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Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban

2.0 star property
Pet-friendly hostel connected to the convention centre in Essenwood with free breakfast
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Exterior
Exterior
Property amenity
Premium bedding, bed sheets
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
119 Ninth Avenue, Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Florida Road
    5 min walk
  • Greyville Race Course
    8 min walk
  • Joop's Place
    2 min walk
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    12 min drive

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Single Room

Highlights

Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Durban

You'll be connected to the convention centre at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban, and within a 20-minute stroll of African Art Centre and Durban Botanical Gardens. Highlights at this Tuscan hostel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find wired Internet in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Essenwood hostel, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Sahara Stadium Kingsmead and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Moses Mabhida Stadium.
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What's nearby

  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 17 min walk
  • Durban Beach - 3 min drive
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 3 min drive
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive
  • uShaka Marine World - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joop's Place - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Doughed Woodfired Dining Experiences - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Boston Brew - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Keys On Florida - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cubaña - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban

Pet-friendly hostel connected to the convention centre in Essenwood with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban. Free self parking is available.

This Tuscan-style Durban hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1950
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • On-site shopping
  • No smoking on site
Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban offers 8 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (ZAR 40 per hour)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1950
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7:30 AM - 8 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 11 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: ZAR 40 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 80 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Gibela Backpackers Durban
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?

Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?

Yep, Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?

The closest beach to Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban is Umhlanga Rocks Beach (11.5 km).

Does Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban have a pool?

Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban has an outdoor pool.

Does Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?

There isn't one on site, but Royal Durban Golf Club is a short 10-minute walk away.

Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abraham Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in superclean place
Very helpful staff and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Natalia, JB

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not that good, I'm afraid. Supply system of water to the showers was so bad, the hot and cold water is on and off. This can cause harm to the travellers. Rooms are not cleaned, sheets not changes. Please if this is how the B&B is operated, then it must be stated so when advertising so that travellers can be prepared to clean the rooms themselves and take sheets for laundry so you can have clean sheets daily.