Gansbaai Lodge and Backpackers

Gansbaai Lodge and Backpackers is situated in centre of the shark-diving capital of the world, Gansbaai, which is a short two-hour drive from Cape Town. This choice Gansbaai accommodation overlooks the traditional fishing harbour, with stunning panoramic sea views which can be enjoyed from the sundowner deck, in-house pub and outside barbecue area.

The lodge prides itself on providing quality, clean student travel, backpacking and youth hostel accommodation to independent travellers and international backpackers alike. Accommodation comprises large rooms which are not overcrowded, providing the perfect Gansbaai youth hostel accommodation and base for your holiday. The luxury Family Bedroom has a full en-suite bathroom, an extra-large double bed and a twin bunk bed, while the three dormitory rooms sleep only four guests each. All rooms are fitted with large cupboards and are fully serviced.

Gansbaai forms part of the Whale Coast with the Walker Bay Whale Sanctuary providing a nursery to southern right, bryde and humpback whales which are easily observed from the shore or on a boat-based whale watching tour. Dyer Island is a breeding colony for African penguins and Cape fur seals. The narrow channel between Geyser Rock and Dyer Island is home to around 60,000 seals and is a feeding ground of the endangered great white shark.

The friendly Gansbaai Backpackers staff will book your daily adventure activities from caged shark dives and skydiving to whale watching, scuba diving courses, brewery tours, cheese and wine tastings, cave walking trails, and sea kayaking.

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Reviews

"Waking up at the ocean"

13 January 2023

"Loved that I could spend the last part of our trip together as a family in 1 house. Would have improved on the kitchen and its utensils. Some of the items in the kitchen drawers were rusted. In the bedrooms with the double bunks, the cupboards smelt musty, we decided not unpack any of our clothing. The bathroom we shared could have been cleaned properly before we arrived. The ensuite bedroom was very nice but the shower could also have been cleaned properly prior to our arrival. As it stands the establishment is very good value for money, a few upgrades could surely only improve guests experience. As a point of departure if the host could make sure when receiving bookings that no alcohol is left behind by previous guests."
"The venue had a great view"

23 March 2021

"We loved that we were able to enjoy ourselves on our own."
"A beautiful, well looked after and well equipped lodge."

24 April 2018

"The wood furniture and fittings."
"Harbour area."

01 November 2017

"Inadequate ventilation, broken blinds should be replaced, be nice to have a chair in the room."
"overnight stay"

24 September 2017

"very basic good position in town"
"Alles lekker"

10 January 2014

"Alles lekker - everything was great! :-)"
"As advertised"

15 February 2012

"All the facilities were just as advertised. We enjoyed the stay very much."