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THE BIG is a newly renovated Luxury Hostel in Green Point, Cape Town and is the first of its kind.
THE BIG offers its guests the best of two worlds – the style, service and cleanliness of a guest house/hotel, with the amazing social aspect of a hostel at competitive rates. Everyone that leaves THE BIG is sad to go.
THE BIG is all about creating a space that acts as a "home away from home" All of our rooms are unique in style, shapes & have been newly renovated & styled by fabulous interior decorators.
They all have bathrooms, are serviced daily with clean towels and linen provided.
THE BIG has an inverted hence load shedding doesn't affect THE BIG.
Free parking is available, a tour desk can help to organise any day excursions and an airport shuttle at a charge. THE BIG is centrally located just a 5 minutes' walk to V&A Waterfront and Sea Point Promenade, The BIG offers a choice of modern private room or dormitory room accommodation. It features a pool, braai facilities and free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast.
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Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Dear visitor, within this region we are currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties will need to comply with local water usage restrictions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
THE ROOM WITH THE BATHROOM DOWN THE HALL is a ground floor room, it is known to be a very loud room! It is NOT en-suite, as per its name it has a detached bathroom which is down the hall from the bedroom; it has a smartTV, a fan, the room comes with 2 single beds or 1 king size bed. Please note that if you are a light sleeper this is not a suitable room for you.
There are several standard rooms at the backpackers, they are all cozy in size, are en-suite, have a fan, a smartTV, fast & secure wifi with a choice of 1 king size or 2 single beds.
The backpackers has several aircon rooms, they are all fitted with a smartTV, fast & secure wifi, are all ensuite, with a choice of 1 king size or 2 single beds.
THE FAMILY UNIT consists of 2 rooms linked by a balcony overlooking the pool. The rooms have aircons, smart TVs, with either 2 single bed or 2 king size beds. The rooms have 1 ensuite bathroom and 1 detached bathroom.
THE TINY ROOM is an upstairs room & is outside the main building, it is en-suite, has a smart TV, a fan and has ONLY A DOUBLE SIZE bed which is smaller than a queen size bed. As per its name, it is a very small room.
THE MIXED DORM sleep 3 on 1 single bed and a bunk bed, it is ensuite, has a fan, smartTV and lockers. The Dorms are near the breakfast area which tend to be noisy rooms.
The Girls' Dorm features 3 single beds and is en-suite for added privacy and convenience. It comes equipped with a smart TV, a fan for comfort, and lockers for secure storage. This dorm accommodates only ladies.
This twin/double room is comprised of a TV with streaming services and a private bathroom.
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Car park, Complimentary car park, On-site parking, Exclusive parking, Wireless internet access throughout the property
Golf course (within 3 kilometers), Paddling in a canoe, Trekking, Biking, Scuba diving, Equestrian activities, Underwater exploration, Temporary art exhibitions, Live stand-up comedy, Film screening evenings, Guided walking tours, Guided bicycle tours, Cultural tours or workshops, Culinary classes, Live sports events (televised)
Online services, Wireless Internet, Complimentary Wi-Fi
Grilling amenities, Prepared lunch boxes, Refreshment stand, Customized dietary menus (upon request), Beverage vending machine, Snack vending machine, Food delivery service, Wine and champagne, Fresh fruit, On-site coffee shop
Year-round outdoor pool, Beach chairs or sun loungers, Sunshades, Yoga sessions, Pool for swimming, Swimming facility
Vehicle rental, On-street parking, Public transit passes
Round-the-clock reception, Travel information desk, Baggage holding area, Personalized guest services, Secure storage compartments, Billing statement available
Garden area, Outdoor patio, Recreational room, Sundeck, Communal kitchen, Common living room with TV, Patio furniture, Exterior fire pit
Nighttime amusement, Tabletop games and brainteasers, Outdoor play equipment for children
Washing service, Clothes dry cleaning, Garment ironing service, Everyday cleaning service
Facsimile and photocopy services
No smoking rooms, Rooms for families, Climate control, Smoke-free property, Climate control system, Assigned smoking zone
Secure storage locker, Round-the-clock security, Security alert system, Fire detection alarms, Surveillance cameras in shared spaces, Exterior video surveillance, Emergency fire suppression devices
Personnel adhere to all safety guidelines set by local authorities, Commonly used stationery items like printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper have been eliminated, Hand sanitizing stations in guest rooms and essential areas, Procedures implemented to monitor guest health, Availability of first aid kits, Connection to healthcare professionals, Property provides thermometers for guest use, Face coverings available for guests
Touch-free check-in/check-out, Non-cash payment options, Social distancing guidelines observed
Utilization of cleaning agents that effectively combat Coronavirus, Bedding, towels, and laundry cleaned following local authority regulations, Guest lodgings are sanitized between reservations, Guest rooms are sealed off after being cleaned, Visitors can choose to opt-out of cleaning amenities for their rooms throughout their visit
Maintaining physical distance in eating spaces, Meals can be brought to the guest's room, All dishes, utensils, glassware, and other table settings have been disinfected, Food delivery is safely sealed
Complimentary WiFi! Internet services are available. WiFi is available. Free WiFi is available. WiFi is available in all areas.
Complimentary parking! Free parking is available. Parking is available on site. Private parking is available. Street parking is available.
From 14:00:00 Until 00:00:00 hours
From 08:00:00 Until 10:00:00 hours
Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children of all ages. The property may require a deposit of 200.00 ZAR. Deposit payment method: cash.
Pets are not allowed.
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Check-in at THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers starts at 14:00:00 and check-out is before 10:00:00 .
Once you have made a reservation at THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers, we will share your host's contact details so that you can contact them directly.
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