8/10 Good
Dickson Osaro
26 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Dickson Osaro
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge
2.0 star property
Travelers enjoy life's simple pleasures at this lodge with an airport shuttle, continental breakfast to start the day, and on-site shopping for retail therapy
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The Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge, in the historical district, offers a refreshing outdoor pool and a peaceful garden. Guests can grab snacks at the convenience store and enjoy free WiFi, combining comfort and convenience at this charming property.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
- Business services
Room options
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Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
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In-room safe
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
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- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Single Bunk Bed
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Shared/communal kitchen
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- 20 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area
Located in Cape Town, Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge is in the historical district and on the riverwalk. Shoppers can check out Long Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Camps Bay Beach and Clifton Bay Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Newlands Stadium or Athlone Stadium. Visit our Cape Town travel guide
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What's nearby
Table Mountain National Park3 min drive - 3.4 km- Vincent Pallotti Hospital11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Mowbray Golf Club14 min walk - 1.2 km
- University of Cape Town3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Heart of Cape Town Museum4 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
- Pinelands Station8 min walk
- Cape Town Station15 min drive
- Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)14 min drive
Restaurants
- Platō coffee5 min drive
- Hoghouse Brewery, Bakery & Barbeque5 min drive
- DĀSHI4 min drive
- Omilo Greek Kitchen4 min drive
- Koeberg Fisheries4 min drive
About this property
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge
Hostel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
Take advantage of an airport shuttle, a corner/local shop and a terrace at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as shopping on-site and a garden.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
- An outdoor pool
- Free self-parking
- Continental breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and meeting rooms
- A front desk safe, barbecues and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guestrooms at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge have comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
- Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on request
- Free self parking on site
- RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
- Know thy Farmer
Things to do
- Library
- Outdoor pool
- Shopping
- TV in common areas
Family friendly
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
Conveniences
- Grocery/convenience store
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
- Shared microwave
- Shared refrigerator
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
- Meeting rooms
Outdoors
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- In a regional park
- On the riverwalk
- Picnic area
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
More
- 1 building
- 1 floor
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Towels provided
Food and drink
- Shared kitchen access
More
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 160.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 200 per person (one-way)
- Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 100 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)
- Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 160.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property is also known as
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge Cape Town
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Cape Town
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
Does Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge?
Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM-3:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 200 per person applies.
Where is Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge located?
Situated on the riverwalk, this hostel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Vincent Pallotti Hospital and within 3 miles (5 km) of Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town. Baxter Theatre Centre and District 6 are also within 3 miles (5 km). Pinelands Station is 8 minutes by foot and Observatory Station is 26 minutes.
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Reviews
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6
Cleanliness
10
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
6 - Okay
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Katreena
12 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a backpacker place not a hotel/motel. They don’t provide things where a normal hotel provides like towels, shampoos, conditioners, bath soap, etc. It’s a shared kitchen so you need to bring or cook your own food. Only cookware is provided. You pretty much have to bring your own things overall. Angeline, the manager was pretty nice, helpful and accommodating. Free wi-fi and connection was good. I had to ask the manager for help me because in the beginning I had trouble connecting. If I were to make some suggestions based from my stay, the mattress that I slept on might not to be updated. Also the washrooms needs hand towel or paper towels to dry your hands. Overall I was ok with my stay here. I recommend it to anyone who is always on the go.
Katreena
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
7 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was clean - bedroom, kitchen, lounge and bathrooms. Service - receptionist was friendly and helpful. Noisy - residents made lots of noise in lounge and only quieted down/slept after 11:30pm. Little privacy for showers - to dry and dress oneself, there is only an open area, exposed to all who enter the bathroom. Would be nice to have an enclosed area by the showers e.g. another set of curtains. Also no hooks to hang up clothing or towels if using the showers. Overall good, overnight accommodation.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
8/10 Good
Logan
23 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good especially if you're a backpacker. It was clean and you feel comfortable plus no-one disturbs you. Wasn't really what I was expecting but I was honestly still satisfied. Would definitely want to go again.
Logan
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Sylvano
31 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a great service everyone was very friendly place is clean and tidy had a wonderful night just one thing I'm not very happy the WiFi service was very poor plus u only get a certain amount of data so that's the only minus I would say
Sylvano
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michael
19 Apr 2025
Michael
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
gift
6 Mar 2022
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
gift
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eric
16 Feb 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eric
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2019