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Dune Lodge
Hout Bay Backpackers is a quiet and comfortable backpacker lodge in the beachside suburb of Hout Bay. Just 20 minutes from Cape Town, and easily accessible by public transport our hostel suits budget travellers wanting to explore Hout Bay (restaurants, harbour, beach, seal island, world of birds), and discerning backpackers looking for a place from which to hike Table Mountain National Park or bike Chapman's peak, surfers wanting to surf Llandudno and travellers interested in township tours and meeting interesting international volunteers working on community development projects We also have four bed en suite dorm and a family room on ground floor.
Area Info
We are based in the beach-side suburb of Hout Bay and only 20 minutes from Cape Town.
Directions: If you are driving:
From the Airport:
Follow the N2 towards Cape Town, and take the M6 exit onto Rhodes Drive. Turn right at the M63 exit towards Kirstenbosch. At the T-junction turn right towards Hout Bay. Take the 2nd exit at the roundabout following the M63 signed for Hout Bay. 3rd exit, Right at the roundabout onto Victoria Ave. At the traffic lights turn left (Victoria Ave). Continue straight at the next roundabout and turn right at the 2nd roundabout towards the beach. Take the 2nd right onto Northshore Drive - we are immediately on the right
From Cape Town
Follow the M6 through Camps Bay and onto Victoria Road. Follow Victoria Road around the cliffs for 10km. Continue straight through the Traffic Lights. At the next roundabout continue straight and turn right at the 2nd roundabout towards the beach. Take the 2nd right onto Northshore Drive - we are immediately on the right
Catch a Taxi:
There are local Taxis (kombis) that leave from Cape Town Train station to "Hout Bay". Get out at the Spar and walk along Victoria Road towards the beach. Turn right at the 2nd roundabout towards the beach. Take the 2nd right onto Northshore Drive - we are immediately on the right
Catch The City Sightseeing Bus
Our backpackers is conveniently located on the Blue route of the Cape Town City Sightseeing Bus. Hop off at stop 23, Mariners Wharf and walk along the beach towards the dunes. Turn Right up Northshore Road. We are on the Right almost straight away you will see the Hout Bay Backpackers sign
Units and Rooms
Family / Double Room
Guests: 4
All rooms have one double bed and one bunk. Rooms are ensuite. Sleeps 2 to 4. This double room has a balcony and an electric kettle, bar fridge, coffee/tea facilities, safe and Wi-Fi
4-Bed Dorm (Room 4 & 5)
Guests: 1
All dorm rooms have 2 bunk beds and are en-suite. Sleeps maximum 4 people, one person each bed and free Wi-Fi
