Ansteys Beach Backpackers

Durban · South Africa

Ansteys Beach Backpackers

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58% SHIT
Low confidence 24 reviews

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌿 Garden 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (30)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Fax Service Tours/Travel Desk Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Pool Table Wi-Fi Linen Included Cots Available Ceiling Fan Towels Not Included Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Late Check-out Hot Showers Common Room Lounge Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas Fire Extinguishers Panoramic Views

Prices

Dorms $16 / night
Privates $23 / night

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Recent reviews

USA FEMALE Apr 8, 2026 Atm 100%

I stayed at Anstey’s Backpackers for two weeks. It’s quiet and the sound of the ocean can put you to sleep. In the morning it the first thing you’ll hear. Grab your coffee and wander down to the beach to watch the sunrise. Who wouldn’t like that? Everyone is friendly. There is parking for your car. And a lovely cafe next door for those of you that do not want to cook breakfast for yourselves.. Love to surf? They’ve got boards to rent or bring your own. Anstey's is a great get aw...

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England MALE 31-40 Jan 23, 2026 Atm 100%

Great private room for the price. Excellent location near the beach, they have rental equipment, lovely cafe on site. It’s about 20 min walk to the shops

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South Africa MALE 25-30 Dec 30, 2024 Atm 100%

The place was great, it's near the beach, close to the mall not far from shaka marine.

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Brazil FEMALE 31-40 Nov 29, 2024 Atm 100%

Lugar agradável, equipe muito prestativa! O maior problema é Durban mesmo, não tive boas experiências aos arredores. Mas o hostel não deixou a desejar em nada!

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Israel MALE Sep 30, 2023 Atm 40%

מקום נחמד למי שמחפש שקט. ממוקם בפרבר של דרבן, על החוף. אין יותר מידי מה לעשות בסביבה. החוף היה סוער כשהייתי ולא ניתן היה להתרחץ. ההוסטל עצמו בסדר גמור. משרת בעיקר מקומיים. יש לידו בית קפה נחמד הקבלה סגורה חלק מהזמן, ובסופ"ש נסגרת מוקדם. דרבן נמצאת במרחק 15-20 מדקות נסיעה ברכב או ב...

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England FEMALE 25-30 Aug 3, 2023 Atm 40%

Massively overrated with unengaged staff

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South Africa FEMALE 31-40 Jun 30, 2023 Atm 100%

Very nice place I can recommend even the staff are friendly.

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USA MALE 25-30 Jun 10, 2023 Atm 100%

I had a great time here. I was traveling alone and it was a great chill beach getaway. The facilities are all very clean and I loved all the common areas to chill out. Staff was very friendly, Key was super helpful, would definitely stay again.

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Germany MIXEDGROUP 18-24 Jun 9, 2023 Atm 80%

Für wenige Nächte vollkommend ausreichend. Eigener Parkplatz vorhanden. Nettes Café nebenan.

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South Africa MALE Mar 24, 2023 Atm 80%

Enjoyed the stay, staff was polite and facilities was good value for what you pay.

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Switzerland FEMALE 25-30 Feb 18, 2023 Atm 80%

Le staff est extrêmement aidant et gentil. Le lieu est très chouette aussi, proche d’une jolie plage. Par contre, méfiez vous le lundi parce qu’il n’y a nulle part où petit déjeuner.

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Germany MALE 25-30 Jan 1, 2023 Atm 100%

Das Café hier hat geschlossen über die Ferien. Drum herum gitsbauchberst ab 9 Uhr die Möglichkeit zu frühstücken. Es gibt keinen Safe für seine Wertsachen. Man ist zwar innerhalb von 5 min am Strand, allerdings ist das Meer noch versucht und man sollte nicht ins Wasser gehen. Das Personal ist ganz gut, allerdings auch nicht 24/7 sofort zur Stelle. Aber hier lebt eine wahnsinnig liebe Familie nebenan, die einem zur Not auch Unterkunft gewährt. Gibt ein paar schöne Orte etwa 30 min von hi...

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South Africa COUPLE 25-30 Dec 29, 2022 Atm 100%

Had a great holiday weekend experience, just next to the beach, next to the taxis n busses, it was a great place.

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South Africa FEMALE Dec 28, 2022 Atm 60%

Our door fell off while we were staying there. There is no aircon, so the rooms are sweltering in summer. We didn't find any staff particularly friendly or helpful beyond what they had to be. The pool is nice though. It's not terrible for the price

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South Korea FEMALE 25-30 Dec 26, 2022 Atm 40%

There was no staff in the reception, so I waited long at night for someone to come and help me to check in. (Meanwhile, people were taking beer from the fridge for free as there was no managing staff.) The person who came later had no information on the room status. She didn't know which room had been occupied by whom, which was very scary. Plus, the communal bathroom wasn't cleaned up for three days. This hostel is not managed. Please consider staying here again.

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USA MALE 31-40 Dec 24, 2022 Atm 80%

Nice place for a solo travellers. Close to the beach and spacious common are. The are no lockers for the bags in the room

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Spain MALE Nov 19, 2022 Atm 100%

Ambiente acogegor y damiliar.

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Canada FEMALE 31-40 Oct 31, 2022 Atm 80%

Great place, with an amazing cafe (Heidis). I could hear the sound of the waves in my room at night, fantastic. Just a little far from the city of Durban, but accessible with Uber. If you don’t need the city, it’s a great match!

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South Africa FEMALE 25-30 Oct 11, 2022 Atm 100%

I had an amazing stay at the Anstey truly remarkable experience , the staff is friendly and helpful,loved taking morning walks to the beach ,though i wish they did serve breakfast and over all its a great place ,thanks

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South Africa FEMALE 18-24 Oct 8, 2022 Atm 100%

It's definitely a nice place to visit everything is good the place is clean the staff is very friendly ohh I actually can't wait to visit again 🥰

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