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Durban Backpackers - On the Beach vs Gibela Backpackers Lodge
Durban Backpackers - On the Beach and Gibela Backpackers Lodge are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Gibela Backpackers Lodge scores slightly higher than Durban Backpackers - On the Beach. Gibela Backpackers Lodge is ranked #15 in Durban with approval from 2 sources including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Durban Backpackers - On the Beach
Lonely Planet
17 The Promenade, Glenashley, Durban, South Africa
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Beach
- Baggage storage
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Four kilometres south of Umhlanga is Glenashley, where you’ll find this light and airy converted house-come-backpackers; it’s the best budget beach option in this neck of the woods."
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Gibela Backpackers Lodge
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
119 Ninth Avenue, Morningside, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
"Immaculately organized hostel with a restful atmosphere, tastefully decorated rooms and single-sex dorms... Strict no-smoking policy and no check-in after 9pm."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of Durban’s best hostels, it has sparkling surfaces and rooms neat enough to pass an army major’s inspection... and helpful owner Elmar is the man-in-the-know about all things Durban and beyond."
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