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The B.I.G Backpackers

18 Thornhill Road, 8005 Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

+27 214 340 688

€22+

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Overall guest ratings

9.3/10 Excellent

based on 828 reviews

Review highlights

Food

10.0
Service

9.9
Vibe

9.7
Amenities

9.6

Good to know

Clean rooms
Nice building
Friendly atmosphere
Friendly service

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About

The B.I.G Backpackers puts you within a 10-minute drive of Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and Cape Town Stadium, plus an airport shuttle is available for ZAR 200.00 per person. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Greenmarket Square and Two Oceans Aquarium are within a short drive.

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AMENITIES

Parking
Complimentary breakfast
Free Wi-Fi
Facilities for disabled guests
Car hire
Internet
Laundry service
Game room
Outdoor pool
No smoking
24 Hour Front Desk
Safe
Designated smoking area
Storage available
Terrace/Patio
Fireplace
Concierge service
Tennis
Airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Bar/Lounge
Pets not allowed
Grill

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Overall rating

based on 828 reviews

Food

10.0 "Food is to die for."

10.0 "Yummy desserts, said 100%."
Service

9.9 "World class service."

9.9 "99% found the staff to be very friendly."

10.0 "100% thought the service was very professional."

8.5 "85% said the reception staff was great."

10.0 "Management was excellent, said 100%."

10.0 "100% said the recreation staff was great."

10.0 "Hotel security was great, thought 100%."
Vibe

9.7 "Awesome vibe."

9.7 "97% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere."

10.0 "100% said it was a stylish hotel."

9.3 "93% thought, the hotel was modern."
Amenities

9.6 "Excellent amenities."

9.6 "96% thought the building was wonderful."

10.0 "100% thought the architecture was beautiful."
Location

9.6 "Terrific location."

7.1 "Great parking, according to 71%."

10.0 "City centre within easy reach, said 100%."

10.0 "100% liked the proximity to shopping."

Overall rating

based on 322 reviews

Service

9.9 "World class service."

9.9 "99% found the staff to be very friendly."

8.7 "87% said the reception staff was great."
Vibe

9.7 "Awesome vibe."

9.8 "98% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere."
Location

9.6 "Terrific location."

10.0 "City centre within easy reach, said 100%."

7.3 "Great parking, according to 73%."
Amenities

9.5 "Excellent amenities."

9.5 "95% thought the building was wonderful."
Breakfast

8.9 "Breakfast is good."

Overall rating

based on 107 reviews

Service

9.9 "World class service."

9.9 "99% found the staff to be very friendly."

8.7 "87% said the reception staff was great."
Vibe

9.7 "Awesome vibe."

9.8 "98% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere."
Location

9.4 "Terrific location."
Breakfast

8.4 "Breakfast is good."
Room

8.1 "Rooms are great."

Overall rating

based on 397 reviews

Food

10.0 "Food is to die for."
Service

9.9 "World class service."

9.9 "99% found the staff to be very friendly."

10.0 "100% thought the service was very professional."

8.4 "84% said the reception staff was great."
Vibe

9.7 "Awesome vibe."

9.8 "98% enjoyed the friendly atmosphere."

10.0 "100% said it was a stylish hotel."
Amenities

9.7 "Excellent amenities."

9.7 "97% thought the building was wonderful."
Location

9.6 "Terrific location."