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BEREA
MORNINGSIDE
THE BLUFF / ANSTEYS BEACH
OUTER DURBAN
TEKWENI BACKPACKERS HOSTEL
AREA: MORNINGSIDE
STREET ADDRESS: 169 Ninth Ave, Morningside, Durban, 4001
PHONE: +27 31 303 1433
WHATSAPP: N/A
EMAIL: info@tekwenibackpackers.co.za
WEBSITE: tekwenibackpackers.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Mixed dorms, female-only dorms, private rooms (single, double, twin). Swimming pool. Garden. Baz Bus stop.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from approximately R190–R280; private rooms from R580–R900.
GIBELA TRAVELLERS LODGE
AREA: MORNINGSIDE
STREET ADDRESS: 119 Ninth Ave, Morningside, Durban, 4001
PHONE: +27 31 303 6291
WHATSAPP: +27 76 807 6545
EMAIL: gibela@gibela.co.za
WEBSITE: gibelatravellerslodge.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Mixed dorms, private rooms, self-catering units. Garden setting on the Berea Ridge with views over the city and toward the ocean.
PRICE RANGE: Budget to mid-range. Dorm beds from approximately R200–R290; private rooms from R600–R950.
NOMADS BACKPACKERS
AREA: BEREA
STREET ADDRESS: 70 Stephen Dlamini Road (formerly Essenwood Road), Musgrave, Durban, 4001, KwaZulu-Natal
PHONE: +27 31 202 9709
WHATSAPP: +27 72 386 1618
EMAIL: info@highwinds.co.za
WEBSITE: N/A
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Mixed dorms, private rooms. Pool. Central Berea location within Uber range of all major attractions.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from approximately R180–R260; private rooms from R550–R820.
AWEH AFRICA BACKPACKERS
AREA: Durban North
STREET ADDRESS: 121 Briar Lane, Park Hill, Durban North, 4051
PHONE: +27 82 290 6063
WHATSAPP: +27 82 290 6063
EMAIL: awehafrica@gmail.com
WEBSITE: awehafrica.com
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Mixed dorms, private rooms. Braai area. Central Berea location.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from approximately R170–R250; private rooms from R520–R780.
ANSTEYS BEACH BACKPACKERS
AREA: The Bluff
STREET ADDRESS: 477 Marine Drive, Bluff, Durban, 4052, KwaZulu-Natal
PHONE: +27 31 467 1192
WHATSAPP: +27 76 807 6545
EMAIL: info@ansteysbeach.co.za
ansteysreservations@gmail.com
WEBSITE: ansteysbeach.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Mixed dorms, private rooms, camping. Direct beach access. Surf-oriented. The Bluff location — south of the harbour, across the bay from the city centre.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from approximately R180–R270; private rooms from R550–R850; camping from R120 per person.
DURBAN BACKPACKERS — ON THE BEACH
AREA: Durban North
STREET ADDRESS: 17 The Promenade, Glenashley, Durban North, 4051
PHONE: +27 31 572 4054
WHATSAPP: +27 83 456 1664
EMAIL: stay@glenashleybeach.co.za
WEBSITE: glenashleybeach.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Mixed dorms, en-suite private rooms, sea-view rooms. On the beachfront at Ansteys Beach, The Bluff. Surfboard hire.
PRICE RANGE: Budget to mid-range. Dorm beds from approximately R200–R300; private rooms from R650–R1,050. Sea-view rooms at a premium.
PEACEVALE BACKPACKERS
AREA: Valley of a Thousand Hills
STREET ADDRESS: 132 Peacevale Road, Peacevale, Drummond, 3626, KwaZulu-Natal
PHONE: +27 79 697 2881
WHATSAPP: +27 79 697 2881
EMAIL: bookings@peacevalegetaway.co.za
WEBSITE: peacevalegetaway.co.za
SOCIAL: Facebook
ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Mixed dorms, private rooms, camping. Rural/semi-rural setting in the hills above Pinetown. Good for Baz Bus arrivals and overlanders using Durban as a staging point.
PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from approximately R160–R230; private rooms from R480–R720; camping from R110 per person.
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