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      Mossel Bay Backpackers

      161 Reviews
      #4 of 34 Specialty Lodging in Mossel Bay
      1 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay 6506, South Africa
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      2017/08/27 2017/08/28
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      Overview
      4.5
      161 reviews
      • Excellent57%
      • Very good35%
      • Average6%
      • Poor1%
      • Terrible1%
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      “private room” (9 reviews)
      “sand boarding” (6 reviews)
      “cool spot” (2 reviews)
      Free Wifi
      Free Parking
      Pool
      Non-Smoking Rooms
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      Laundry Service
      Breakfast included
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      1 - 5 of 122 reviews

      Reviewed 1 week ago
      Home away from Home

      This was our first trip to Cape Town this year, for health reasons we could not travel earlier. When arrived at the Backpackers and saw DeDe we relised how much we had missed staying at this lovely B & B. DeDe is not just the...More

      Thank AlisonPuchert
      Reviewed 28 June 2017 via mobile
      Home away from home

      Was welcomed into the hostel so well. Dorm was nice, nothing too fancy but I went for the cheap option as I was on a budget - saw some of the other double rooms which looked very nice. People were loving and said hello and...More

      Thank Helen L
      Response from Man G, Manager at Mossel Bay BackpackersResponded 29 June 2017

      Dear Helen, Thank you very much for your lovely review! It is highly appreciated and we are so happy to hear you had a good time. We hope to see you one day again soon, until then, enjoy your travels and take home many lasting...More

      Reviewed 14 June 2017 via mobile
      Suprisingly cool place.

      We found this backpackers when we arrived in Mossel Bay with nothing booked. The location was perfect for us as surfers as its just up the road from the main breaks. There's also restaurants and supermarkets in easy walking reach. We were almost put off...More

      Thank PelicanPeyta
      Response from Man G, Manager at Mossel Bay BackpackersResponded 29 June 2017

      Hey guys, Thanks for choosing Mossel Bay Backpackers as your home. We are glad to hear you had a good time and that you manged to catch some good waves. Thanks for taking the time to write this review, we must apologise about the price...More

      Reviewed 27 May 2017
      very clean dorms, lovely bathrooms and affordable breakfast

      Totally pleased by the place, the staff was kind enough to give our family an empty dorm - cost of which was competitive and the food was great. Its central and with indoor parking which was good. Didn't swim in the pool but it looks...More

      Thank wilderness1George
      Response from MBayBackpackers, Manager at Mossel Bay BackpackersResponded 2 weeks ago

      Dear guest, Thank you for the great review and we are happy to hear you had a good time! Here at Mossel Bay Backpackers, we try our best to make our guests feel as comfortable as possible! Please come again soon and enjoy your travels!...More

      Reviewed 15 May 2017 via mobile
      Not very social, but nice

      I was there in May, which is low season. Not many other guests there at the time. Nice private room, large kitchen and great swimming pool. Staff are helpfull. I was there because of Baz Bus. Convenient stop.More

      Thank Mkleive
      Response from MBayBackpackers, Manager at Mossel Bay BackpackersResponded 2 weeks ago

      Dear Mkleive Thank you for the review we hope you had a good time! Yes, it is low season and given the size of our beautiful property would make it seem quiet even if there are a handful of guests. We are pleased to hear...More

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      • US$43 - US$91 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      • Number of rooms
      • 65
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      "We had a double room with our own bathroom on the ground floor but I would assume all the rooms are really..."
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      "Get an ensuite, the towels were nice for a hostel"
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      "Request a room overlooking the pool, these looked great."
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      "Room 7 - spacious, jacuzzi bath with french doors opening on to garden and pool area."
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