Backpacker Hostel Mossel Bay

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One of many backpacker hostels in Mossel Bay, Mile Crunchers Backpackers really stands out with its relaxed and easy-going vibe. The long-serving and very social staff do a fantastic job making travelers feel at home in this spacious backpackers. The 10-bed dorm is well kept and there’s plenty of room to walk around even when it’s full. The hostel makes novel use of an old fridge and a filing cabinet as lockers for your valuables.

The sitting room is huge. Big enough to accommodate two tents that are used for those travelers who turn up unannounced when everywhere is full. This is very useful during the domestic tourist season in December and January when places are booked weeks in advance. The toilets and hot water showers are clean and the guest kitchen is large and well equipped. This is also where you can get your free tea, coffee and your free breakfast of DIY eggs and bread. There is free Wi-Fi and a little sun deck outside the kitchen for the smokers and anyone wanting a touch of sun on their faces.

Mile Crunchers is right in the centre of town, a 10 minute walk from the beach. Highly recommended!

Central Location

Free Wi-Fi

Spacious Common areas

Guest Kitchen

Free Tea & Coffee

Free Breakfast

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Beds from R160
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Our Rating:
Mile Crunchers Backpackers – Mossel Bay

Rated 5.0 / 5.0 (1 review)

From R160 per person – dorm (available)


Great place. Highly recommended!

(Last Reviewed: December 2016)

Santos Express Train Lodge in Mossel Bay is an actual express train whose carriages have been converted into a lodge. There are a large number of private rooms, all quite small as they fit into the pre-existing compartments. The 16 bed dorm is towards the back of the train and has a carpeted corridor with the bunks along the windows. It is comfortable and clean, but there is only one toilet and one shower for the whole dorm. There are no common areas for guests only, but there is a public restaurant and a public bar with big screen TVs. The lodge is right by Santos Beach, so it couldn’t be more convenient.

Mossel Bay is all about the beach! There is an internet terminal inside the reception area and free Wi-Fi is provided in the reception and restaurant, but not in the rooms. The food in the restaurant is a bit expensive for backpackers, but it is pretty good. If you take a private room, then a continental breakfast is included in the price, but not for dorm guests.

The town centre is about a 10 minute walk away where there are other eating options. There is ample parking for guests with wheels and the accommodation carriages are in a fenced, access controlled compound. This is a pretty good option though, if you’ve taken the long train journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town to reach this part of the coast. Maybe the novelty won’t appeal to you, but this is all about the beach!

Great location

Free Wi-Fi

Not enough bathrooms

Too brightly lit at night

Food expensive


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Beds from R175
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Our Rating:
Santos Express Train Lodge – Mossel Bay

Rated 3.5 / 5.0 (1 review)

From R175 per person – dorm (available)


Great adventure staying here!

(Last Reviewed: December 2016)


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