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Urban Glamping Tranquil International Backpacking Village

St Lucia

Urban Glamping Tranquil International Backpacking Village is situated on the main road of St Lucia, surrounded by restaurants and just across the street from the fresh fruit market. The hostel features 2 large swimming pools with sundecks, pool loungers and gazebos. Wow this place is amazing. Super awesome glam tents and lovely staff

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8.4
Very good
414 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge 5 stars

Ethels Drive

Located in Ethels Drive, Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge offers panoramic views over the Northern Drakensberg. The quirky hostel has a rock pool, hot tub and a restaurant. Free WiFi is available.

The individually decorated rooms at Amphitheatre Backpackers are fitted with a fan, tea-and-coffee making facilities, linen and towels. Some of the rooms have access to a communal bathroom. Some rooms are located in converted grain silos, using solar energy to heat the water Amazing place to stay for hiking and exploring the area. They have comfortable rooms, the beds were really nice, breakfast was delicious, laundry service available too, great wifi in the common area. Would definitely recommend to others and would stay again!

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7.1
Good
543 reviews

Ballito Backpackers

Ballito

All rooms are decorated in a minimalistic style with simple furnishings. The rooms and dormitory units have access to shared bathrooms with showers and toilets, while the suites have private bathrooms. The location was in the exact place I was visiting , their staff brilliant and so is hygiene.

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6.1
Review score
785 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Wanderlust Hostel

Bergville

Situated in Bergville, 22 km from Winterton Museum, Wanderlust Hostel features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 40 km from Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve, 49 km from Monks Cowl Country Club and 32 km from Spioenkop Battlefield. The property is non-smoking and is set 35 km from Spioenkop Nature Reserve.

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4.7
Review score
3 reviews
Price from
£36
per night

Msunduzi River View backpackers

Pietermaritzburg

Set in Pietermaritzburg, within 1.3 km of KwaZulu-Natal Museum and 2.3 km of Comrades Marathon House, Msunduzi River View backpackers offers accommodation with a shared lounge and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 5.6 km from Butterflies for Africa, 8.6 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve and 22 km from Baynesfield Estate Museum. Natal Zoological Gardens is 22 km from the hostel and Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve is 23 km away. Nice and central. Was able to uber to malls

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6.8
Review score
25 reviews
Price from
£17
per night

Blackjack

Durban

Located within 6.6 km of Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve and 16 km of Durban Botanic Gardens, Blackjack provides rooms in Durban. The property is around 16 km from Durban ICC, 18 km from uShaka Marine World and 19 km from Moses Mabhida Stadium. King Zwelithini Stadium is 10 km from the hostel and Wilson's Wharf is 15 km away.

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1
Review score
1 reviews

Jackies Guest House

Berea, Durban

Set in Durban, 7.1 km from Durban Botanic Gardens, Jackies Guest House offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is around 8 km from Durban ICC, 9.4 km from uShaka Marine World and 10 km from Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve. Umhlanga Lighthouse is 24 km from the hostel and Westridge Park Tennis Stadium is 4.2 km away. was little bit comfortable but there was no coffee and bath soap also their wi-fi & tv wasn't working.

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3.1
Review score
50 reviews

PMB Backpackers Lodge

Pietermaritzburg

Situated in Pietermaritzburg, 800 metres from Comrades Marathon House, PMB Backpackers Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is located 2 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum, 4.9 km from Butterflies for Africa and 9.1 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve. The hostel provides an outdoor swimming pool and a shared kitchen and free WiFi. It's nice place no traffic it's a quiet place

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7.3
Good
21 reviews
Price from
£56
per night

Prospecton Lodge

Isipingo Beach

Situated in Isipingo Beach and with Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve reachable within 10 km, Prospecton Lodge features a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is set 18 km from Durban Botanic Gardens, 18 km from Durban ICC and 19 km from uShaka Marine World. Moses Mabhida Stadium is 21 km away and Kings Park Stadium is 22 km from the hostel.

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Price from
£17
per night

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