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In and Around Green Elephant Backpackers


City
  Cape Town 5.3km

Suburbs
  Mowbray 0.5km
  Observatory 0.5km
  University Estate 1.4km
  Rosebank - CT 2.0km
  Woodstock 2.1km

Towns
  Brackenfell 25.5km
  Simons Town 29.0km
  Philadelphia 33.7km
  Atlantis 38.4km
  Stellenbosch 43.4km

Restaurants
  Queen of Tarts 0.4km
  A Touch Of Madness 0.6km
  Panama Jacks 2.5km
  Caveau at the Mill 3.7km
  Bihari Indian Restaurant Newlands 4.2km

Beaches
  Sunset Beach 9.4km
  Glen Beach 9.7km
  Camps Bay Beach 9.9km
  Clifton 4th Beach 10km
  Llandudno Beach 15.9km

Popular Attractions
  Artscape Theatre Centre 4.3km
  The Egg Man 5.3km
  Robben Island Museum and Nelson Mandela Gateway 5.9km
  Noon Gun 6.5km
  Kirstenbosch Gardens 6.7km

Bars and Nightclubs
  The Assembly 4.7km
  Daddy Cool 5.3km
  The Rainbow Room 5.3km
  Zula Sound Bar 5.5km
  Chapmans Peak Cocktail Lounge and Bar 16.7km

Gallery and Museums
  These Four Walls 0.4km
  UCA Gallery 0.5km
  Baxter Theatre 2.2km
  The Fugard Theatre 4.4km
  Pink Flamingo Cinema 5.3km


Nearby Accommodation
  Wild Sage Mountain Cottages 0.3km
  Obviouzly Armchair Backpackers & Pub 0.4km
  Aloe House B&B 0.5km


From R80 p/person sharing
From R300 p/unit
Maximum guests:  56 

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Very good


My stay at Green Elephant was great. I have stayed in a few backpackers before and Green Elephant is definitely up there with the best. Thanks guys, keep up the good work!
Gustav Krös, South Africa - 27 March 2008
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Highly recommended


It is such a laid back and helpful backpackers, the staff are friendly and helpful (You go Vuyani! :) Highly recommended
Dylan Clement, Australia - 08 January 2007
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Great Place


This was a great place, with great helpful staff. I liked the concept of environmentally friendly princples adopted by the owner. I had a separate room and not the dorm for the first 3 days and this was peaceful and lovely.
Rashmi Chopra - 06 March 2006
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Description



We are a friendly backpackers with excellent travel information and booking office. A solar heated swimming pool complements the hot jacuzzi for great relaxing parties.

We are also leaders in Environmental awareness and have a Grey Water system, solar panels, Extensive recycling and we use the local community for as many supplies as possible.

The computer has ADSL fast internet access for guests. All double rooms have 4 poster beds and the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable.

The managers are great and the owner himself has travelled over 50 countries around the world, so knows the backpackers needs. The old ex-tree climbing dog Defa is legendary!

 Check-In 07:00 AM Check-Out 11:00 AM

Rooms and units


Double 2


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Four poster beds in double rooms, personal safe in each. The rooms are themed Peacock, Bushman and Devil's Peak.


Features available


Single 1


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Private room with shared bathroom. There is a personal safe in each room.


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Dormitory 4


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Our colourful dormitories have 3 bunk beds per room, lockers in all dormitories. The rate includes all linen-sheets and duvets.


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Triple 1


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Our triple rooms offer privacy for small groups travelling together. They have a separate kithen and courtyard area. Off street parking is available.


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Double en suite 3


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We have 3 rooms en-suite with a shower and toilet, They are the lion room, dolphin room and sunrise room. They have private safes and great comfort at backpacker rates.


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Camping 2


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Camping area for small tents.


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2010 Base Rate
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Double  -- -- R213 R213 R425 R425
Single  -- -- R300 R300 R300 R300
Dormitory  -- -- R120 R120 -- --
Triple  -- -- -- -- R545 R545
Double en suite  -- -- R238 R238 R475 R475
Camping  -- -- R80 R80 -- --

Summer 2010: 19 January 2010 - 06 June 2010
UnitSingle FromSingle ToPer Person Sharing FromPer Person Sharing ToUnit FromUnit To
Double  -- -- R213 R213 R425 R425
Single  -- -- R310 R310 R310 R310
Dormitory  -- -- R120 R120 -- --
Triple  -- -- -- -- R545 R545
Double en suite  -- -- R238 R238 R475 R475
Camping  -- -- R80 R80 -- --


Please remember that rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking.

Nearby Attractions


Newlands Rugby 8.0 km
University of cape Town 4.0 km
Hartleyvale Hockey Ground 1.0 km
Newlands Cricket 8.0 km
Table Mountain 10.0 km
Robben Island 12.0 km
Cape Point 30.0 km


Facilities and Services
Fax, Photocopy Machine, Internet Access, Airport Shuttle Service, Parking Available, Pool Table, Garden, Braai / Barbecue, Bar on the Premises, Swimming Pool, Communal MNet, VCR, Jacuzzi, Communal Television

Facilities in Rooms/Units
No Smoking in Rooms

Activities Nearby
Scuba Diving, Golf, Climbing - Sport, Paddling - Sea Kayaking, Scuba/Snorkeling, Skydiving, Snowboarding/Skiing, Surfing, Shark Cage Diving, Camping, Hiking / Backpacking

Environment
Suburbs

Languages Spoken
English, Xhosa (isiXhosa), Afrikaans

Memberships and Legal
Backpacker Tourism SA, Cape Town Tourism, Fedhasa

Grading
3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South Africa


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