Angle Rock Backpackers is the hostel for world class scuba diving and surfing, great expanses of sandy beach and the warm Indian Ocean all year round. Of course Angle Rock Backpackers has great accommodation and facilities. All shops, restaurants, takeaways, groceries, Internet cafe, travel agent etc are a mere 2min 28second walk from the hostel. So you are beginning to feel the temptation to pack your bags and satisfy that travel bug? Great:-) Then check out how to get to Angle Rock Backpackers, For you land lubbers out there, check out the other trips and tours which we can arrange to give you a great feeling for Kwa Zulu Natal and Durban. - Read more

Come and experience beach living at its best with the friendly Palmboom family and staff who will immediately make you feel at home. Owner run by a surfing family, we are situated on the beach and offer a real taste of the laid back surfing lifestyle, for surfers and non-surfers alike. Enjoy long leisurely strolls on our beautiful unspoilt & protected beaches (International Blue Flag status) with excellent lifeguards to keep a watchful eye on you when you are swimming or surfing. If getting up early to watch spectacular sunrises is your thing, you will be in the right place! Take a stroll to the beach armed with a steaming mug of coffee and experience the magic of early mornings at Ansteys. We are close to all amenities and a quick drive from the city centre or airport. - Read more

We are an established International Youth Hostel in Central Durban just two minutes walk from the famous Golden Mile. The Golden Mile is known for year-round bathing beaches, nightspots and all amenities. Clean, comfortable accommodation in dorms or private rooms, overseen by friendly, efficient staff. - Read more

The Blue Sky Mining offers clean, comfortable and affordable accommodation to backpackers, sportsmen, holiday makers as well as business men. Come and explore this spectacular hostel consisting of dormitories with its own showers and toilets, en-suite double/twin rooms as well as camping facilities. All accommodation (except camping) gets serviced on a daily basis to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible. The incredible décor and artwork in and outside the house will be something you have never experienced in your life before. Sleeping in a F250 truck is just one of the attractions the Blue Sky Mining has got to offer. We have got a cozy communal lounge with DSTV, dining room area, rock swimming-pool, pool-table, fully equipped self-catering kitchen with refrigeration and storage facilities, fireplace entertainment area and a licensed bar. - Read more

Situated in Durban North between the City Centre and Umhlanga Rocks, On The Beach is literally that - on the beach. Watch the waves break over the golden sand in your front yard, pop down for an early morning dip and search for shells as you unwind in this little bit of paradise. Close enough to everything you could possibly need; restaurants, banks, bars and the cinema and only 10 minutes drive from the bustling city centre - what more could you ask for. - Read more

You're about to discover a contemporary-style backpackers, designed to provide you with a comfortable stay in the most cross–cultural city in South Africa. This stylish and tranquil lodge is owned and managed by a former guide and keen traveler. Fellow travelers will receive good insider tips and travel recommendations, as well as superior comfort, in a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. Gibela Backpackers Lodge is conveniently located in the safe, residential area of Morningside. Gibela is within walking distance to the center of Durban’s entertainment life, Florida Road, where there are restaurants, cocktail bars, clubs and coffee shops galore (check-out our what’s hot list). Only a few steps from Gibela's front gate there is a grocery store, auto-teller and post office. Guests can walk to the Botanical Gardens, Golden Mile Beaches, currency exchange and famous brand surf-gear factory shops. We are on both inner city transport networks, which link you to the museums, cinemas, Indian Market and Juma Mosque, in less than a 10-minute bus ride from the hostel. - Read more

Set in a tropical garden, with our African ethnic theme and décor, you will hardly believe that you have arrived in South Africa’s third largest city ‘Durban’. A blend of cleanliness and affordability, the Hippo Hide caters for the discerning independent traveller. Our exceptionally friendly and efficient staff can help you plan your trip, organize tours and safaris, provide you with broadband internet and generally make your stay in Durban an unforgettable experience. We at HIPPO HIDE promise to bring you a friendly, helpful, comfortable, clean, cultural & sociable backpacking experience. - Read more

Mitchell Park is situated high above the city in the upmarket suburb of Morningside. Spacious verandas overlook the city and surrounding parks. Neat double and single rooms - each with its own handbasin - line the corridors of this cool, airy building in what adds up to a restful atmosphere. Dormitories with bunk beds accommodate larger groups and theres a huge kitchen for self catering as well as a diningroom, lounges, TV room and pool table. It is within easy walking distance of the shops and restaurants of vibey Florida road, and on the main bus routes to the beaches and city. - Read more

Situated minutes away from pubs, restaurants, movies & shops, Nomads is a friendly, homley spot run by Leigh & her staff. After 11 years of being in business, they promise to provide efficient service in a welcoming atmosphere. They will go out of their way to make you feel at home, help you with travel info & answer any other questions you might have. While you chilling around the pool or hanging out at the Bambooza Bar you'll more than likely make a bunch of new friends, experiance some memorable moments and have fun. Nomads offers all the usual facilities that a traveller needs. The bar, pool table and swimming pool are located in the original house whilst the second house has large, comfortable doubles and fans in all the rooms. They offer meals and African and Indian theme nights to tempt your taste buds. - Read more

We have a modern fully-equipped, 2 bed roomed, self-catering cottage which sleeps 4-6 pax, with TV lounge, an open plan kitchen and bathroom. Step into our pool from your front patio! We also have two family rooms sleeping 4 pax. These have a shared bathroom. We also have a spacious and bright dorm sleeping 10, with its own fully equipped kitchen, shower and toilet. Other amenities include a TV room for guest's use, with TV and video, a large sparkling pool a large poolside entertainment area with braais (barbecues), plenty of secure off street parking and some others. Breakfasts and home-cooked meals are available on request. - Read more

Stonehaven Lodge and Conference Centre is a 3 star accommodation and conference venue based in Mount West, Curry’s Post Road, Nottingham Road in the Kwazulu Natal region of South Africa. We offer great facilities that accommodate from small groups to bigger groups of up to 64 pax, sharing. Our service is very personalized yet world class. Our setting offers a convenient and affordable stopover for Local and International tourists who wish to visit the Central Drakensburg and many more tourist attractions in South Africa. Ideally situated along the Durban – Johannesburg corridor, Stonehaven Lodge and Conference Centre is a place of exceptional natural beauty with rich cultural heritage, a world with a rolling panorama of mountains and forests, a lush of green pastures and is in the midst of perhaps the most spectacular wildlife in the world. - Read more

Surf n Dreams was started up by Nic Leppan and Grant Thomson, Whilst traveling around the world the idea was to create a friendly and unique environment for travelers to have a memorable stay in Durban and to explore all the exciting adventures it has to offer for overseas visitors. You will find the local hotspots only a few minutes walk from our doorstep which includes top restaurants, clubs and cocktail lounges. We are about 2km from the beach. Our aim is to provide a safe and fun place for backpackers to hang out and chill and be given the opportunity to see and do as much as possible in their stay. - Read more

Tekweni is located in the centre of Durbans hippest entertainment area: pubs, clubs, restaurants and markets are on the doorstep. It is comprised of 3 neighboring houses the oldest and main house built in 1896. We are close to everything, only two km to the beach and town. The various types of accommodation ramble across the 3 properties. You have the choice of staying right in the middle of the action or in one of our quieter more remote rooms away from the hustle and bustle. The rooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated all with ceiling fans. We also offer accommodation in our fully furnished flats on a monthly basis on request. Our fully equipped stainless steel kitchen is complete with all you need to whip up a great chow. Our numerous ablutions have been renovated to cater for the volumes and the needs of the backpacker. We have unlimited safe parking on the premises. We also have 24 hour security as well as cctv cameras. - Read more

Situated in upmarket Musgrave, across the road from Durban’s premier “Essenwood Craft Market”. We are on all local bus routes and 5 minutes away from the city and beaches by car. Safe walking distance from Musgrave centre boasting with modern shopping facilities, banks, restaurants and cinemas. We are a Baz Bus Stop and offer transport to and from the airport at a cost. Our highly qualified friendly staff could also assist you with car hire, bus and plane tickets. Park your car in our safe off-street parking with 24 hour security and no curfew. Our Lodge offers self-catering facilities with a fully equipped kitchen. Our Dancing Gecko Lounge also provides a mini-buffet breakfast and home cooked lunches. Dinners are served on request and our outdoor entertainment area boasts ample area to relax next to our pool with braai-facilities. - Read more