Cape Town · South Africa
Mojo Hostel & Market
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Booking.com
The beds was full of bed bugs and I got a full body rash even the wifi was out of range hence the no connections there was only no where to dine inside the room
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Vibe Analysis
Mojo Hostel & Market is for being in the middle of Sea Point action, not for quiet recovery. The location is the main win: close to the promenade, shops, supermarkets, restaurants, public transport, and Mojo Market on the same premises. Mojo Market is the standout. Food stalls, bars, coffee, juices, live entertainment, and nightlife sit downstairs or next door, so eating and going out are easy without much planning. Rooms can be very basic. Some are tiny, windowless, stuffy, noisy, or not true to photos, and there are repeated problems with cleanliness, smells, broken fixtures, Wi-Fi, air-con, towels, bedding, and maintenance follow-through. Staff can be friendly and helpful, but service can also be rigid, slow, or unhelpful. This place seems better as a low-friction crash pad near the market than for anyone who needs hotel polish, desk space, silence, or dependable service.
Signals to check
- Noise from Mojo Market, street works, corridors, neighboring rooms, and morning cleaning can carry late at night and early in the day.
- Some rooms may have no windows, very limited space, weak ventilation, blocked views, or layouts that feel more hostel-basic than hotel-comfortable.
- Cleanliness and maintenance may be inconsistent, including smells, pests, broken fixtures, missing towels, weak Wi-Fi, and air-con problems.
- There are serious safety concerns around room access and belongings.
- Check the exact room type, window situation, view, kitchen setup, parking, elevator status, and cancellation terms before booking.