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The Benjamin vs Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers
Both The Benjamin and Ansteys Beach Back Packers are recommended by writers. On balance, The Benjamin scores slightly better than Ansteys Beach Back Packers. The Benjamin comes in at #23 in Durban with approval from 2 sources like Fodor's, Lonely Planet.
The Benjamin
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
141 Florida Road, Morningside, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $42 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Pool
Lonely Planet
"This upmarket boutique hotel is filled with smart rooms of the ‘heavy drapes and floral furnishing’ variety (although the jute carpet is showing some wear), around a pretty paved and green courtyard."
Full review
Fodor's
"In one of Durban's transformed historic buildings, this small hotel offers excellent value. Its location is ideal—perched on trendy Florida Road."
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Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers
Lonely Planet
477 Marine Drive, Bluff, Durban, South Africa
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Family Friendly
Lonely Planet
"This messy backpackers has a hotchpotch of sleeping choices... but it’s a hot place to be (in every sense – the walls are thin and they are party happy) and handy to the beach for the surf rats."
