Atlantic Point Backpackers
Location: 2 Cavalcade Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8005, Cape Town, ZA
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Recreational Opportunities: Enjoy the outdoor pool and bicycles to rent for the perfect day of leisure.
Convenience and Services: Benefit from complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room for ultimate relaxation.
Quality and Accessibility: With a prestigious grading by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa, and complimentary wired internet access, computer station, and airport shuttle, comfort and efficiency are guaranteed.
Wrap up your adventures by unwinding at the bar/lounge. Book your stay at Atlantic Point Backpackers in Cape Town now for a memorable experience!
Important Information
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Alcohol is not permitted at this property.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - anytime
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Arcade/game room
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- ATM/banking
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Arcade/game room
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Billiards or pool table
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free wired internet
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Computer station
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Pool sun loungers
Rooms Available
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Traditional Quadruple Room
2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed
430 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Desk, safe, and local maps; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
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Shared Dormitory (8 Bed Female Dorm)
1 Twin Bed
323 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Safe, local maps, and guidebooks; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
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5 Bed mixed dorm en-suite
5 Twin Beds
269 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Safe, local maps, and guidebooks; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 5 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
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Shared Dormitory (8 Bed Mixed Dorm)
1 Twin Bunk Bed
269 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Safe, local maps, and guidebooks; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
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Shared Dormitory (6 Bed Mixed Dorm)
1 Twin Bed
538 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Safe, local maps, and guidebooks; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
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4 Bed mixed dorm EN-SUITE
4 Twin Beds
269 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Safe, local maps, and guidebooks; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
-
Shared Dormitory (4 Bed Mixed Dorm)
1 Twin Bed
269 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Safe, local maps, and guidebooks; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 4 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
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Double Room, Shared Bathroom
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
215 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Desk, safe, and local maps; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping, heating, and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Heating
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
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Deluxe Double Room
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
260 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and a hair dryer (on request)
Practical - Desk, safe, and local maps; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Daily housekeeping and ceiling fan
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Free WiFi
- Bedsheets provided
- Local maps
- Guidebooks or recommendations
Guest Reviews
- Karen (2/5): - Not stating the truth on their booking site. Driver does not operate airport as mentioned. Nightshift receiption Guard leaves a late arrival exposed to dangers of the thiefs walking around. I had opened a criminal case and is awaiting this false pretences of services to be handles by a criminal court. Plus when l arrive on this booking "my booking was cancelles without any notice and again the same business and now other employes try to coverup the crime of the case l made and police said they will arrest whom is incharge since its not allowed to leave a person on a booking in life danger, worst of all they do not take it serious the damages they cause to a guest, police informed tourism and the City Councill of this businesses irregular business conduct. I am awaiting all criminal prosesses against my being exposed to danger by this business.
- Maya (6/5): Weird staff let themselves into room unannounced - Hostel is in a great location with a nice kitchen and pool are. The rooms are basic but comfortable and nice. Good bedding and pillows and lockers are provided. Access to shared bathrooms is good. The only things I would suggest for improvement are to provide hand soap in communal bathrooms, provide shower gel in showers. I also felt that the check out process needs improving as I felt really uncomfortable and rushed to leave my room. Check out was at 11am and I had people letting themselves into my room via the code at 10am to ‘notify me that check out was at 11am’. Firstly, I’m well aware of when check out is, secondly knock ok the door and ask to enter rather than just letting yourself into someone’s room and thirdly, there is no need to do this multiple times. I understand that you want people to check out on time, but I found this to be rude and not needed. Also I had someone let themselves into my room in the middle of the day after the cleaner had already been, she came in, looked around and then left.. it was very odd and made me feel like my possessions in my room weren’t safe. Due to these reasons I wouldn’t return to this hostel. It’s a shame as the facilities are nice, and location is great.
- Daniel (2/5): Avoid. - Awful stay. 1) Unhelpful and unfriendly staff 2) No towels were given despite being promised 3) Not all lights work in the room 4) Not all windows close 5) Random staff come into your room unannounced while you sleep (despite being a private room). お勧めできない
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great location - Simple yet nice. Great location
- Tamara Luiza (6/5): Bom. - Se parece mais um hostel... o café da manhã não é bom... Porém, o quarto é bem espaçoso e confortável.
- Antoinette (6/5): Uncomfortable stay. - As we are older ladies of almost 60 years, we expected a bit more consideration.We struggled to get onto the upstairs beds that was kept for us,and getting down was another mission.Had to go ask for a regular stepladder on the second day.Also, there is no chair or table for the 4 upstairs guests in the dorm.So please consider the guests on the upstairs beds in the future.I will definitely not stay there again.
- Verified traveler (8/5): - スタッフはフレンドリーで親切。ツアーの確認や空港送迎の手配をしてもらいました。私は参加できませんでしが、独自のツアーなども実施していました。洗濯も2分くらいのところにランドリーがあり、朝出すと、夕方にはできてきます。タオル、バスタオルや石鹸、シャンプーがあればさらに使いやすいと思います。
- Carlos (10/5): - Great place to stay, it has a great location near the stadium and the city center, walking distance from the Water Front. For me there were only two things that I did not expect: 1. the breakfast was very basic, but upon reflection, it reflected the price, it's a hostel of course and not a 5* hotel. If you need a great breakfast there a nice restaurant(forgot the name) no more than a 5 min walk from there. 2. I was freezing! I stayed in a room for 4 people and while we had 2 heaters it was still quite cold for me when not under the blanket, it was alright, but just a little unconfortable to get dressed or shower in the morning. Overall it's one of the best hostels I've stayed at in over 40 countries I've visited, very friendly staff and great location.
- Sônia Maria (6/5): - O local é muito bom, muito limpo, agradável, porém tivemos problema com o pagamento. Mesmo com pagamento antecipado, quando fizemos reserva pelo Hoteis.com. No checkout tivemos que pagar novamente sob alegação de que o cartão não havia autorizado o pagamento, porém checamos que parte do pagamento já havia sido debitado do cartão.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Ottimo
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Every thing is excellent about the property, I can also bring a referral on board
- Verified traveler (8/5): - It was in a good location near seapoint with lots for shops and restaurants within walking distance. Friendly staff with a tours happening everyday
- Vivian (8/5): Bom para interação - Limpeza dos banheiros e dormitórios deixa um pouco a desejar. No mais, acho que foi tudo conforme esperado. Equipe atenciosa, muitas atividades.
- Eduardo (8/5): Privativo X Compartilhado - Ficamos uma noite no quarto compartilhado e depois mudamos para o quarto privativo. O quarto privativo foi ótimo, mas o compartilhado foi um pouco complicado, definitivamente não é para nós.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Everything was great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sophie (10/5): Awesome hostel with activities - I had a great experience staying here. Met beautiful people, friendly and helpful staff and it was convenient to walk to waterfront and find good food around the area. Furthermore, they provide activities everyday so you will never feel alone or left out.
- Verified traveler (10/5): -
- Mariale (8/5): - Buen local, buena atención. El desayuno tamién me pareció completo.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great Location - Lovely two nights stay while in a dorm room.Very friendly staff.
- Michael (10/5): Amazing staff and awesome breakfast - I had a wonderful time there, The staff was super nice and even took me with them on privat surfing trips. The breakfast was the best I ever had and super healthy.
- Roshan (8/5): A Hostel for backpackers & Partners!! - Visited Cape Town early February looking for a reasonable priced accommodation in a private double room. Located in green point an ideal location due to transportation links around the hostel as well as walking distance to the pier. It is also close to some great food joints such as Rocco mama's (Highly recommended), lions head mountain and a local supermarket. The room itself is basic but that coincides with the price as you are not paying a lot for a night so a basic room was expected. The room consists of Double Bed, 2 side draws, Wall mount TV, tall slim cupboard and a separate bathroom as well as a window which has bars attached on the outside. . Due to the severe drought in Cape Town the hostel like to enforce a only flush rule if it's essential and when your showering to do so in a large water so they can collect the water every night and use it for other resources such as gardens and filtering. The hostel have a great way of reaching out and bringing backpackers and hostel users together by organising daily activity boards so you know what is on and use their sister company ‘Atlantic Outlook to organise water based activities. Overall a great hostel to stay at whether you’re a Backpacker or even a couple looking for a cheap yet efficient accommodation.
- Ingrid and Sas (10/5): Excellent value for money, centrally placed. - Friendly and accommodating staff, although a Backpackers hostel, accommodated all age groups and the private facility rooms were lovely. Great value for money and flexibility with meals as there was a communal kitchen.
- Tulio (8/5): - Muy buena ubicación. Personal amable. Habitación doble sencilla, baño pequeño.
- Anna (6/5): Female dorm - I had a pleasure of staying in a female dorm which consists of 4 beds- 2 bunks each. Dorm has a private bathroom with 2 showers. Staff was ok, breakfast could be more varied- every day the same things land on your plate. Buffe lt should be considered as a new solution
- Verified traveler (2/5): Decepcionante - A internet não funciona nos quartos, a recepção é desorganizada, cobrou valores errados, o staff é mal educado, os lençóis estavam sujos. Não gostei.
- Jon (8/5): Excellent Budget Hostel In Cape Town - Atlantic was great find for me. The location is excellent. The staff and guests are lovely. Everything you need from a budget accommodation. There are also loads of activities to do with the hostel so there is never a dull moment.
- Louis (8/5): Good place to meet interesting people - Great to see old friends again. Meet interesting travlers and close to the active waterfront Staff is excellent a very fun place to hang out G R E A T
- Vinay (10/5): Excellent hostel - super clean, friendly staff, safe neighbourhood, fun place to hang out and lots of cool activities, decent breakfast, bang for your bucks :)
- Lotte (8/5): Nice clean hostel - Lovely hostel with nice staff, the room was simple but very clean! There is a good vibe in this hostel and the daily activities are fun to join! I will be coming back to this hostel!
- Jose (10/5): Cheap, comfortable and amazing experience - Nice staff, excellent location, great service, very comfortable. I definitely would recommend it.
- Jussara (10/5): Um hotel bom perto da Praça Mandela - O quarto é confortável, mas poderia incluir café da manhã. Os funcionários são atenciosos e rápidos para resolverem problemas. No nosso caso. uma tomada teve curto e eles resolveram imediatamente após a nossa reclamação. Já o almoço que pedimos chegou frio na mesa.
- Lucas (10/5): Excelente escolha para Cape Town - O hostel fica numa área residencial bem tranquila e possui quartos amplos e camas mais que confortáveis. Vale o preço que pede. Wifi excelente e equipe sempre disposta a ajudar e integrar o pessoal.
- Robyn (10/5): - I highly recommend this place. It's safe, clean and near to everything. I normally stay in hotels but went for a hostel this time and loved it.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great, safe place for young couple - Hotel staff were very nice and helpful in planning excursions. Several nice restaurants nearby and conveniently located between Cape Town city center and V&A Waterfront.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Perfect Hostel and Hotel Combination - My sister had been working in Cape Town prior to my arrival so when I flew out to meet her we shared a twin room. The room was perfect and actually one of the comfiest beds I think I have ever slept on! The staff could not do enough for you and even went the extra mile, running free events and excursions! An incredible stay meeting some fantastic people, taking away a lot of good memories!
- JubJubSam (10/5): Christmas week away - didn't organise our airport pick up like they said they would although did get one to take us back at end. Good room? could've been a bit cooler but we were there at hot time of year. nice healthy breakfast everyday to set you up. they arrange lots of excursions but we had already sorted these prior to arriving so didn't experience them with them
- Kaya L (4/5): Overpretentious, overpriced, underwhelming - I will first start off with the pros of Atlantic Point Backpackers. It is has an excellent location, close to the V&A Waterfront, the city center, Long Street, etc.. It was clean and rooms were made up everyday. The T.V. in the rooms were also nice Cons - This is a hostel that charges the price of a hotel - "Breakfast" was incredibly basic. After the first day we just bought breakfast somewhere else - There was NO soap available in the private room - The staff was quite unfriendly (other than the very tall, helpful, northern European girl). There was an unneccesary level of pretentiousness at the hostel. We weren't staying there for free. When you are in the service industry, you must have a welcoming attitude
- Noam (10/5): fun and good area - Great time, cool stuff, every day there is something to do.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Average stay - I think this generally is a really good hostel that most people would have a good experience at, I just happened to not have the greatest time there. This does not mean others would not. It was clean and had friendly staff, it was a safe hostel. The single room I booked was very spacious. But I had problems the whole time I was there with the lock on my door getting stuck, and also did not have power for a period of time because according to the staff the boss/owner needed to pay some money or add some money (not totally sure what this means, but sounds like a bill needed to be paid). And if you are counting on having a good breakfast don't as it is just bread, corn flakes, and coffee. But it is a hostel so I believe it is probably one of the better ones in the area. I could walk to all the things I needed for the most part. I would consider staying again.
- Brenen (10/5): Fantastic hostel - Stayed here for a week while travelling alone and it was amazing. The staff were very friendly, and there was always something going on in the hostel so I was never board. It's a great place if you're looking to meet people, as well as has great private rooms if you'd rather have your own space. Either way, I'd highly recommend it.
- Aliba (8/5): Ideal location - Very good ambience, friendly staffs n very clean.
- David (8/5): - Second time I've stayed here as I enjoyed it so much first time. Great location, nice rooms and a great friendly atmosphere. You will definitely meet new people here.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Great location and value for money - Great value hostel, with comfortable rooms and private bathroom. Staff were friendly and there was a great chilled out atmosphere. The location is also excellent - walking distance to the city centre and waterfront,and area felt safe to walk around during the day and early evening. For the price, we thoroughly recommend it!
- Jackie (8/5): Great trip - I didn't know what to expect travelling alone but the staff at Atlantic Point were very helpful and friendly taking me out on my first night for some drinks (arrived on a Saturday). Made great suggestions and gave great advice when it came to planning my days. I would definitely refer this hostel to friends and possibly stay here again if I were ever to return to Cape Town.
- Camille (8/5): Good hostel if you want to be social - The location of the hostel was great and the people were nice. My only qualm would be that you're paying a little extra compared to other hostels in the area solely for the social aspect of the hostel. If you're traveling alone and want to meet people to hang out with and party, then it's definitely worth the extra few bucks. But if you have your own plan and don't necessarily need people to guide you around, then there are other places that offer similar, if not better, facilities to stay in.
- Sari (8/5): - Had a very short stay, good have stayed much longer, nice and clean hotel,room in good very good condition
- Verified traveler (10/5): Nice accomadation close to water front. - Good value for money,great experience,relaxing,enjoyable and close to everything.
- thulane (10/5): the staying was good and everyone was friendly and gave me a warm welcome...you guyz are great keep it that way - the room where nice and clean and breakfast was nice not to let along the people you were so friendly and made my stay more comfort and wished I could much days there ..thanks for your hospitality
- Verified traveler (8/5): Great place in a great part of town - Great place! We got the ensuite and it was clean and proper. Check in was smooth (although really wish they had extra remotes for people who had cars so that we didn't have to run in each time to get the person at the reception to open the gate). Breakfast was good!
- Verified traveler (10/5): Antlantic point is the bomb! - It was an amazing place! Very friendly staff, helpful, fun and a great location!
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