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Durban Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Beach/ocean view
On the beach
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Exterior
Experience the vibrant energy of Durban Backpackers, where you can unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or dive into the outdoor pool. Connect to WiFi, enjoy a BBQ with friends and family, and take advantage of tour assistance for your next adventure.

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 4 - Sep 5
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Tomorrow

Sep 5 - Sep 6
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Beach/ocean view

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

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17 The Promenade, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal

What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fabrica - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Al Firenze - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chunky’s Burger Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mama Luciana's - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Durban Backpackers

Hostel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach
Durban Backpackers provides amenities like a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Durban Backpackers feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Property is also known as

Durban Backpackers Glenashley
Durban Backpackers Glenashley
Durban Backpackers Hotel Glenashley
Durban Backpackers Hotel
Durban Backpackers Durban
Durban Backpackers Durban North
Durban Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Durban Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Durban North

Frequently asked questions

Does Durban Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Durban Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Durban Backpackers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Durban Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Durban Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Durban Backpackers located?

Situated on the beach, this hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Beachwood Golf Course and Umhlanga Lighthouse. Umhlanga Hospital and Gateway Theatre of Shopping are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Durban Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

4.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 7 reviews

4.8/10

Cleanliness

4.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Hlengiwe Gugu

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

bheki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I don’t like that place I won’t book it again in fact I didn’t even stay there I don’t like animals and there was no privacy I ended up not sleeping there I knew Early I won’t even sleep there
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Rudie, Evander

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view, but there are cockroaches and fishmoths everywhere. This place needs a pest control company ASAP. At first Micheal told us to go on a booking site to pay via card, which he did on my cellphone. At this stage it was R800-00 per room. After the payment went through it was R830-00 per room. All good. I didn't mind at all. Like I said the view is nice, but they do have a cockroach and fishmoth problem, they where everywhere inside our room and luggage. But even that I could handle. After booking out after 4 nights at Backpackers on the beach, the owner gave back R200 key deposit. which we thought was the extra money that weng of the card. Almost 8 hours past and I get a phone call from this owner screaming at my girlfriend because I was driving at the time. Eventually I took the phone and he continued screaming, not giving anyone of us a chance to speak. Making us feel like thieves. Calling us thieves indirectly. The more we tried to explain the more he said "no, no, no, no". Well, Micheal even said no that he didn't go onto my phone to go to web site in order to make the booking. And he said that we paid R660 per room. Which was cleary not the case. Looks like the owner had to go look on the camera and see for himself that Micheal did use my phone. The total that was deducted from my card was R3319
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible, terrible, please do yourself a favor,even if they want you to stay for free do not go. The pictures you see on the internet are misleading, you will not find the place as advertised. The place is dirty, I had to cut my stay with them the next morning and moved to a cleaner place, we also found flies in their fruit salad, cockroaches in the dining place, bed bugs in their bed, the toilets are dirty and brownish, the showers are terribly dirty.The floors are so old and untidy. The manager is racist against blacks. This place should be closed with immediate effect it is not fit for human stay. I would not even put my worse enemy there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy M Lulu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feel a
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Sravan kumar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La cercania del mar pero el desayuno muy simple.personal atento y agradable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

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