Popular Amenities
Room (Large Single Sleeper Unit)
700 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore detailsNear Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail
When you stay at Umhlanga Backpackers in Umhlanga, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Durban Beach. This hostel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from uShaka Marine World and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and lockers. Free self parking is available onsite.
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Umhlanga Main Beach - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Umhlanga Lighthouse - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Umhlanga Hospital - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Mount Edgecombe Country Club - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi
Sibaya Casino - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
Beachwood Golf Course - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Japanese Gardens - 11.2 km / 6.9 mi
Umdloti Beach - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Durban Beach - 13 km / 8.1 mi
Golden Mile - 13.1 km / 8.1 mi
The nearest major airport is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 21.3 km / 13.2 mi
Afrikaans, English
Top family-friendly amenities
Popular Amenities
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
Barbecue grill(s)
Free tea bags/instant coffee
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Things to do
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Family friendly
No cribs (infant beds)
Guest services
Multilingual staff
Housekeeping - once per stay
Limited housekeeping
Outdoors
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Terrace
Languages spoken
Afrikaans
English
Families love it for
No cribs (infant beds)
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
Wheelchair accessible
Shared/communal kitchen access
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 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
There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Children and extra beds
Property payment types
Fees
Optional extras
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