Green Elephant Backpackers

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Green Elephant From OutsideJacuzzi PartyTable Mountain tripsLion's Head walksBraais and partiesSwimming poolEn-suite roomsLionshead2Pool table gamesEven Defa climbed the mountain
Rates From: Sharing R60. Unit R250.
Location: Observatory
Category: Backpacker Hostel   (definitions)
Customer Rating:
77%

Guest Comments

75%
- Very good - 27 March 2008
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
100%
- Highly recommended - 08 January 2007
It is such a laid back and helpful backpackers, the staff are friendly and helpful (You go Vuyani! :) Highly recommended
 — Dylan Clement, Australia
60%
- Great Place - 06 March 2006
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

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 w...

Rates

Camping (2)
Camping area with tent if required.
Standard Rates
(05 February 2008 to 05 February 2009)
Per Person Sharing - R60      
Dormitory (4)
Our colourful dormitories have 3 bunk beds per room, lockers in all dormitories The rate includes all linen - sheets and duvets.
Standard Rates
(05 February 2008 to 05 February 2009)
Per Person Sharing - R100      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin
  Bathroom FacilitiesShared Bathroom
  ViewsMountain
  OtherSelf-catering
Double (2)
4 poster beds in double rooms. personal safe in each The rooms are themed Peacock, Bushman and Devil's Peak!
Standard Rates
(05 February 2008 to 05 February 2009)
Unit - R350      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin, Double
  Bathroom FacilitiesShared Bathroom
  OtherSelf-catering
Double en suite (3)
We now have 3 rooms ensuite 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.
Standard Rates
(05 February 2008 to 05 February 2009)
Unit - R400      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsDouble
  Bathroom FacilitiesEnsuite shower only, Separate Toilet
  OtherSelf-catering
Single (1)
Private room with shared bathroom. There is a personal safe in each room
Standard Rates
(05 February 2008 to 05 February 2009)
Unit - R250      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin
  Bathroom FacilitiesShared Bathroom
  ViewsMountain
  OtherSelf-catering
Triple (1)
Our triple rooms offer privacy for small groups travelling together. They have a separate kithen and courtyard area. Off street parking is available.
Standard Rates
(05 February 2008 to 05 February 2009)
Unit - R450      
Features in these Rooms/Units:
  BedsTwin
  Bathroom FacilitiesShared Bathroom
  OtherSelf-catering

* Please note: Rates are a guide and subject to change. Please re-confirm rates when booking

Nearby Attractions and Landmarks

Newlands Rugby8.0 km
University of cape Town4.0 km
Hartleyvale Hockey Ground1.0 km
Newlands Cricket8.0 km
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  Check In : 07:00:00 AM
  Check Out : 11:00:00 AM

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
 Afrikaans

Memberships and Legal

 Backpacker Tourism SA
 Cape Town Tourism
 Fedhasa
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