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Introduction

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Hostelworld Winner One of the closest lodges to the V&A Waterfront, Big Blue is a spacious (and we mean spacious) place. Thanks to its generous proportions, social and sleeping areas don't overlap so party animals and slumberers alike can find their own balance. When you're not checking out Cape Town's nightlife (which we know you will), knock back a few drinks at the bar and glean some handy travel tips.

We'll pick you up from the airport free of charge, 24 hours a day - 7 days a week. Conditions apply....

  • A minimum stay of 3 nights for a FREE pick-up.
  • If your stay does not qualify you for the FREE pick-up, we will be happy to arrange an airport shuttle at backpacker prices on your behalf. Trips to the airport are for your account and reception will book it on your behalf.

Being one of the bigger lodges in town, we have loads of en-suite doubles, singles, private double rooms with shared bathrooms and dorms.

Big Blue Backpackers is a 5 minute walk from the V&A Waterfront at the foothills of Signal Hill. Local restaurants and pubs are a 2 minute walk away. The beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay are a short bus ride away.

  • A continental breakfast costs 20 Rand
  • Great Pub
  • Sparkling swimming pool
  • FREE internet and Wi Fi in the lobby
  • The latest DVD’s & a satellite sports channel TV
  • Pick-up and drop-off point for the Baz Bus
  • We accept payment by credit card. Banks are a short walk away from the lodge and we have an in-house ATM for your convenience.
  • Checkout by 10:30 am

NOTE:
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) has graded Big Blue Backpackers as a Four Star lodge - very good comfort and quality with a high standard of furnishings, service and guest care.

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Facilities

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  • R2O Breakfast Available
  • We accept Credit Cards
  • Internet Access FREE wireless
  • Airport Pick Up – Conditions apply
  • Linen Included
  • Bar
  • Towels supplied in Private rooms
  • Security Lockers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Swimming Pool
  • Guest Kitchen
  • Telephone Facilities
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • Common Room
  • On Street Parking
  • No Curfew
  • No Lockout
  • Bike Parking
  • BBQ Area
  • Taxes included in price
  • 24 hours check in - Checkout by 10:30am
  • Free WiFi in lobby
  • Currency Exchange
  • 24 hr CCTV Cover

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Activities

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Lots of things to see and do!!

OFFICIAL AGENTS FOR WHITE SHARK/DIVING TOUR BOOKINGS ... Book a tour today.

Diving

divingDive with us to discover the rugged world beneath the waves - huge boulders and overhang caves, swaying kelp forests, walls of coral in bright colours and spectacular reef life. Interesting wreck dives can be reached via boat or from the shore and it's fun to snorkel with the playful seals near Duiker Island.
We offer a full spectrum of scuba courses endorsed by PADI and NAUI

River Adventures

River RaftingTHE ORANGE RIVER RICHTERSVELD - 4 and 6-DAY TRIPS
Along the path of the Orange River you can view the spectacular Augrabies Waterfall that is in the heart of the Kalahari and a stopover on your way to the Kalahari Gemsbok Park. The Richtersveld is a unique desert reserve that shows the signs of old volcanic mountains, the trails of Khoi -San people and the aridness of an unforgiving desert reserve that lives off the Orange River.

Short Safaris

Safaris 9-day Windhoek to Victoria Falls overland experience
Kruger National Park trails
7-day cape to Swakopmund overland experience
7-day Swakopmund to Windhoek overland experience
Cedarberg Explorer




Directions

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Big Blue Map

Directions

We are at No 7 Vesperdene Road - Greenpoint, just off main road - on the bus and mini taxi route between the city center and the beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton. We are a 10 minute safe walk from the World renowned V&A Waterfront with its 200+ shops pubs and restaurants, banks and the VAT return desk.

Airport Directions

We'll pick you up free of charge (24 hrs. per day, 7 days per week) from the airport. Conditions below.

Conditions apply:
A minimum stay of 3 nights for a FREE Airport pick-up, if your stay does not qualify you for the FREE pick-up, we will be happy to arrange an Airport shuttle at backpacker prices.

Bus Station Directions

If You stay a minimum of 3 nights. Hail a taxi and get a receipt from the driver. We will reimburse you with up to 30 Rand for the taxi ride.

Train Station Directions

If You stay a minimum of 3 nights. Hail a taxi and get a receipt from the driver. We will reimburse you with up to 30 Rand for the taxi ride.

Contact us & internship offer (new)

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7 Vesperdene Road, Green Point, Cape Town, 8001

Tel: +27 (0)21 439 0807
Fax: 086 600 5899

big.blue@mweb.co.za

We take bookings by email. Please use the "BOOK NOW" links to book your bed at Big Blue Backpackers or to find if there is availability.
If you have any other queries you can use the form below. Remember to include as many details as possible.

Internships in South Africa
There is no limit to our all year round internships - you may even get to do your Masters through us. We offer an great learning experience with many cultures and nationalities.

We offer some fantastic perks to the internship!
Requirements:
A passion for the Travel and Tourism industry essential
email us today for more information

big.blue@mweb.co.za