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Happy Hippo Accommodation vs Balmoral Place
Both hotels are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Balmoral Place ranks significantly higher than Happy Hippo Accommodation. Balmoral Place ranks #9 in Durban with accolades from 1 publications such as Lonely Planet.
Happy Hippo Accommodation
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
222 Mahatma Gandhi Road (formerly Point Road), Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Close to the beach, but in the dodgy part of town on Mahatma Gandhi Rd, is this spacious, well run, warehouse-style accommodation."
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Rough Guide
"Extremely spacious hostel a stone’s throw from uShaka Marine World and the beach. The rooftop bar makes it popular with a younger crowd in the mood for a party. Dorms , rooms."
Balmoral Place
Lonely Planet
21 Balmoral Drive, Cowie's Hill, Durban 3610, South Africa
From $42 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The only low-rise hotel on the beachfront, the Balmoral has a faded grandeur born of its former life as a colonial residence."
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