THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers
18 Thornhill Road, Green Point, Cape TownPopular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Terrace
About this hotel
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!
Check-out until 10:00 AM.
Rooms at this hotel
- 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size) bed, 2 twin beds · 30 m² · Sleeps 2
THE ROOM WITH THE BATHROOM DOWN THE HALL is a ground floor room, it is known to be a very loud room! It is NOT en-suite, as per its name it has a detached bathroom which is down the hall from the bedroom; it has a smartTV, a fan, the room comes with 2 single beds or 1 king size bed. Please note that if you are a light sleeper this is not a suitable room for you.
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- +10 more
- 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size) bed, 2 twin beds · 22 m² · Sleeps 2
The backpackers has several aircon rooms, they are all fitted with a smartTV, fast & secure wifi, are all ensuite, with a choice of 1 king size or 2 single beds.
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- +8 more
- 1 bunk bed · 20 m² · Sleeps 1
THE MIXED DORM sleep 3 on 1 single bed and a bunk bed, it is ensuite, has a fan, smartTV and lockers. The Dorms are near the breakfast area which tend to be noisy rooms.
- Shower
- TV
- Fan
- Toilet
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- +6 more
- 2 extra-large double bed (super-king size) beds, 4 twin beds · 40 m² · Sleeps 4
THE FRIENDS & FAMILY UNIT consists of two separate rooms connected by a shared balcony overlooking the pool area. Each room can be booked individually or together as a private Friends & Family Unit. Please note that unless the full Friends & Family Unit is booked together, booking one room does not include access to the second room, as they are separate accommodation spaces sharing only the balcony area. Both rooms feature air conditioning, smart TVs, and can be configured with either 2 single beds or 1 king-size bed. The unit includes 1 en-suite private bathroom and 1 detached private bathroom.
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- +11 more
- 1 double bed · 15 m² · Sleeps 2
THE TINY ROOM is an upstairs room & is outside the main building, it is en-suite, has a smart TV, a fan and has ONLY A DOUBLE SIZE bed which is smaller than a queen size bed. As per its name, it is a very small room.
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- +10 more
- 1 twin bed · 30 m² · Sleeps 1
The Girls' Dorm features 3 single beds and is en-suite for added privacy and convenience. It comes equipped with a smart TV, a fan for comfort, and lockers for secure storage. This dorm accommodates only ladies.
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- +7 more
- 1 bunk bed · 27 m² · Sleeps 1
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Socket near the bed
- 1 extra-large double bed (super-king size) bed, 2 twin beds · 17 m² · Sleeps 2
There are several standard rooms at the backpackers, they are all cozy in size, are en-suite, have a fan, a smartTV, fast & secure wifi with a choice of 1 king size or 2 single beds.
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- +10 more
- 1 king bed · 35 m² · Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds 377-sq-foot room with courtyard views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 50-cm Smart TV Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), guidebooks, and electrical adapters/chargers Comfort - Daily housekeeping Need to Know - Shared accommodations Non-Smoking
- Shower
- TV
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- +14 more
- 1 king bed · 35 m² · Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed 377-sq-foot room, balcony with pool views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 50-cm Smart TV Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, shared/communal kitchen access, and toaster Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request), guidebooks, and electrical adapters/chargers Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping Need to Know - Shared accommodations Non-Smoking
- Shower
- TV
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- +14 more
- 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds · 27 m² · Sleeps 2
This twin/double room is consisted of of a TV with streaming services and a private bathroom.
- Shower
- TV
- Hair dryer
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- +2 more
Facilities
Internet
- Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Cycling
- Airport shuttle
- Car hire
- Private parking
- Street parking
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service
Food and drink
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus - on request
- Shared kitchen
- Snack bar
- Vending machine - drinks
- Vending machine - snacks
- Coffee Shop on site
Leisure and outdoors
- Swimming pool
- Terrace
- Garden
- Golf course
- Outdoor pool
- Sun terrace
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Outdoor fireplace
- Yoga classes
Services
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Dry cleaning
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge service
- Public transport tickets
- Cashless payment available
- Invoice provided
- Walking tours
- Bike tours
- Tour/class on local culture
Families and accessibility
- Family rooms
Rooms and comfort
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Non-smoking throughout
- Designated smoking area
More
- Hiking
- BBQ facilities
- Horse riding
- Ironing service
- Canoeing
- Diving
- Games room
- Snorkelling
- Grocery deliveries
- Lockers
- Evening entertainment
- Wine/champagne
- Fruits
- Food delivered to guest room
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Broadcast Live sport events
- Temporary art galleries
- Cooking class
- Movie nights
- Stand-up comedy
Health, safety and cleaning (20)
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm