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Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban

2.0 star property
Pet-friendly hostel connected to the convention centre in Essenwood with free breakfast

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Free daily buffet breakfast
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Premium bedding, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban sits near the African Art Centre and Moses Mabhida Stadium. Guests start their day with a free breakfast buffet, shop on-site, and relax in the garden. The property offers a library for quiet moments and WiFi access in public areas.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included

Room options

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Shower, hair dryer, towels

Single Room

Highlights

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

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Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Shared Dormitory, Men only

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

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Premium bedding, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

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Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

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

Getting around

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

About this property

Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban

Hostel near Durban Botanical Gardens
Located close to African Art Centre and Moses Mabhida Stadium, Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and shopping on-site. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a gift shop and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban offer comforts, such as premium bedding.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi; wired internet (ZAR 40 per hour)

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1950
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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 at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: ZAR 40 per hour (rates may vary)
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 80 per person (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 80 per person applies.

Where is Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban located?

Located in Essenwood, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of African Art Centre and Durban Botanical Gardens. Sahara Stadium Kingsmead and Moses Mabhida Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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