Smiths Cottage

Durban · South Africa

Smiths Cottage

HostelPunk Score
81% GOOD
Low confidence 21 reviews

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🍳 Breakfast 🍺 Bar
Other facilities (29)
Bicycle Parking Airport Transfers Luggage Storage Fax Service Tours/Travel Desk Shuttle Bus Postal Service Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange DVD's Board Games Wi-Fi Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Late Check-out Linen Included Reading Light Ceiling Fan Meals Available Vending Machines Tea & Coffee Making Facilities Hot Showers Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Internet Access 24 Hour Security

Prices

Dorms $14 - $15 / night
Privates $37 / night

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Recent reviews

South Africa FEMALE 31-40 Jan 2, 2026 Atm 100%

My stay at Smith's cottage really gave Durban a special place in my heart and I'll definitely back! ❤️

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South Africa FEMALE 18-24 Dec 22, 2025 Atm 100%

Pat is an amazing host! Lovely old soul reminds me of my Grandma. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their stay! Beautiful cosy little home..definitely a home away from home..There was a big Beautiful Christmas Tree in the living room..very welcoming atmosphere..will definitely stay there in the future! 🥰

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South Africa FEMALE 25-30 May 10, 2025 Atm 20%

The owner was super and terribly rude, I called her a day before to confirm my booking and the check in time as i needed an earlier time, which she did confirm that I can come check in anytime before 8PM, we got there from the moment she came out of the house she was so rude and so condescending like why are you here so early in the morning, people are still sleeping despite that I called to check if that was okay. I wouldn't stay there, I cancelled on the spot and left.

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Canada MALE Apr 7, 2025 Atm 100%

Wonderful location in Northern Durban. Pat and Keith will do anything to make the most of your time in Durban. Rooms and bathrooms are very clean and the property is gated with security. Highly recommended! Thank you for everything Pat and Keith!

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France FEMALE 31-40 Dec 29, 2024 Atm 100%

It was a very nice stay, lovely place, kind people, close to the beach and the city, safe place.

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France FEMALE 25-30 Dec 7, 2024 Atm 100%

The place is cute and quiet which is nice after a long trip. I was very well received by the owners who are lovely and did everything they could to help me have the best possible stay in their! I recommend this beautiful accommodation !

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India MALE 25-30 Oct 15, 2024 Atm 100%

Great property to enjoy and chill. Great hospitality as well. You can get an amazing pool garden experience with grills and can enjoy a cozy experience in the common room as well. In concern of security, the security is great and you can roam at the premises over night as well.

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England MALE 18-24 Aug 19, 2024 Atm 100%

I stayed in this hostel about a year ago, and was amazed by how welcoming and hospitable Pat and her husband Keith were. Brilliant value for money too.

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France FEMALE 18-24 Sep 21, 2023 Atm 100%

C’est un 10/10 ! C’est avec une immense joie que je recommande Smith’s Cottage pour un séjour à Durban. Parfaitement placé, le logement est chaleur et très accueillant et le personnel est au petit soin. La wifi est disponible, la piscine est très agréable, l’endroit est tranquille est très sécuritaire avec un garde à l’entrée ! Merci encore ! À bientôt et au plaisir de repasser vous voir ! Emma.

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Canada MALE 31-40 Jul 1, 2023 Atm 40%

Not up the the standards of other hostels in this price range.

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Netherlands MALE 25-30 Jun 30, 2023 Atm 60%

Had a good stay!

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South Africa MALE Mar 8, 2023 Atm 100%

Very nice charming accommodation, of high standard, clean & very good value for money. Friendly and helpful owner and staff. This will be my stop in Durban every time.

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Australia MALE 25-30 Mar 3, 2023 Atm 100%

Lovely hostel with an amazing host family that make you feel at home the entire time you are there. The location is in a safe area, a little far from the centre but still not too bad. Everything was perfectly clean and the whole place was really nice with a good outdoor area and pool. Had an enjoyable time there

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Poland FEMALE 31-40 Feb 11, 2023 Atm 100%

Great, relaxing place to stay. Wonderfull owners who make you feel like at home!

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USA MALE 31-40 Feb 2, 2023 Atm 100%

It's in a quiet and safe neighborhood, though you have to travel a ways to see most of the attractions in Durban. The hosts were super nice.

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USA MALE 31-40 Nov 20, 2022 Atm 100%

This was a dream hostel for someone who looks for more quiet places to stay. The owners make you feel at home and the location is in a safe neighborhood close enough to the city that it's easy to catch an affordable uber.

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Scotland FEMALE 18-24 Nov 20, 2022 Atm 100%

The most welcoming family owners, the set up here is amazing, atmosphere is great, always someone on hand for information and local knowledge. highly recommend, can't fault it

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Oct 23, 2022 Atm 100%

Wir waren die Einzigen Gäste - wegen Corona ist leider immer noch wenig los. Sehr herzliche Hosts, mit guten Tipps, Kaffee und Tee wenn man ankommt und einer sehr sauberen Unterkunft. Wir haben uns hier extrem wohl gefühlt! Gerne wieder!

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Switzerland MALE 18-24 Oct 14, 2022 Atm 100%

It was a nice stay. The host gave my a good tip for a cheap way to theire hostel and piced my up at the shuttle station and went shopping with me. They gave me a lot of Information about Durban. Some locales from the neigborhood came over too and i could learn a lot about South Africa. Its a lovelay Couple hosting and when i come back i will stay theire surely another time.

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South Africa MALE 31-40 Aug 27, 2022 Atm 100%

Great place, with greats hosts👌

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