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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
£34* Per night/room 1 May - 2 May

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

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Hotel Description

During your stay at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens, you're just a quick walk from Long Street. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Kloof Street and a 5-minute drive from Cape Town Stadium
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 23 Feb 2023

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29 Mar 2023 by Lisa

Thanks for the full marks!

About the Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

Location 11 Hof Street, Cape Town, Western Cape 8001

Property Features

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and a library are also featured at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens. This Cape Town hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1866
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Transport

  • Train station: Cape Town Station (2.1 km / 1.3 mi)
  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens offers 21 accommodations with a safe. This Cape Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Safe
  • Heating

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

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

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)
  • Front desk opens daily at 8:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 85 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 330 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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