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Durban Backpackers

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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Beach/ocean view
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
On the beach
In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Exterior

Reviews

4.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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17 The Promenade, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gateway Theatre of Shopping
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Beach/ocean view

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Beach/ocean view

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Standard Shared Dormitory

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Basic Shared Dormitory

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Beach/ocean view

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the area

Durban North

At Durban Backpackers you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 3.9 km (2.4 mi) from Beachwood Golf Course. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, barbecues and dry cleaning/laundry services. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Durban North hostel include Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World.
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What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Umhlanga Hospital - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fabrica - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Al Firenze - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KAUAI - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chunky’s Burger Company - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Durban Backpackers

Beachfront hostel with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
As a guest of Durban Backpackers, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi. Durban Backpackers also features tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This Durban North hostel is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
  • 1 conference room
Durban Backpackers offers 7 accommodations with a safe. This Durban North hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

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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
  • 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

More

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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
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.

Property is also known as

Durban Backpackers Glenashley
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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

Is parking available at Durban Backpackers?

Yep, Durban Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Durban Backpackers?

Yep, Durban Backpackers is a short 3-minute walk from Umhlanga Rocks Beach.

Does Durban Backpackers have a pool?

Durban Backpackers has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Durban Backpackers?

No, Durban Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Durban Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Durban Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.