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Durban Backpackers on the beach

17 The Promenade | Glenashley, Durban, South Africa
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Lesotho
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26 reviews 26 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed upstairs with two of us in a double bed and the other in a single. The room was clean and nice if not shiny and new. There was a huge bathtub and a deck with patio glass doors that had an unbeatable view of the Ocean, especially at sunrise. This place is out from the city center but... More

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johannesburg
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3 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

we stayed just one night, rooms were a bit used, but i would say standard for B&B. Helpfull staff. Beach is just 400m away, if you have room upstairs, you can see it from windows. There is well stocked kitchen, and some sitting room.

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Chetwynd, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

I had a great two-night stay here in March! The shuttle from the airport (70 rand) delivered me to the door. My reservation over the phone could not be found but no worries as they had ample space in the four-bed dorms. Bedding is fresh, dorms are ensuite, and there's a well-stocked kitchen and small sitting room with TV in... More

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Somerset West, South Africa
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28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2012

This B&B is a typical seaside holiday home - tiles floors, laid back attitude and lots of back packers. Facilities are standard for most B&Bs and the atmosphere is restful and laid back. The cats and dog are all friendly which is great when you miss your own animals. The view of the beach from the rooms is great -... More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Ive stayed at On the Beach on two occasions - once in thier dorms and most recently in a triple share, sea facing room. The backpacker experience here was great - their dorms are small, but perfect for a group of friends travelling together. The kitchen was well allocated and thier friendly staff made it very easy for us to... More

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Moscow
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141 reviews 141 reviews
108 hotel reviews
Reviews in 86 cities Reviews in 86 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

The slogan of the hostel is "affordable luxury". Well, it is actually cheap, clean, cosy, but not luxurious at all. 2 small buildings, a pool between them. No wifi (though promised on their web site), no air conditioning. Very close to the beach, there is a mall in 500 meters away (Spar, cafe, bar, wifi available!), Virginia airport is just... More

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Rouen, France
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2012
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Moscow, Russia
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70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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Address: 17 The Promenade | Glenashley, Durban, South Africa
Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Durban
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Ranked #19 of 58 Speciality lodging in Durban
Price range (per night): RM66 - 103
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