Important information

T&Cs and indemnity form

Right of Admission Reserved:

  • Right of Admission Reserved by THE BIG’s Management and authorized employees.
  • Should Management or authorized employees evict me, I have no recourse or claim whatsoever against the company or Management.
  • I agree to THE BIG’s Policy of Strictly No Visitors in Rooms.
  • Any Visitors of Guests in communal areas are to leave the premises by 10PM.
  • Check Out by 10:00am. We reserve the right to charge a late check out fee of 50% of the daily room rate if you do not check out by this time.

Payment:

  • I agree to pay in advance for my accommodation.
  • An extra charge will be levied for heavily soiled linen, duvets, pillows, blankets or mattresses and use of linen from another beds in the dorms.

Cancellations:

Payment Policy:

  • 50% deposit to be charge at time of booking.
  • Final balance will be due based on your booking terms and conditions.
  • The Flexible Rate is not applicable to bookings of 5 or more rooms

For Travel from 16 January to 19 December

  • Cancellations or amendments made 7 days or less prior to arrival, will incur a fee of 100% of total room charges
  • Reservations made within 7 days of arrival require full payment within 24 hours and will incur a fee of 100% of room charges if cancelled or amended.

For Festive Season 15 December to 15 January

  • If cancelled or amended 21 days or less prior to arrival, will incur a fee of 100% of total room charges.
  • Reservations made within 21 days of arrival require full payment and will incur a fee of 100% of the total room charges.

Loss and Injury:

  • I cannot hold THE BIG and/or Management liable for any injury which I may sustain or have sustained during my stay. Please report any breakages or damages to Management.
  • Please do not leave valuables unattended in communal spaces, dorms or in vehicles.
  • I hereby fully indemnify THE BIG and its staff in respect of any loss, damage and/or theft of my belongings inside or outside of THE BIG’s premises as they do offer basic safety measures to help prevent this matter.
  • I agree to pay a damage/lost deposit of R300 in cash should I lose the keys/tags/remotes.

Parking:

  • Parking bays are on and off street and operates on a 1st come 1st serve basis.

Prohibitions:

  • Strictly No Visitors in Rooms, please.
  • No smoking in the building.
  • No illegal substances or weapons in the building.
  • Please do not let strangers into the building and ensure that your room door closes behind you.

The BIG Backpackers Winter special

BOOK DIRECT WINTER SPECIAL


June & July 2026

Book directly with us this winter and enjoy:

  • ⁠FREE Airport Transfer to THE BIG Backpackers.
  • ⁠Complimentary Braai Dinner – an authentic local food and a true South African social experience.

Stay in the heart of Cape Town and enjoy The BIG Backpackers luxury comfort, great hospitality, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Valid for all direct bookings during June & July.

T&C’s Apply

The BIG Backpackers x Camp Canoe

The command: switch off, wind down and reconnect with nature. Leave the city behind and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. 

Visit our site for more infomation  www.campcanoe.co.za

T&C’s Apply