Superior Double or Twin Room
Sleeps 2 · 22 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed
- Desk
- Air conditioning
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
18 Thornhill Road, Green Point, Cape Town, ZA
9.8 guest rating· 1241 reviews
About this hotel
Luxury Hostel Experience
THE BIG in Green Point, Cape Town, is a unique blend of luxury guest house and vibrant hostel, offering a social atmosphere at competitive rates. Guests love the stylish rooms and impeccable service, making it a true "home away from home."
Modern Amenities
Each room at THE BIG is individually designed by interior decorators, ensuring a fresh and stylish stay. With daily cleaning services, free Wi-Fi, and bathrooms in every room, guests can relax in comfort and convenience.
Convenient Location
Centrally located near V&A Waterfront and Sea Point Promenade, THE BIG is the perfect base for exploring Cape Town. Enjoy on-site amenities like a pool, braai facilities, and free breakfast, plus helpful services including tour assistance and airport shuttles. Book your stay at THE BIG for an unforgettable experience!
Rooms & rates
Family Room with Balcony
Sleeps 4 · 40 m² · 2× Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 4× Twin bed
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
Budget Double Room
Sleeps 2 · 15 m² · Double bed
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
Sleeps 1 · 30 m² · Twin bed
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
Mixed Dormitory Room 3 Beds
Sleeps 1 · 20 m² · Bunk bed
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
Mixed Dormitory Room 3 Beds
Sleeps 1 · 27 m² · Bunk bed
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
Standard Double or Twin Room
Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
Superior room
Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · King bed
- Private bathroom
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Free WiFi
- Shower
Standard room
Sleeps 2 · 35 m² · King bed
- Private bathroom
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Free WiFi
- Shower
Budget Double or Twin Room
Sleeps 2 · 27 m² · Queen bed, 2× Twin bed
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
Amenities
- WiFi available
- Outdoor pool
- Swimming pool
- Free Parking
- Private parking
- Street parking
- Snack bar
- Air conditioning
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Golf course
- 24-hour front desk
- Tour desk
- 24-hour security
- Non-smoking rooms
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- Non-smoking throughout
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Access to health care professionals
- BBQ facilities
- Bike tours
- Board games/puzzles
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Canoeing
- Car hire
- Cashless payment available
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Coffee Shop on site
- Concierge service
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Cooking class
- Cycling
- Daily housekeeping
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Designated smoking area
- Diving
- Dry cleaning
- Evening entertainment
- Face masks for guests available
- Fax/photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Food delivered to guest room
- Fruits
- Games room
- Garden
- Grocery deliveries
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Heating
- Hiking
- Horse riding
- Invoice provided
- Ironing service
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Laundry
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Lockers
- Luggage storage
- Movie nights
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Packed lunches
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Public transport tickets
- Safety deposit box
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Security alarm
- Shared kitchen
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Shuttle service
- Smoke alarms
- Snorkelling
- Special diet menus - on request
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Stand-up comedy
- Sun terrace
- Sun umbrellas
- Temporary art galleries
- Terrace
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Tour/class on local culture
- Vending machine - drinks
- Vending machine - snacks
- Walking tours
- Wine/champagne
- Yoga classes
Location
18 Thornhill Road, Green Point, Cape Town, ZA
- Check-in
- from 02:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- Check-out
- until 10:00 AM
What guests say9.81241 reviews
+ Friendly staff+ Clean facilities+ Great location+ Communal breakfast− Hard bed− Small room− Occasional noise
Cleanliness10.0
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality9.0
Amenities10.0
Value for Money9.5
Guest review
9.0Everything was on point. No complains
Perfect.
10.0Located a 20 minute walk to the waterfront. Staff are delightful and so helpful. The warming blanket made it perfectly cozy.
− Nothing
Guest review
9.0Everyone was lovely and helpful, and when I came back to stay for one more night before flying home, everyone was genuinely excited to see me again. Everything was clean, breakfast was great, and all the staff were super helpful. I'll definitely stay at The Big the next time I find myself in Cape Town.
− The honor bar beer selection could use some more variety. And the room upstairs above the wood fire heater gets a little smoky smell early in the morning when staff start to set up the kitchen for breakfast in winter. Woke me up much earlier than I had hoped to be up on a couple occasions, but this is limited to just one particular room due to the layout of the building. I stayed in a second room later and had no such issues.
Guest review
10.0Casual and friendly. Great for the price. Named backpackers but we felt like it was a guesthouse for sure
Maravilhosa
10.0Lugar incrível com funcionários extremamente simpáticos. Quartos compartilhados amplos, com camas confortáveis e lockers. Banheiro privativo com bom chuveiro em cada quarto. Limpeza impecável com serviço de quarto diários.Café da manhã ótimo, com frutas, granola, pães, geleias, iogurtes e ovos.
− Tudo é ótimo.
That is nice place, I recommend it.
8.0Very good location, great breakfast, fully equipped kitchen, the room was clean and cozy, the staff was very kind and responsive. The cost of living is competitive. I really liked the gift from the hotel — a bottle of white wine. It was very tasty.
− The room was very cold (in July - winter season here). There was an electric blanket, so sleeping was fine, but getting out of bed was really hard at the night time.
Good to know
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Dear visitor, we're currently experiencing drought conditions within this region. 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.
›Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
›Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
›Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
You haven't added any extra beds.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
›Pets
Pets are not allowed.
›Groups
No special conditions apply for groups.