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Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge

2.0 star property
Riverwalk hostel in Cape Town with free parking

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Exterior
Double Room | View from room
Living room
Children’s area
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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A1, Oude Molen Eco Village, Alexandra Road, Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7405
  • Place, Vincent Pallotti Hospital
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, South African Astronomical Observatory
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Cape Town
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | View from room

Double Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

Basic Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Cape Town

At Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Vincent Pallotti Hospital and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Groote Schuur Hospital. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .The family restaurant, Know thy Farmer, serves soul food and is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Cape Town hostel include Cape Town International Convention Centre and Long Street.
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What's nearby

  • Vincent Pallotti Hospital - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South African Astronomical Observatory - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Cape Town - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Heart of Cape Town Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Pinelands Station - 8 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 15 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platō coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hoghouse Brewery, Bakery & Barbeque - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪DĀSHI - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Omilo Greek Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ou Meul Bakery And Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge

Riverwalk hostel in Cape Town with free parking
As a guest of Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge, you'll find an outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge. Self parking is free.

This Cape Town hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge offers 20 accommodations with a safe. This Cape Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

  • No pets 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

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

  • 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

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

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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

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

Is parking available at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge?

Yep, Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge?

The closest beach to Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge is Camps Bay Beach (10.2 km).

Does Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge have a pool?

Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge has an outdoor pool.

Does Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves soul food.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dickson Osaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Give it a try.

The atmosphere was good and friendly. Staffs were helpful and the lodge is in a secured environment.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

gift

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Logan

Travelled with group
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvano

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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2019