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South Africa Backpacker Hostels - Backpacker Hostels Southern Africa - Durban
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Hot and spicy! Durbs-by-the-sea is South Africa’s most laid-back city. It’s hot, lush, and tropical with miles of great swimming and surfing beaches. Exotic Indian and earthy Zulu influences add an exciting dimension to this buzzing city. Please write to us and tell us about your experiences backpacking and with backpacker hostels in Durban.
For more information on Durban please, scroll down to our travel guide section on your right.
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Ansteys Beach Backpackers International
Ansteys Beach is beautiful and unspoilt with good surf and warm water all year round. The lodge is only 30m from the beach, so not only is it ridiculously easy to be a beach bunny, you can also become a part of the laid back surfing lifestyle.
Owned and run by a surfing family, it has a small surf shop, rents out surfboards and surf lessons can be arranged. The lodge is homely with everything you need, dorms and self-catering flats, plus a great atmosphere, friendly staff and fantastic views!
It is close to Durban city centre, Ushaka, the ICC and sports stadiums.
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Smith's Cottage
Smith's Cottage is situated just above the Umgeni bird park. Hosts Pat and Keith Smith ensure personal service and squeaky clean accommodation in their home-from-home environment.
We are only 5 minutes from the beach, city, stadiums and all major attractions. We run a daily shuttle and mini tours, provide expert advice and can facilitate all of the many activities Durban and Kwa-Zulu Natal have to offer.
For your comfort:
We have internet access
secure parking
complimentary tea coffee with toast.
Don't forget to tell us you found us in the ALTERNATIVE ROUTE or AR for short
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Tekweni Backpackers Hostel
The party at Tekweni is contagious. It spreads from the bar, out the front door into the trendy Florida Road around the corner.
The bars, cafe’s restaurants are already looking livelier – symptoms of TEKWENI FEVER.
Our fantastic facilities:
Credit cards accepted
Travel desk/travel info
Off-street parking
Secure lock-up
Guest kitchen
ADSL Internet
Satellite TV sports bar
FREE WIRELESS INTERNET
Swimming pool
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Nunuburd Lodge, Tours and Transfers
All lodges promise clean facilities and luxury, we deliver on the promise! t Nunuburd you are welcomed with a snack basket on arrival and wished sweet dreams with a chocolate on your pillow at night.
All rooms at Nunuburd are strictly non-smoking and are serviced daily. Nunuburd is also children and family friendly. The dorm, which sleeps four or more people, must be arranged with prior notice.
If you are a budget traveller but still expect the best then you need to visit us and indulge yourself in luxury accommodation at a budget accommodation price.
All private rooms inc. the dorm, offer:
Own private entrance
En suite shower
Bar fridge, TV, aircon, safe
Free tea, coffee, sugar milk
Spotless white percale sheets
Clean towels daily
Mini shampoo, shower cap soap
General facilities
Secure off-street parking on site
Security guard at night
Plunge pool
Fully equipped kitchen
Braai/BBQ area dining area
Use of gym on request (R10pp per session service fee)
Other services
Breakfast dinner on request
Airport long distance transfers
Safaris and tours can be arranged
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Nomads Backpackers
Here at Nomads we have seen many trvellers arrive as strangers and leave as part of our global extended and much loved family. Owner, Leigh her staff are so welcoming, even the Pope would feel at ease in their company and home.
Nomads is COZY, COMFORTABLE, FRIENDLY SAFE.
The rooms have comfy log-style beds with fans to cool you off in summer time. Have a drink at the Bambooza Bar or check out the funky restaurant. Nomads is close to the hot spots, amenities, town the beach.
Travel info is Nomad’s forte! The info desk has all the info you need for Durbs all of Southern Africa.
What we offer:
Restaurant
Free pick-up, just phone
Free drink on arrival
Off-street parking
Super fast internet
Swimming pool
Laundry
Linen
Lock-up safe
Pool table
Self-catering
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On the Beach
On The Beach is literally - ON THE BEACH. We have stunning panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Come to us for affordable luxury. We offer ocean-facing en suite doubles and cosy dorms with self-catering facilities.
We are situated in Durban North between the city centre and Umhlanga Rocks and are close enough to everything you could possibly need; restaurants, banks, bars. We are a 5 minute drive from the bustling city centre. What more could you ask for?
Our facilities
Breakfast included
Secure off-road parking
Bar
Laundry service
Internet
Mail holding
Fax facilities
Storage facilities
Linen provided
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Happy Hippo Backpackers
Situated about 500m from Durban’s best beaches and right next to uShaka Marine World, you couldn’t ask for a better setting.
As Durban’s first purpose-built backpacker hostel, you can enjoy fantastic facilities like the roof top party area, the wireless internet café and the spacious communal areas. This one-stop hostel can also be your one-stop travel shop.
We can book your tours and adventures. Need a clean and comfortable bed to sleep in? Happy Hippo has 4 and 5-bed dorms, en suite 4-bed dorms, singles, doubles, twins and en suite doubles, twins and triples. Don't forget to tell us you found us in the ALTERNATIVE ROUTE or AR for short
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Hippo Hide Lodge and Backpackers
Hippo Hide is a true gem! The tropical garden gives you a close glimpse into ethnic Africa.
Enjoy a sundowner at the Watering Hole - our thatched entertainment area with a cool bar pizza/braai area.
We are the relaxing option in Durban's exhilarating melting pot of culture cuisine.
The Hippo-cratic Oath: We at HIPPO HIDE promise to bring you a friendly, helpful, comfortable, clean, cultural sociable backpacking experience.
What we offer
Broadband internet
Info Tour desk
24 hour beer machine
Off-street parking
Close to all amenities
We also have a pooooool!!! Durban is hot... you'll need the dip from the heat.
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Gibela Backpackers Lodge
“What’s hot in Durban” – we know it all at Durban’s Boutique Backpackers.
... this place takes a lot of beating. It has tasteful ethnic decor throughout, shower heads the size of dinner plates, bathroom floors you could eat off, and a friendly, personable feel in a secure location, close to Florida Road. Lonely Planet
Off-street parking
Complimentary tea coffee
Broadband internet connection
Craft shop - hand made Zulu treasures
Rates includes breakfast
BOOK online at www.gibelabackpackers.co.za - NO booking fees charged
South African Tourism Welcome Awards 2008 Backpacking.
Gibela is a member of Zungeza Don't forget to tell us you found us in the ALTERNATIVE ROUTE or AR for short
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