Big Blue Backpackers is located in Green Point and within 10 minutes' walk from the famous V&A Waterfront. The Victorian mansion offers free WiFi connection, and it has an outdoor swimming pool. The lodge features dormitory rooms with a shared bathroom, and private rooms with a private bathroom. The rooms are bright and simply furnished with wooden floors. Breakfast is served daily and there is a bar at the lodge. A number of restaurants serving a range of different cuisines can be found within 0.6 miles from the property. The front desk at Big Blue Backpackers is open 24-hours a day, and a tour desk is available for guests to use when planning their outings. For convenience, there is an ATM machine on the premises. Free street parking is available. The V&A Waterfront is a 5-minute drive away and the Cape Town International Airport is 15.5 miles from the lodge.