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One of the closest Lodges to the Waterfront,as well as beeing located only 300m from the brand new Cape Town stadium,(Within the FIFA exclusion zone for the world cup 2010.The 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 night life (which we know you will), knock back a few drinks at the bar and glean some handy travel tips.

Breakfast costs 20 Rand and is continental.

We'll pick you up free of charge (24 hrs. per day, 7 days per week) from the airport.
....Conditions apply....
a minimum stay of 3 consecutive nights in a dorm or 3 cosecutive nights in a double for FREE pick-up.Broken stays DO NOT qualify. 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, reception will book on your behalf.

Being one of the bigger lodges in town, We have loads of en-suite Double's singles and doube private rooms with shared bathrooms not to mention our dorms.

The Lodge is located a 5 minute walk from the V & A Waterfront and is at the foothills of Signal Hill,
a 2 min walk to local resturants and pubs and the beaches of Clifton and Camps bay are in safe walking distance.


* FREE 24 hr Airport pick up...Free if You stay for 3 nights in a dorm or 3 nights in a private room
* Great Pub
* Swimming Pool
* Internet FREE
* Wi Fi in Lobby
* The latest DVDs & Satellite sports channel TV
* Pick-Up and Drop-Off point for the Baz Bus

We have our own ATM in house.

NOTE: Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) has graded Big Blue Backpackers as a Four Star Lodge - that offers Superior (excellent) comfort and quality with a high standard of furnishings, service and guest care.
We can also arrange tours for you eg. Shark diving(a must)
Cape Point tours.
Whale watching tours (July to November)
Winelands tours....................as well as many other fun and exciting activities.


FIFA World Cup 2010:
During the period from 12 June 2010 to 16 July 2010, you will pay the standard 10% deposit when you make the booking online. When we recieve your hostelworld booking, an e-mail with our bank details will be sent to you within 48 hours. The balance of your payment must be recieved within 7 (seven) days or your reservation will be cancelled.

7 Vesperdene Road
Green Point CT 8001
Cape Town
South Africa

• Internet Access
• Airport Pick Up
• Linen Included
• Bar
• Security Lockers
• Luggage Storage
• Swimming Pool
• Guest Kitchen
• Telephone/Fax Facilities
• 24 hour reception
• Travel Desk/Travel Info
• Bureau de Change
• Common Room
• BBQ Area
• Free Carpark
• Breakfast Not Included
• WiFi in lobby
• Breakfast