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