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Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban

2.0 star property
Pet-friendly hostel connected to the convention center in Essenwood with free breakfast

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Exterior
Property amenity
Premium bedding, bed sheets
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
119 Ninth Avenue, Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

What's nearby

  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Durban Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 6 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 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

Hostel near Moses Mabhida Stadium
Located close to African Art Centre and Durban Botanical Gardens, Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and shopping on site. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban boast comforts such as premium bedding.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Gibela Backpackers Lodge
Gibela Backpackers Durban
Gibela Backpackers
Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban
Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban Durban
Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 80 per person applies.

Where is Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban located?

Located in Essenwood, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of African Art Centre and Durban Botanical Gardens. Sahara Stadium Kingsmead and Moses Mabhida Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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.