Durban Backpackers - On the Beach

Durban · South Africa

Durban Backpackers - On the Beach

HostelPunk Score
53% SHIT
Low confidence 17 reviews

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Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 📋 Meeting Room 🌅 Outdoor Terrace ♿ Wheelchair Friendly
Other facilities (19)
Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Tours/Travel Desk Currency Exchange Shuttle Bus Internet Access Cable TV Wi-Fi Linen Included Towels Included Reading Light Hair Dryers Ceiling Fan Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Common Room Meals Available Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Free WiFi

Prices

Dorms $21 / night
Privates $59 / night

HW prices from 2 weeks ago

Recent reviews

South Africa Family Apr 1, 2026 8.0/10

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South Africa Family Mar 30, 2026 8.0/10

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South Africa Family Mar 29, 2026 9.0/10

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England MALE 18-24 Mar 24, 2026 Atm 20%

Nasty owner, poor location, no hostel atmosphere - don’t visit here. We were overcharged for laundry (£18/R400 for one basket of washing which we received still wet) and a post-checkout shower without prior notice, communicated via a note instead of in person. When we tried to resolve it, he was dismissive and rude. He also made inappropriate remarks about a certain area of Durban “breeding” like mad that made us uncomfortable. A real shame, as the staff deserve better - would not rec...

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South Africa Family Mar 21, 2026 7.0/10

+ Location

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South Africa Couple Mar 14, 2026 10.0/10

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South Africa Solo traveler Mar 11, 2026 9.0/10

+ staff was very warm and friendly. beautiful view. bed was very comfortable.

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South Africa Solo traveler Mar 10, 2026 10.0/10

+ The Location of the guest house is incredible. Right on the beach. The staff is very friendly and the rooms are excellently appointed. The breakfast was brilliant (if anything too much!:D). Highly recommended!

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South Africa Family Mar 3, 2026 1.0/10

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South Africa Family Feb 25, 2026 9.0/10

+ The location is perfect and room was outstanding

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South Africa Solo traveler Feb 25, 2026 8.0/10

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South Africa Family Feb 24, 2026 5.0/10

+ It was convenient to get to get to the beach and the pool was clean at the venue

- The venue needs a spring cleaning from the outside, Cut out old plants,Wash the curtains and windows down stairs(Where the cleaners or caretaker lives). Inverst in paint through out the property and also make use off new or thoroughly cleaned crockery & cutlery . The kitchen and bathrooms in the rooms needs ventilation. The place has high potential just needs love and attention Also the breakfast was the same and the fries were burned. Either than the above the ladies were absolutely great, filled with Humity and helpful.

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South Africa Couple Feb 24, 2026 4.0/10

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Netherlands Couple Feb 19, 2026 7.0/10

+ De ligging is prachtig. De auto staat veilig achter een hek. De kamer is zeer schoon. Het personeel is echt super lief en behulpzaam.

- Het super kleine zwembadje was zo vies dat we er niet in durfden te gaan. Matrassen waren te hard. Het is eigenlijk wat vervallen en dat is jammer voor zo’n mooie locatie.

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South Africa Couple Feb 17, 2026 6.0/10

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South Africa Couple Feb 17, 2026 10.0/10

+ Location was perfect

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South Africa Couple Feb 16, 2026 7.0/10

+ The view is the best part of this place. Big comfortable bed and the beach is literally across the road with a restaurant just next door.

- Facility is outdated and could be cleaner Attention to detail could be worked on and upgraded.

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South Africa Family Feb 13, 2026 8.0/10

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United States Family Feb 6, 2026 6.0/10

+ Good Breakfast Staff very friendly and helpful. Swimming pool not clear and all round the place needs a facelift.

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South Africa Family Feb 5, 2026 10.0/10

+ Locations it is close to thr beach, my room had a balcony with an Ocean view, it was beautiful, very close to Umhlanga CBD.

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