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The Tree Top Village Urban Glamping is situated on the main road of St Lucia, surrounded by restaurants and just across the street from the fresh fruit market. The hostel features 2 large swimming pools with sundecks, pool loungers and gazebos. We feel free, we stay at peace no noise

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9.1
Superb
275 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Located in Ethels Drive, Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge offers panoramic views over the Northern Drakensberg. The quirky hostel has a rock pool, hot tub and a restaurant. Free WiFi is available.

The individually decorated rooms at Amphitheatre Backpackers are fitted with a fan, tea-and-coffee making facilities, linen and towels. Some of the rooms have access to a communal bathroom. Some rooms are located in converted grain silos, using solar energy to heat the water Great find. Family backpacker unit. Had a small kitchen space for basic food prep. Bar is a great place to socialize, play pool, climb a wall or even have a Jacuzzi. Food is also available to purchase. Kids enjoyed the resident cats floating around too.

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6.5
Review score
443 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

Situated in Ballito, within 200 metres of Salmon Bay Beach and 31 km of Umhlanga Lighthouse, Ballito Backpackers features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Boasting an ATM, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. Staff is friendly always willing to help✌️👍 Everything is neat

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5.9
Review score
958 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Situated in Durban, 5.7 km from Durban Botanic Gardens, The Easy Stay features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 8.6 km from uShaka Marine World, 8.8 km from Moses Mabhida Stadium and 9.2 km from Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.6 km from Durban ICC.

The rooms at the hostel are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a shower.

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4
Review score
1 reviews
Price from
US$16
per night

Set in Umkomaas, 1.9 km from Umkomaas Beach, Sea Lions Den Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a bar. The property is situated 41 km from Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve, 49 km from Durban Botanic Gardens and 50 km from Durban ICC. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

Situated in Durban, within 3.7 km of Durban Botanic Gardens and 4.6 km of Durban ICC, Back Packer Style features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 7.1 km from uShaka Marine World, 7.8 km from Kings Park Stadium and 11 km from Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.9 km from Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Umhlanga Lighthouse is 20 km from the hostel, while Westridge Park Tennis Stadium is 1.1 km from the property. King Shaka International Airport is 35 km away. The welcome and extra help they gave me. Was supposed to check in at 2 p.m., but they allowed me to get in a bit earlier to freshen up before my actual check-in time, which I liked the most. Thanks Back Packer Style

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6.4
Review score
8 reviews
Price from
US$16
per night

Located in Newcastle, within 7 km of Newcastle Golf Club and 26 km of Chelmsford Nature Reserve, Mama R's Hostel life experience provides accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is non-smoking and is set 49 km from Utrecht GR & Golf Club.

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5
Review score
1 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Situated in Cedara, within 5.8 km of Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve and 6.6 km of Howick Museum, Heights features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 9.4 km from Midmar Dam, 17 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve and 19 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.8 km from Howick Falls.

At the hostel, the rooms come with a wardrobe and a balcony with a mountain view. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave. It was clean and neat. Alit of space. Farm animals 🩷

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6.8
Review score
6 reviews
Price from
US$23
per night

Set within 20 km of Natal Zoological Gardens and 21 km of Baynesfield Estate Museum, Afro Africa Poperties provides rooms in Pietermaritzburg. The property is around 3.9 km from KwaZulu-Natal Museum, 5.9 km from Butterflies for Africa and 11 km from Queen Elizabeth Park Nature Reserve. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.7 km from Comrades Marathon House.

Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve is 26 km from the hostel, while Howick Museum is 27 km away. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 2 km from the property.

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6.5
Review score
2 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

Situated in Durban and with Durban Botanic Gardens reachable within 7.1 km, Bombay Crush features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is set 7.9 km from Durban ICC, 9.4 km from uShaka Marine World and 10 km from Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve. Umhlanga Lighthouse is 24 km from the hostel and Westridge Park Tennis Stadium is 4.1 km away. The staff member, I think her name was Tendai, she was really nice and cleaned the house properly.

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2.6
Review score
9 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

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