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Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

2.0 star property
Mountain hostel with outdoor pool, near Kloof Street

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (ZAR 85 per person)
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Mountain view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • BBQ(s)
  • Outdoor swimming pools
The price is 1.615.550 ₫
1.857.882 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Classic Shared Dormitory

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

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  • 2 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

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6 bathrooms
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  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, 3 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

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  • 3 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

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10 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Laptop workspace
Wardrobe
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Parking available
Free WiFi
Gym
24/7 front desk
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (17)
The price is 1.773.964 ₫
2.040.059 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Never at Home Kloof Street

About the area

Map
11 Hof Street, Gardens, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Two Oceans Aquarium - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Cape Town Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Table Mountain - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Camps Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 17 min drive
  • Cape Town Bellville Station - 20 min drive
  • Cape Town Station - 22 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Van Hunks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Asoka - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Planet - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens features a rooftop terrace and puts you a short five-minute drive from Cape Town Cruise Terminal. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Kumasi Cafe, which serves breakfast and lunch. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 21 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1866
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Kumasi Cafe – This café serves breakfast, lunch and light fare. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 85 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 330 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 4)

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Ashanti Backpackers Gardens
Ashanti Backpackers Gardens Cape Town
Ashanti Backpackers Lodge
Ashanti Gardens Backpackers
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens Cape Town
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens Cape Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 330 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens?
You can check in starting at 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but GrandWest Casino & Entertainment World (15-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, horse riding and scuba-diving. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Kumasi Cafe.
What's the area around Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens like?
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens is in Cape Town City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Kloof Street and 10 minutes' walk from Long Street.

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Close to good restaurants
Darryl, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The staffs are great people and always ready to help you out .
Louisa, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Best Backpacker in Cape Town
The Ashanti Lodge is not to be compared with international backpackers. It pays its dues to the beautiful scenery of Cape Town and one cannot stress enough the lodge character rather than the type of accommodation as backpacker. From check-in to departure the service was friendly and the accommodation neat (not very spacious though) and value for money even if travelling with your partner. Among all the backpackers in Cape Town this is the one to book!
Ralph M, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Halala Ashanti halalaaaa
Friendly welcoming staff since landing with an earIier flight and have an event to attend by 11:00 am. My luggage was safely kept as I was four hours earlier for booking - in. Wow the place is spotless clean kitchen, bathroom 👌👌👌 All kinds of transportation by the gate. Really enjoyed my stay.
Lounging after breakfast
More relaxed
Table Mountain 🏔 view from the lodge
Dorothy L, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Chioke, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Worked out great for a couple of nights
Kathleen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

A overland truck stop and people living in facilities. People working aren't helpful except 1 girl bar and kitchen staff very rude.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place, great location and helpful staff. The best hostel I’ve stayed in.
6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent reception staff. Decent bar and smallish private bedroom very comfortable.Will use again etc
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

my experience was very good, Ashanti lodge was very comfortable. very nice service was rendered. The place was very clean and wifi was good
EMMANUEL, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hostell and friendly staff.
The staff were all very friendly and helpful in every way. The backpackers breakfast was lovely and set you up for the day and the views were spectacular especially of table mountain. The rooms were well equipped,bedding clean and bed comfortable. Some of the plugs didn’t work but that’s okah there were more than enough. Overall would definitely recommend to friends due to the friendliness and clean and modern facilities.
Izzy, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Ashanti Lodge Review
Owen and the girl behind the counter were great and John the security guard. They were very helpful. The place itself is very nice, although it comes with the expected 'discomfort' of sharing a room. There was also a duck quacking continuously and really loudly in the morning which woke me. Beyond that, shower facilities and breakfast was awesome. I would recommend the stay.
Muattham, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good value
Breakfast was fantastic. People in the corridor talking till late was disturbing. To use wifi I had to come out into the lobby area, which was not convenient.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very good backpackers.
A very good backpackers accomandation which also has rooms. Excellent activities desk. Excellent fast included wifi. Close to Long Street which has many curio shopping options and great range of entertainment and eating options. Only bad experience was having to pay extra on checking out due to a variance in what Expedia charge my for Queen Room and what they passed on to the Ashanti which is very disappointing.
Nathan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cheng-Poh, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice, but pick your room carefully.
Everything good about Ashanti, but make sure if you don't like noise or cigarette smoke, don't get a room that adjoins the big balcony overlooking the city - people sit out there until late each night and both noise and smoke come through the windows.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very nice n comfertable
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Quite noisy
Initially had a very noisy room next to the pool with tables outside in the evening where you could hear every word. Then moved to a room near reception which was very noisy in the morning. The area is not safe to walk after dark so the food offered could be a bit more expansive.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

One of the bst hostels in Cape Town
Ashanti run a very efficient hostel and it is always busy with many interesting people staying there
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