Skip to main content

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

Choose dates to view prices

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Double Room

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

View all photos for Twin Room

Twin Room | View from room

Twin Room

Highlights

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

Basic Room

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

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 Cape Town Stadium or Newlands Stadium.
Visit our Cape Town travel guideOpens in a new window
View more Hostels in Cape TownOpens in a new window
Map
7405, Western Cape, Cape Town, A1, Oude Molen Eco Village, Alexandra Road, Pinelands

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
  • Cape Town Science Centre - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Table Mountain National Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Hostel near Cape Town International Convention Centre
Take advantage of an airport shuttle, a grocery/convenience store, 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, meeting rooms, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Smart TV
Sea Point; Secure 100m² top floor 2 bed apartment with mountain views
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
Sea Point; Secure 100m² top floor 2 bed apartment with mountain views

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

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?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (5 km) of Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town. District 6 is 3 mi (4.9 km) away. Pinelands Station is 8 minutes by foot and Observatory Station is 26 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Katreena

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.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Logan

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

Michael

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

gift

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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