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The Benjamin vs Happy Hippo Accommodation
Both The Benjamin and Happy Hippo Accommodation are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Happy Hippo Accommodation ranks marginally better than The Benjamin. Happy Hippo Accommodation is ranked #20 in Durban with recommendations from 2 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
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."
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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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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."
