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Green Elephant, Cape Town, South Africa

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About Green Elephant

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The Green Elephant - friendly, personal and experienced in travel - is in the lively student area of Observatory.

***WINTER SPECIALS NOW AVAILABLE TO HOSTELWORLD ONLY***

We consistently have the friendliest managers around, and our South African permanent staff mix with experienced travellers to give authentic travel memories of Cape Town.

The facilities include the only Jacuzzi in a Cape Town hostel for party fun, a cooler swimming pool, but most importantly a great friendly home to travellers since 1994.

4 double rooms have 4 poster beds and 3 rooms are en-suite. The dorms are SPACIOUS and social areas HUGE.

We would love to have you here.

From here you easily go to student pubs and restaurants, public transport, shops, movies, sportsgrounds and theatres.It is the liveliest student area in Cape Town.

We are here to enjoy ourselves too, so join us when we go diving, beaching, sea kayaking, hiking or just out partying!

We are friendly and efficient, so will reply quickly to queries. We use all our travel experience to help you get the most out of your SA holiday. Our tour booking website gives large discounts to prebooked tours with secure payments for peace of mind.

We also prepare home cooked meals in our pizza oven, on our braai or the traditional Potjie and skottel!

I can be certain that we will look after you better than you expected... but click on the booking link to join us.

Facilities

  • Airport Pick Up
  • Bar
  • Luggage Storage
  • Telephone/Fax Facilities
  • Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • Free Carpark
  • Internet Access
  • Common Room
  • Web access in lobby
  • Swimming Pool
  • WiFi in lobby
  • Linen Included
  • Security Lockers
  • Guest Kitchen
  • BBQ Area
  • Breakfast Not Included

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*  The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 82% for this property is based on ratings provided by 7 guests.

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Conditions

Be considerate. Recycle your waste and help us to make it better for you with suggestions.

We are also part of the Tourism Grading Council and have a 3 *** stars grading for our facilities.

We hope for a 5***** grading for our friendliness and efficiency in helping you get the most from your holiday with us!

Location

Address
57 Milton Road Observatory
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Directions

Directions from Cape Town International Airport : N2, take Exit 7, Main Rd. Turn right to Observatory, drive through 3 sets of traffic lights ( after 1 km ) turn right at Chippies TakeAway into Milton Road to number 57.

Directions from N1 : Take Muizenberg turnoff towards N2. Go along Black River Parkway until you reach N2, Cape Town turnoff. Then on N2 towards town take Exit 7, Main Rd. Turn right to Observatory, drive through 3 sets of traffic lights ( after 1 km ) turn right at Chippies TakeAway into Milton Road to number 57.

Or take Woodstock turnoff from N1. Turn left into Lower Main Rd. At Salt River circle, take exit at 2 o'clock up Durham Avenue. Turn left into Main Rd (Victoria Rd), then left at Chippies.

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