Green Elephant Backpackers

City
	Cape Town	7.0km

Suburbs
	Observatory	0.5km
	Mowbray	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
	Gold Restaurant	5.526km
	Gold Restaurant	5.526km
	The Africa Cafe	5.606km
	Cheyne's Restaurant	5.613km
	Tank	5.715km

Beaches
	Glen Beach	9.729km
	Camps Bay Beach	9.880km
	Clifton 4th Beach	10.01km
	Llandudno Beach	15.93km
	Big Bay Beach	16.11km

Popular Attractions
	Kirstenbosch Gardens	6.684km
	Kirstenbosch Gardens	6.684km
	Table Mountain Cable Car	6.990km

Gallery and Museums
	Waterfront Amphitheatre	6.191km

Nearby Accommodation
	Aloe House B&B	0.5km
	Wild Sage Mountain Cottages	0.5km
	33 South Boutique Backpackers	0.6km

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From R70 p/person sharing

From R250 p/unit

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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

Includes: Rate Basis Not Specified

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

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared Bathroom,

Beds Twin, Double,

Other Self-catering,

Single 1

Includes: Rate Basis Not Specified

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

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared Bathroom,

Beds Twin,

Other Self-catering,

Views Mountain,

Dormitory 4

Includes: Rate Basis Not Specified

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

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared Bathroom,

Beds Bunkbeds,

Other Self-catering,

Views Mountain,

Triple 1

Includes: Rate Basis Not Specified

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

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared Bathroom,

Beds Twin,

Other Self-catering,

Double en suite 3

Includes: Rate Basis Not Specified

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.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Ensuite shower only, Separate Toilet,

Beds Double,

Other Self-catering,

Camping 2

Includes: Rate Basis Not Specified

Camping area for small tents.

Features available

Year Round: 19 January 2009 - 14 December 2009

Unit	Single From	Single To	Per Person Sharing From	Per Person Sharing To	Unit From	Unit To
Double	--	--	--	--	R380	R380
Single	--	--	--	--	R250	R250
Dormitory	--	--	R110	R110	--	--
Triple	--	--	--	--	R490	R490
Double en suite	--	--	--	--	R440	R440
Camping	--	--	R70	R70	--	--

Summer: 15 December 2009 - 18 January 2010

Unit	Single From	Single To	Per Person Sharing From	Per Person Sharing To	Unit From	Unit To
Double	--	--	--	--	R440	R440
Single	--	--	--	--	R300	R300
Dormitory	--	--	R120	R120	--	--
Triple	--	--	--	--	R560	R560
Double en suite	--	--	--	--	R400	R400
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

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 Televi

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

Environment
Su

Languages Spoken
English, Xhosa (isiXhosa), Afri

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

Grading
3 Stars - Tourism Grading Council of South A

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