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Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban

Popular Amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Free wifi
Pool
Parking
Housekeeping
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Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban Room Options

Shared Dormitory, Men only

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

Shared Dormitory, Women only

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

Single Room

sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore details

Twin Room

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About this property

Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban

In Durban (Essenwood)


Located in Durban (Essenwood), Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban is within a 5-minute drive of African Art Centre and Durban Botanical Gardens. This hostel is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Sahara Stadium Kingsmead and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Moses Mabhida Stadium.


Make yourself at home in one of the 8 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.


Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Tuscan-style hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.


Featured amenities include wired internet access (surcharge), luggage storage, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Florida Road - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
African Art Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Greyville Race Course - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
St. Mary's - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Royal Durban Golf Club - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Killie Campbell Africana Library - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Durban Botanical Gardens - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Mitchell Park Zoo - 1.5 km / 1 mi
St James Anglican Church - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
The Internet Cafe - 2 km / 1.3 mi
St. Thomas' Church - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Kings Park Stadium - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Wardkiss Museum - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Golden Mile - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi

The nearest major airport is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 32.9 km / 20.5 mi



Languages

English

Amenities

Top family-friendly amenities

Popular Amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Free wifi
Pool
Parking
Housekeeping

Parking and transportation

  • Airport transportation (surcharge)

  • Free self parking

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grill(s)

  • Coffee/tea in common areas

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

Conveniences

  • Gift shops or newsstand

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Tours/ticket assistance

  • Daily housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1

  • Terrace

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities nearby

  • Free self parking

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Common areas

  • Wired internet access - surcharge

  • Shared/communal kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

late check-in subject to availability

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

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 during the following times:<ul><li>Monday - Saturday: 7:30 AM - 8 PM</li></ul> This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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.

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