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KZN Midlands Backpackers Hostels

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PIETERMARITZBURG

THE MIDLANDS

PMB BACKPACKERS LODGE

AREA: Midlands

STREET ADDRESS: 78 Leinster Rd, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201

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PHONE: +27 33 386 1957

WHATSAPP: +27 72 232 4661

EMAIL: backpackerspmb@gmail.com

WEBSITE: pmbbackpackers.co.za

SOCIAL: Facebook

ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories and private rooms.

PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R180–R280; private rooms from ~R500–R800.

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GOOGLE RATING: ~3.7 / 5

BOOKING.COM RATING: N/A

MSUNDUZI RIVER VIEW BACKPACKERS

AREA: Midlands

STREET ADDRESS: 51 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201

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PHONE: +27 82 677 9920

WHATSAPP: +27 72 313 0998 (WhatsApp is the only reliable way to reach them — use it)

EMAIL: N/A

WEBSITE: N/A

SOCIAL: N/A

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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dormitories and private rooms, river-facing.

PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R190–R300; private rooms from ~R550–R850.

RIVERSIDE MANOR

AREA: KZN MIDLANDS

STREET ADDRESS: R103 Old Main Road, Rosetta, 3301

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PHONE: +27 83 310 5632

WHATSAPP: +27 83 310 5632

EMAIL: enquiries@riversidemanor.co.za

WEBSITE: riversidemanor.co.za

SOCIAL: Facebook

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ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Rooms and dorms in a manor house setting, riverside.

PRICE RANGE: Budget to mid-range. From ~R250 per person sharing.

SUMMER PLACE BACKPACKERS LODGE

AREA: KZN MIDLAND

STREET ADDRESS: New Formosa Rd, Estcourt, 3310

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PHONE: +27 82 677 9920

WHATSAPP: +27 83 561 8996

EMAIL: alet@summerplacelodge.co.za

WEBSITE: www.summerplacelodge.co.za - insecure connection

SOCIAL: N/A

ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Dorms and private rooms, farmstay-style.

PRICE RANGE: Budget. Dorm beds from ~R200–R300; private rooms from ~R550–R900.

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