When you stay at Shark Shack Backpackers in Mossel Bay, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Mossel Bay Harbour and Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery. .This hostel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from St Blaize Hiking Trail.
Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Mossel Bay Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Cape St. Blaize Cave - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
St Blaize Hiking Trail - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Santos Beach - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
Getting around
George (GRJ) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Big Blu - 10 min walk
The Sea Gypsy Cafe - 15 min walk
The Blue Shed Coffee Roastery - 4 min walk
La Peron - 15 min walk
Tastebudds Restaurant - 7 min walk
About this property
Shark Shack Backpackers
Hostel in Mossel Bay with free parking
Shark Shack Backpackers offers 22 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. This Mossel Bay hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include electric kettles and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This hostel also features a fireplace in the lobby and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
More
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
More
Ceiling fan
Fan
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250 per vehicle (one-way)
Firewood fee: ZAR 20 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.