpack Shack - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Backpack Shack - Hostel? ### Is The Backpack Shack - Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Backpack Shack - Hostel? ### What time is check-in at The Backpack Shack - Hostel? ### What time is check-out at The Backpack Shack - Hostel? ### Does The Backpack Shack - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is The Backpack Shack - Hostel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Backpack Shack - Hostel Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 26 Dec 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I really liked the staaf, they were very helpfull and friendly. The room was basic but nice and clean. The area around the hostel felt really poor and insafe at night, so we stayed in the hostel during that time of the day. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Klaus 14 Nov 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service #### Mitten in Afrika The BackPackShack sind eigentlich einige Backpacker-Zimmer in einem Hotel. Die Zimmer sind einfach und im Stil der Townships gehalten, d.h. einfach und sauber, aber auch etwas bedrückend. Wir wurden jedoch nach 1 Nacht upgegradet auf ein Hotelzimmer, welches hervorragend war. Das Personal ist mehr als freundlich und hilfsbereit, Blommie, die Köchin erfüllt jeden Wunsch, wenn er ihr möglich ist. Man lebt Mitten in einem afrikanischen Vorort und kann so einen Eindruck vom echten Leben erhalten, dennoch ist man im Hotel absolut sicher. Von einem Spaziergang riet uns das Personal aber sehr klar und eindringlich ab! ##### Klaus ### 8/10 Good #### Linda 8 Sept 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very difficult to find (there are no signs to the Backpack Shack, its actually inside a hotel with another name), but great staff, a cool room and good breakfast made the stay in Mossel Bay a good experience. ##### Linda ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Kwa Maritane Bush Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Kwa-Maritane-Bush-Lodge.h526966.Hotel-Information) > > [Sebatana Private Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaalwater-Hotels-Sebatana-Private-Reserve.h32459379.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cascades Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cascades-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9515.Hotel-Information) > > [Tshukudu Bush Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Tshukudu-Bush-Lodge.h1201423.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun City Hotel and Casino](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-Soho-Hotel-Casino-At-Sun-City-Resort.h527184.Hotel-Information) > > [Woodbury Tented Camp - Amakhala Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sidbury-Hotels-Woodbury-Tented-Camp-Amakhala-Game-Reserve.h9642577.Hotel-Information) > > [Botlierskop Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Klein-Brak-River-Hotels-Botlierskop-Private-Game-Reserve.h2991039.Hotel-Information) > > [Mabula Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bela-Bela-Hotels-Mabula-Game-Lodge.h1559026.Hotel-Information) > > [Tsala Treetop Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Plettenberg-Bay-Hotels-Tsala-Treetop-Lodge.h1030430.Hotel-Information) > > [Paternoster Dunes Boutique Guesthouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paternoster-Hotels-Paternoster-Dunes-Boutique-Guesthouse.h31911613.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kingdom Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moses-Kotane-Hotels-The-Kingdom-Resort.h6792618.Hotel-Information) > > [Glen Afric Country Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Broederstroom-Hotels-Glen-Afric-Country-Lodge.h27136993.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [Hartford House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mooirivier-Hotels-Hartford-House.h27344764.Hotel-Information) > > [Ivory Tree Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Ivory-Tree-Game-Lodge.h5994597.Hotel-Information) > > [Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenton-On-Sea-Hotels-Kariega-Game-Reserve-Main-Lodge.h4576469.Hotel-Information) > > [Margate Beach Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Margate-Hotels-Margate-Beach-Club.h9458217.Hotel-Information) > > [Lush Private Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Lush-Private-Lodge.h24940930.Hotel-Information) > > [Kwa Maritane Self-Catering Chalets](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pilanesberg-National-Park-Hotels-Kwa-Maritane-Self-Catering-Chalets.h22471915.Hotel-Information) > > [Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Breede-River-Hotels-Inverdoorn-Private-Game-Reserve.h3131643.Hotel-Information) > > [Vuyani Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Vuyani-Safari-Lodge-All-Inclusive.h36961786.Hotel-Information) > > [The Cabanas Hotel at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Cabanas-Hotel-At-Sun-City-Resort.h9459.Hotel-Information) > > [Sanbona Wildlife Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barrydale-Hotels-Sanbona-Wildlife-Reserve.h1155735.Hotel-Information) > > [Garden Route Game Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Albertinia-Hotels-Garden-Route-Game-Lodge.h2917158.Hotel-Information) > > [Pumba Private Game Reserve](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grahamstown-Hotels-Pumba-Private-Game-Reserve.h2319463.Hotel-Information) > > [Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vaalwater-Hotels-Mhondoro-Safari-Lodge-Villa.h11522151.Hotel-Information) > > [Vuyani River Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hoedspruit-Hotels-Vuyani-Tented-Camp-All-Inclusive.h57157744.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oyster Box](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Umhlanga-Hotels-The-Oyster-Box.h2939964.Hotel-Information) ---