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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. Great stay at Urban Glamping. The staff is very caring and the location is amazing, I totally recommend!

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8.5
Very Good
398 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

Mantis and Moon Surf Paradise & Adventure Lodge

Hibberdene

Located in Hibberdene, 500 metres from Umzumbe Beach, Mantis and Moon Surf Paradise & Adventure Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area. Featuring a shared lounge, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a water park and a terrace. Providing free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hostel features a hot tub and entertainment staff. The vibe was amazing The people are so friendly We loved how we can just chill on the premises and play pool , swim en just enjoy good music

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8
Very Good
22 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge

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 Good food, bar and a nice place to be

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7
Good
537 reviews
Price from
$33
per night

Ballito Backpackers

Ballito

Situated in Ballito, within 200 metres of Salmon Bay Beach and 400 metres of Clarke Bay Beach, Ballito Backpackers features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting an ATM, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. The rooms were nice and the bed was comfortable.

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6.1
Review score
856 reviews
Price from
$14
per night

Streetwise 5

Berea, Durban

Situated in Durban and with Durban Botanic Gardens reachable within 7.1 km, Streetwise 5 features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is set 7.9 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 4.1 km away.

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1
Review score
1 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Albert Park Lodge

Durban City Center, Durban

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Albert Park Lodge is located in the centre of Durban, 3 km from Durban Botanic Gardens. The property is situated 3 km from Durban ICC, 4 km from uShaka Marine World and 5.4 km from Moses Mabhida Stadium. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a desk. Guest rooms at Albert Park Lodge are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. Everything ,safety, friendly staff,cleanliness and the gym

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6.9
Review score
18 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Victoria Waterfront Lodge

Durban City Center, Durban

Victoria Waterfront Lodge is conveniently located in the centre of Durban, and offers a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 1.2 km from Durban ICC, 4.1 km from Durban Botanic Gardens and 4.2 km from Moses Mabhida Stadium. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.2 km from New Beach.

At the hostel, rooms include a desk. At Victoria Waterfront Lodge all rooms include a shared bathroom with a shower. Its a very good place just you must try putting tvs in each room

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6.3
Review score
40 reviews
Price from
$26
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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5
Review score
4 reviews
Price from
$50
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 away and Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve is 23 km from the hostel. Nice and central. Was able to uber to malls

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6.9
Review score
30 reviews
Price from
$21
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

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