THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
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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!
What guests say
Superb 9.8/10 · summarised by AI from 1,241 reviews- ⚠️ Hard bed
- ⚠️ Small room
- ⚠️ Occasional noise
Policies & good to know
Children & extra beds
- 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: Pets are not allowed.
Other
- Parking: Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
- Internet: WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
- Groups: No special conditions apply for groups.
Amenities (96)
Internet
- ✓WiFi available
- ✓Free WiFi
Pool & wellness
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Outdoor pool
Fitness & activities
- ✓Golf course
- ✓Diving
- ✓Games room
- ✓Snorkelling
- ✓Board games/puzzles
- ✓Yoga classes
- ✓Bike tours
Food & drink
- ✓BBQ facilities
- ✓Shared kitchen
- ✓Snack bar
- ✓Vending machine - drinks
- ✓Vending machine - snacks
- ✓Coffee Shop on site
- ✓Physical distancing in dining areas
Parking & transport
- ✓Parking
- ✓Free Parking
- ✓Airport shuttle
- ✓Car hire
- ✓Private parking
- ✓Street parking
- ✓Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- ✓Shuttle service
Beach & outdoors
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Garden
- ✓Sun terrace
- ✓Kids' outdoor play equipment
- ✓Outdoor furniture
- ✓Sun loungers or beach chairs
- ✓Sun umbrellas
- ✓Outdoor fireplace
Family
- ✓Family rooms
Services
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Laundry
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Tour desk
- ✓Dry cleaning
- ✓Daily housekeeping
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Grocery deliveries
- ✓Public transport tickets
- ✓Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Business
- ✓Fax/photocopying
Safety & security
- ✓Safety deposit box
- ✓Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- ✓Fire extinguishers
- ✓First aid kit available
- ✓Smoke alarms
- ✓CCTV outside property
- ✓CCTV in common areas
- ✓24-hour security
- ✓Security alarm
Comfort
- ✓Non-smoking rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Heating
- ✓Non-smoking throughout
- ✓Shared lounge/TV area
More
- ✓Hiking
- ✓Cycling
- ✓Horse riding
- ✓Ironing service
- ✓Canoeing
- ✓Packed lunches
- ✓Designated smoking area
- ✓Special diet menus - on request
- ✓Lockers
- ✓Evening entertainment
- ✓Wine/champagne
- ✓Fruits
- ✓Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- ✓Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- ✓Physical distancing rules followed
- ✓Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- ✓Cashless payment available
- ✓Sanitized tableware & silverware
- ✓Contactless check-in/check-out
- ✓Invoice provided
- ✓Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- ✓Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- ✓Guest room sealed after cleaning
- ✓Food delivered to guest room
- ✓Process in place to check health of guests
- ✓Access to health care professionals
- ✓Face masks for guests available
- ✓Delivered food - securely covered
- ✓Thermometers for guests provided by property
- ✓Walking tours
- ✓Tour/class on local culture
- ✓Broadcast Live sport events
- ✓Temporary art galleries
- ✓Cooking class
- ✓Movie nights
- ✓Stand-up comedy
Location
18 Thornhill Road, Green Point, Cape Town