Does A Sunflower Stop Backpackers offer complimentary parking?
Yes, guests at A Sunflower Stop Backpackers can make use of the nearby public parking available free of charge. Please note that parking reservation is not possible.
179 Main Road, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Free parking
Outdoor swimming pool
Adults only
Free wifi
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
A Sunflower Stop Backpackers is a 4-star gem in Cape Town, South Africa, just 1.7mi from the city center. The address is 179 Main Road, and prices start from $347 per night, supported by 601 reviews.
Amenities cover the essentials and more: free Wi‑Fi, an outdoor swimming pool, free parking, and non-smoking rooms. The adults-only setting features social spaces like a bar, sun deck, terrace, and garden, plus a tour desk and beach gear such as free beach umbrellas and chairs. For activity lovers, options include a water park (extra charges), snorkeling (extra charges), golf (extra charges), tennis (extra charges), mini golf (extra charges), racquetball (extra charges), and horseback riding (extra charges), with shuttle services and airport shuttle available for additional fees.
With the city center only 1.7mi away, Cape Town adventures are easy to reach from this base at 179 Main Road. Perks include a sun deck, terrace, garden, bar, and tour desk, along with a range of paid activities such as water park, snorkeling, golf, tennis, mini golf, racquetball, and horseback riding.
On Cape Town’s lively Main Road, this 4-star adults-only gem offers a social, sun-kissed base just 1.7mi from the city center. Essentials are covered: free Wi‑Fi, an outdoor pool, free parking, and non-smoking rooms, plus a bar, sun deck, terrace, and garden that invite lingering after a day of exploring. A tour desk helps plot adventures, and beach gear like free umbrellas and chairs is ready for sun-soaked outings by the shore.
For thrill-seekers, a menu of paid activities awaits: a water park, snorkeling, golf, tennis, mini golf, racquetball, and horseback riding. Shuttle services and an airport shuttle are available for additional fees, making it easy to weave in day trips or reach the next destination with ease. The outdoor pool, designated as adults-only, provides a relaxing pulse point between excursions.
Payment is straightforward with Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay accepted; cash is not accepted. With easy access to Cape Town’s highlights and plenty of social spaces to mingle—whether at the bar, on the sun deck, or in the garden—this base offers a breezy, convenient launchpad for every traveler.
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Room, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
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The twin room features a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The twin room offers parquet floors, a tiled floor and heating. The unit has 2 beds.
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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
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Has wooden floors and contains twin beds.
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Bed In Dormitory
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Single Bed in shared dormitory room.
Please note that children can only be accommodated in the dormitory room if the whole room is booked by the same group.
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The double room provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The double room features parquet floors and offers a tiled floor, heating and pool views. The unit offers 1 bed.
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Standard Room, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
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Room, Shared Bathroom
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Shower
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Has wooden floors and contains a double bed.
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1 Double Bed
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Free parking
Outdoor swimming pool
Adults only
Free wifi
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
Personal trainer
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Picnic area
Garden
Accessibility
Entire unit located on ground floor
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Activities
Aerobics
Bar crawls
Bike tours
Bingo
Bowling
Canoeing
Cooking class
Cycling
Diving
Fishing
Golf course
Hiking
Horseback riding
Live sports events (broadcast)
Mini golf
Movie nights
Racquetball
Snorkeling
Stand-up comedy
Temporary art galleries
Tennis court
Themed dinners
Tour or class about local culture
Walking tours
Water park
Windsurfing
Bathroom
Private Bathroom
Shared Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Bar
Grocery deliveries
Snack bar
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Lockers
Private check-in/out
Tour desk
General
Adults only
Chapel/Shrine
Designated smoking area
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Fan
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Locker rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Personal trainer
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Car rental
Shuttle service
View
Pool view
Check-in
Check-out
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
Reservations
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+1 (888) 385-8465Children not allowed.
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Visa,
Mastercard,
UnionPay
This property does not accept cash.
Yes, guests at A Sunflower Stop Backpackers can make use of the nearby public parking available free of charge. Please note that parking reservation is not possible.
Starting prices for A Sunflower Stop Backpackers are around $347. This may vary based on room categories and travel dates. To confirm rates, please provide your stay dates.
The hotel offers dormitory rooms with either 6-bed or 8-bed options, accommodating 1 adult in each. Double rooms with or without bathrooms are available, featuring double beds for up to 2 adults. Twin rooms with shared or private bathrooms have twin beds for dual occupancy. All rooms are non-smoking.
Guests at A Sunflower Stop Backpackers can enjoy spending their time at the hotel taking advantage of the outdoor swimming pool, which is available year-round. This pool also has an interesting feature as it’s exclusively for adults. The hotel's leisure amenities, such as the water park, tennis court, mini-golf, and private bathroom, provide ample opportunities for guests to relax and have a good time. Whether lounging by the pool, engaging in sports activities, or enjoying a drink at the bar on the sun deck or terrace, visitors have a variety of options to make their stay enjoyable. Additionally, the hotel offers beach umbrellas and chairs, adding to the leisure experience.
The hotel offers one pool, which is located outdoors. This pool is available for use throughout all seasons and has an age restriction limiting usage to adults only.
Yes, you can use your credit card at A Sunflower Stop Backpackers. Cash is not accepted as a payment method, but they do accept Mastercard, Visa, and UnionPay.

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