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Secret Spot Backpackers

1.5 star property
Hostel in Ballito with outdoor pool and pool bar

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Beach nearby, beach shuttle, surfing
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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Reviews
5.2

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • BarBarBar
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Explore the area

Map
4 Main Rd, Charka's Rock, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4420
  • Popular LocationThompson's Bay Beach19 min walk
  • Popular LocationHolla Trails5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBallito Beach7 min drive
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)16 min drive

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory (6 x Bunk beds)

Basic Shared Dormitory (6 x Bunk beds)

  • Sleeps 6

Basic Shared Dormitory (10 x Bunk beds)

  • Sleeps 1

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Ballito

At Secret Spot Backpackers you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Thompson's Bay Beach and 3.5 km (2.1 mi) from Ballito Beach. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and dry cleaning/laundry services. Plus you'll find tour/ticket assistance and a television in a common area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this Ballito hostel you'll find Umhlanga Rocks Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 19 min walk
  • Holla Trails - 5 min drive
  • Ballito Beach - 7 min drive
  • Umdloti Beach - 25 min drive
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mugg & Bean On The Move - 5 min drive
  • KFC - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Chicken Licken - 6 min drive
  • KFC - 6 min drive

About this property

Secret Spot Backpackers

Hostel in Ballito with outdoor pool and pool bar
As a guest of Secret Spot Backpackers, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. An area shuttle within 5 mi and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. Secret Spot Backpackers also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a television in common area.
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
Secret Spot Backpackers offers 12 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 mi
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 270 per vehicle (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Secret Spot Backpackers
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel Umhlali
Secret Spot Backpackers Umhlali
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel Ballito
Secret Spot Backpackers Ballito
Secret Spot Backpackers Ballito
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ballito

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Secret Spot Backpackers?

Secret Spot Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Secret Spot Backpackers?

Yep, Secret Spot Backpackers is a short 19-minute walk from Thompson's Bay Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and body boarding.

Does Secret Spot Backpackers have a pool?

Secret Spot Backpackers has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Secret Spot Backpackers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Secret Spot Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Secret Spot Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 7 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rachel, South Africa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not for solo female travellers
Although my expedia reservation clearly stated 'room', what was available for me was a tent (containing two beds). I arrived too late to go elsewhere. It was disconcerting to hear drunk male tourists stumbling around the tent when I was trying to sleep without being able to lock the door (zipper). The hotel staff were perfectly friendly but nowhere to be found within an hour of checking in. It was an extremely uncomfortable, noisy, and unpleasant night. I expect for groups looking for budget accommodation in a lovely location it might be alright.

10/10 Excellent

excellent service, umhlali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fantastic service
excellent service

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Run down
hardly no lights and no maintenance in the bedroom and the parking lot. the door entrance has to be open manually

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
מקום יפה מאוד, קרוב לבליטו. 2 דק מעגלים ומחוף הים.הבעל בית יסביר לכם על האיזור.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel à remettre totalement en état et à modernise
Cabines minuscules il ne faut pas être claustrophobe Cuisine commune particulièrement sale Sanitaire en dehors de la chambre