2/10 Terrible
bheki
23 Nov 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bheki
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Durban Backpackers
2.0 star property
Travelers lounge by the inviting pool or gather for memorable BBQ feasts with friends and family at this vibrant Durban retreat
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Durban Backpackers offers a lively atmosphere where guests relax on the sunny terrace or cool off in the outdoor pool. The property provides WiFi connectivity, BBQ facilities for social gatherings, and helpful tour assistance for exploring the surrounding area.
Reviews
4.04.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Business services
- Laundry room
- 24/7 front desk
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About the area
Located in Durban North, Durban Backpackers is on the beach. Beachwood Golf Course and Ster-Kinekor Gateway are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Beachwood Mangroves Nature Reserve and Palmiet Nature Reserve. UShaka Marine World and Japanese Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Durban North travel guide
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17 The Promenade, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal
What's nearby
Umhlanga Rocks Beach5 min walk - 0.5 km
Gateway Theatre of Shopping4 min drive - 4.3 km
Durban Beach6 min drive - 9.4 km
Umhlanga Main Beach7 min drive - 7.2 km
uShaka Marine World13 min drive - 17.2 km
Getting around
- Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)23 min drive
Restaurants
- Chunky’s Burger Company4 min drive
- Fabrica6 min drive
- Seattle Coffee Company3 min drive
- No Way Jose6 min drive
- The Wok Box4 min drive
About this property
Durban Backpackers
Property highlights
Durban Backpackers provides amenities, such as 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
- Barbecues, 1 meeting room and a 24-hour front desk
- Tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guestrooms at Durban Backpackers offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
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- Pool
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Free self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- 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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- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
Entertainment
- TV
Food and drink
- Shared kitchen access
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- 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (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?
Checkout 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 miles (5 km) of Beachwood Golf Course and Umhlanga Lighthouse. Oceans Mall and Whalebone Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
Durban Backpackers Reviews
4.0
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4.8
Cleanliness
2.0
Location
4.4
Staff & service
4.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 7 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
2/10 Terrible
Rudie
22 Nov 2019
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
Rudie
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
2/10 Terrible
John
21 Nov 2019
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.
John
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Dorothy M Lulu
5 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Feel a
Dorothy M Lulu
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
3 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La cercania del mar pero el desayuno muy simple.personal atento y agradable
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
2/10 Terrible
Hlengiwe Gugu
3 Dec 2019
Hlengiwe Gugu
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
2/10 Terrible
Sravan kumar
16 Sept 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sravan kumar
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019