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Interior
Outdoor dining
Exterior
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Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Onsite parking available
  • Free internet
  • Deck or patio
  • Fireplace
NZ$39
avg per night

Explore the area

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Gordons Bay, Western CApe
  • Place, Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bikini Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Boulders Beach
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$39
avg per night

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About the area

Cape Town

Located in Gordon's Bay, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, this hostel is near a water park and by the sea. Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blue Rock Adventure Park and Cape Town Film Studios. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bikini Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Long Street - 41 min drive - 61.6 km
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre - 41 min drive - 61.9 km
  • Boulders Beach - 55 min drive - 69.9 km

Getting around

  • Strand Station - 10 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪On The Go - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gordon's Bay Coffee Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Bay Spur Steak Ranch - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Tiripanu backpackers the bakcpackers home away from home

Tiripanu Backpackers in Gordons Bay is the perfect centrally situated stay over spot for starting/ending your garden route or west coast tour.
Rustic farm style living with a creative twist.
Surrounded by Helderberg mountains, farms and only 5km away from the closest beach.
Your hosts Rob & Janene with their 20 years experience in field guiding, river guiding, overlanding, help building and running accommodation up to central Africa with their love of backpacking/travelling created a place from scratch where the end goal is to be eco-friendly.

Being animal lovers and having an appreciation for nature, they also utilise the space for animals in need through fostering and rehabilitating of wild, farm and domestic animals when they can, Once you enter, if you have 2 legs or 4, their aim is to make you feel at home.
Braai/bbq areas, communal kitchen, communal living room, the Zephyr lounge, pool, wifi, home cooked meals, hammocks, big garden with dams, petting zoo, pizza oven,.

Close by: wine tasting, restaurants, surfing, swimming, monkey town, cheetah experience, Mukda Thai beuty spa, Blue Rock with wake boarding, skiing and more, Somerset Mall and smack in the middle of all the major attractions less than an hours drive incl Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Betties Bay, Koggelbay that hosts a lot of festivals, Hermanus ex..

Rustic 3x5m wooden rooms on stilts with beds and bedding.
Room 1: 2 single beds @ R300ppn
Room 2: 2 bunk beds (sleeps 4) @R250pppn
Room 3: 1 double and 1 single bed @R300pppn
Room 4 & 5: 1 double bed @R300pppn

A-frame: 2 singles @R150pppn


Communal:
Outdoor swimming pool
Braai/bbq areas
Fully stocked kitchen
Bar area
Living room
Outside chill spots
Spacious showers and toilets
Big garden with dams

Free:
Outside parking behind closed gate
WiFi

Home cooked meals on request ( set menu dinner and breakfast )

Petting zoo - feeding extra ( only when accompanied by Rob or Janene)


Please enquire if you travel with your pets.


Reception: 8:00 - 17:00 ( flexible since owners live on the property)

Check in: from 14:00 ( please arrange late check ins.
Check out: 10:00


House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Does Tiripanu backpackers the bakcpackers home away from home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tiripanu backpackers the bakcpackers home away from home?

As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tiripanu backpackers the bakcpackers home away from home on 12 April 2026 start from NZ$39, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tiripanu backpackers the bakcpackers home away from home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tiripanu backpackers the bakcpackers home away from home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tiripanu backpackers the bakcpackers home away from home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tiripanu backpackers the bakcpackers home away from home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tiripanu backpackers the bakcpackers home away from home located?

Located in Gordon's Bay, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas and Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve. Bikini Beach and Harmony Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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