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Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

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

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With Table Mountain as your backdrop, Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind on the rooftop terrace or by the outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas. Savor breakfast at Kumasi Cafe or explore nearby attractions using free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant 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
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Outdoor swimming pools

Room options

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (8 people)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Shared Dormitory, 3 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Classic Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Kloof Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Long Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bree Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Company's Garden - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South African National Gallery - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) - 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 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Yours Truly - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arnolds Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Afternoon Tea - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

  • Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Kloof Street. 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.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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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
  • Bicycle 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
  • Stair-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 120 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 350 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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 to 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, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 350 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 onsite 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 like cycling, horseback 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 onsite 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 10-minute walk from Long Street and 5 minutes' walk from Kloof Street.

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Reviews

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Close to good restaurants
Darryl, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location great and the views. Only problem is the room had an unpleasant odour - possibly the carpet. However I would stay again.
Eve, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Muy cómodo, todo lo tiene cerca, muy limpio, muy buena atención, excelente ambiente
America, 3-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

J'aime l'établissement. J'y reviens chaque année, seule ou avec mes petits enfants. Pas de restriction d'âge. Réception et staff chaleureux. Propre.
Couturet, 5-night trip
Verified

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

10/10 Exceptional

Worked out great for a couple of nights
Kathleen, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Meilleur qualité prix, endroit safe

Auberges très bon marché qui offre des chanbres individuelles et collectives. Ils peuvent proposer des activités. Accessible à pied des rues qui bougent en soirée.
Damien, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Die Bar im 1. Stock des Hostels war sehr praktisch, dort war immer gute stimmung!
4-night trip
Verified

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Superbe emplacement avec une vue magnifique , personnel sympathique et à l'écoute
Jean Marc, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

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 trip
Verified

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Positivt overrasket

Jeg ble positivt overrasket da jeg kom til hostellet. Sengen var komfortabel, det var rent, en god atmosfære og jeg følte det var trygt å legge igjen verdisaker på rommet. Hostellet hadde badebasseng med solsenger, rimelig frokostbuffet (ikke inkludert) og fin oppdeling av toaletter/dusjer. Noe støy, men dette ernoe man må regne med når man bor på en slik plass. Alt i alt veldig fornøyd med oppholdet
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very nice n comfertable
Verified

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

4/10 Fair

Plutôt bruyant !

Nous avions 3 nuits dans ce backpackers avec une mini chambre située juste à côté de la piscine et nous n'avons pas réussi à dormir une nuit complète ... des gens parlaient très fort la nuit tombée, voir même rigolaient et se baignaient à 1-2h du matin ... les femmes de ménage parlent très (trop) fort le matin, mais le ménage n'est pas forcément au rendez-vous :( Si vous aimez les ambiances style Ibiza, c'est pour vous, si c'est pour vous reposer, passez votre chemin.
Verified

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