Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban

2.0 star property
Pet-friendly hostel with outdoor pool, connected to the convention centre, near African Art Centre

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Internet in the lobby
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Gift shops/newsstands
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Premium bedding
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Single Room

Highlights

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

Twin Room

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Florida Road - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Durban Beach - 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

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 32 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

At Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of uShaka Marine World and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include self-parking and buffet breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Other highlights at this Tuscan hostel include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 8 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (11 years old and younger) are not allowed
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets stay for free

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Shopping

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1950
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for ZAR 40 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 80 per person (one-way)

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 80 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (3-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (18-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban and nearby?
Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban has an outdoor pool and a garden.
What's the area around Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban like?
Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban is a short 5-minute walk from Florida Road and 17 minutes' walk from Durban Botanical Gardens.

Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay in superclean place
Very helpful staff and very clean
Abraham Pierre, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified Expedia guest review