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Gibela Backpackers Lodge - Durban
Durban, South Africa

119 Ninth Avenue
Morningside, Between Sandile Thusi & Clarence Road
Durban
KwaZulu-Natal (Province of KwaZulu-Natal), South Africa  4001

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DURBAN FIRST GRADED HOSTEL - 4 stars BREAKFAST INCLUDED. PETIT DéJEUNER COMPRIS. DESAYUNO INCLUIDO FRüCHSTüCH EINBEGRIFFEN

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Property type: Hostel     8 guest rooms/units   Built: 1950, renovated: 2003
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Overview

Minimum 2 night stay
Checkin before 21H00
NON SMOKING PROPERTY

What a HIDDEN GEM !!! Clean, Friendly, Very comfortable. Preferred staying here than B&B's. Recommend it any time.

'Excellent clean and comfortable accommodation. Friendly and informative also. I prefer this type of hostel to the typical hostels - at least I can get to sleep here!!

'very comfortable rooms, great showers and great stay. Thank you so much for helping us. It was great to have such friendly and helpful faces around

We enjoyed our stay here very much - nice and very clean - Lovely house.

Location & Transportation

Peaceful, quiet and tranquil, Gibela Backpackers Lodge is situated in Morningside close to trendy Florida Road.

  DirectionsDIRECTIONS

From the airport / South Coast / Wild Coast
Take the M4 / City road Southern Freeway
Take the Moore Road turn off
Continue up Moore Road till you get to Cleaver Road.
Turn right here, this becomes Botanical Garden Road.
Pass The Botanical Gardens, now called Cowey Road.
Pass Bread Ahead Bakery & Woolworths Food store.
Cross over Marriot Road and at the next traffic light turn right down Clarence Road.
Second left is Ninth Avenue.
We are on the left - no 119 Ninth Avenue (Big metal car gates).

From Pietermaritzburg / Drakensberg
You will be traveling along the N3.
As you enter Durban keep in the second left lane.
Take the Ridge Road / Tollgate / Berea off ramp.
Cross over Ridge Road and continue direction of the city, keep in middle lane this is Berea Road North.
Continue over Musgrave Road and turn left into Botanic
Gardens Road at The Institute of Technology.
Pass The Botanical Gardens, now called Cowey Road.
Pass Bread Ahead Bakery & Woolworths Food store.
Cross over Marriot Road and at the next traffic light turn right down Clarence Road.
Second left is Ninth Avenue.
We are on the left - no 119 Ninth Avenue (Big metal car gates)

From North Coast / Zululand
You will be traveling along the N2.
+/- 35 km north of Durban take the Ballito off ramp.
Turn left, around two traffic circles and at traffic light right direction Durban / Umhlanga.
Continue till you enter Durban, on the right ABSA Rugby Stadium.
Keep right, at first intersection turn right into Argyle Road.
Continue up Argyle Road, cross over Umgeni & Windermere Road.
Cross over Avondale (traffic light) next left is Ninth Avenue.
We are on the right - no 119 Ninth Avenue (Big metal car gates)
  TransportationOn both inner city bus routes.
  AirportDurban International Airport. 25 km south of Durban. 20 min drive . One way taxi fare +/- R 130-00 per four seater vehicle.

Amenities & Attractions

This newly renovated lodge have 4 twin rooms and three 6-bed dorms.
Twin rooms are fitted with two single beds and dorms are fitted with 2 or 3 bunk beds. Bedding is included in the price. (Towels provided in twin rooms)
Our fully equiped self- catering kitchen is open 24 hours. We have no curfew and our office hours are between 07H00 and 20H00.
Bookings advisable.

  Local Attractions
Beach - 4 km
Victoria Street market & Indian Quarters - 2 km
UShaka Marine World - 7 km
Florida Road - 500m
  Amenities
All inclusive planBBQ areaBar/lounge
Bike ParkingBreakfast included (continental)Bureau de Change
Car Parking AvailableCar rentalCommon Room
Credit Cards AcceptedCurrency exchangeFacilities Breakfast Included
Free Car ParkGardensGuest Kitchen
Linen IncludedLinen includedLuggage Storage
Newspaper complimentaryNo CurfewNo Lockout
No SmokingNo curfewOpen 24 Hours
Parking (free)Pets not allowedTaxes included in price
Taxi serviceTelephone/Fax FacilitiesTour assistance
TowelsTravel Desk/Travel Info

Guest Room Amenities

Bunk Beds Linen Included Open space Storage Units

  Room Types
male dorm
mixed dorm
quad (4 beds)
single
standard
twin (2 beds)
  Room Amenities
Backpacker facilitiesMaid service daily
MicrowaveNon-smoking rooms
Shared bathroomShowers without bath
TelephoneTelevision not available

Food & Restaurants

  Local Restaurants
Joop'sSteak House - These guys know their game.
Bistro On NinthMediteranean Cuisine - One of the top 10 in South Africa
VintageIndian - South Indian
BbbAfrican Fusion - Hip funky fun Cocktail Bar
Cristina MartinsCookery School

Payment Information

Rate details: rates quoted is per person
Deposit requested prior to arrival: After confirming your reservation, you will be contacted by Gibela Backpackers Lodge - Durban.
Additional charges: A charge may be incurred for extra persons in a room.
Credit cards accepted on location: Visa  MasterCard  American Express 
Cancellation policy: (booking payments are non-refundable, unless specified otherwise)
A 30% non-refundable deposit must be made to confirm reservation. No shows are charged full first night rates.

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