Durban Backpackers

Hostel/Backpacker accommodation, 2-star17 The Promenade, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban North, South AfricaShow on map

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4.05 reviews

Check-in from 2:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM. The front desk is staffed around the clock, so a late arrival is fine.
Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.2 out of 10, at 17 The Promenade, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal.

Outdoor Pool and Terrace: Guests can relax and unwind by enjoying the outdoor pool or admiring the view from the terrace.

Convenient Amenities: From complimentary wireless internet to tour assistance and barbecue grills, guests can enjoy a range of amenities tailored for their comfort.

Accessible Location: With Umhlanga Rocks Beach just a 3-minute walk away and other key attractions a short drive from the property, Durban Backpackers offers the perfect seaside retreat.

Book your stay at Durban Backpackers now for a beachfront experience like no other!

What this place offers

Smoke-free property
Tours/ticket assistance
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace

Rooms

4.0

Guest rating

Rated 4.0 out of 10 by 5 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness7.3
Service7.7
Location8.2
Rooms7.5
Amenities6.9
Value6.9
Food & drink7.7

Guests mention

Great locationFriendly staffComfortable beds

bheki
November 2019
I don’t like that place I won’t book it again in fact I didn’t even stay there I don’t like animals and there was no privacy I ended up not sleeping there I knew Early I won’t even sleep there
Rudie
November 2019
Nice view, but there are cockroaches and fishmoths everywhere. This place needs a pest control company ASAP.
At first Micheal told us to go on a booking site to pay via card, which he did on my cellphone. At this stage…
John
November 2019
Terrible, terrible, please do yourself a favor,even if they want you to stay for free do not go. The pictures you see on the internet are misleading, you will not find the place as advertised. The place is dirty, I had…
Dorothy M Lulu
November 2019
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Verified traveler
September 2019
La cercania del mar pero el desayuno muy simple.personal atento y agradable

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated June 2025.

Where you’ll be

17 The Promenade, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban North, South Africa

Guests rate the location 8.2 out of 10 — very good.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 2:00 PM until 06:00 PM

Check-out by 10:00 AM

No children

No pets

No smoking anywhere on the property

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Pets. Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds. No rollaway/extra beds available

General. Professional property host/manager

Children and extra beds. No cribs (infant beds) available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
That the desk is staffed when you land, and that the room is held past cut-off.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Durban Backpackers

What time is check-in and check-out at Durban Backpackers?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Durban Backpackers allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Durban Backpackers?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Does Durban Backpackers have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Durban Backpackers have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

Can I check in late at Durban Backpackers?

The property lists a front desk staffed 24 hours, so a late arrival should be possible. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Rooms are still released after a cut-off at some properties regardless of the desk hours, so tell us your arrival time and we'll have them hold it.

How do I book Durban Backpackers?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Durban Backpackers?

17 The Promenade, Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban North.

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