100 Hollesley Road, Bluff, 4052 Durban, South Africa
#72 of 85 hotels in Durban
Guests' ChoiceBased on 33 hostel reviews
6.8Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.2
Location
7.7
Facilities
6.9
Staff
8.7
Value for money
7.6
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Reviewed: 5 February 2023
Laura
GermanyI much appreciated the kind, supportive and quick response to my requests from the hostel manager. Thank you very much!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 23 April 2022
Phebe
South AfricaThe fact that there was no water but not their fault . They were helpful though it all
Staff were very friendly and the place was very clean. They were very helpful and accomdating as the water was off due to the floods
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 27 September 2021
Lindokuhle
South AfricaThe place is little bit far from the town.
I like everything about that place if it happens we will come back we really enjoyed being there.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 27 September 2021
Thabo
South AfricaNot having toilet paper in the bathroom.
I had my own breakfast. The location was okay.
Stayed in September 2021
Reviewed: 30 August 2021
Hagesh
South AfricaWhilst the facilities at the backpackers are basic dorms the cleanliness, extra blankets on a cold night and hot clean showers more than make up for the basic offering. Sembe and Engela went out of their way to ensure that I had a great stay. Thanks guys, will definitely see you again.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 22 January 2024
Zelda
South AfricaI had to cancel ,cause that place is filthy,stinky?swimming pool are green and slashy.We had to look for alternative accommodation and did'nt budget for that accommodation.I don't understand why you refered us to that pigsty
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 December 2023
Melinda
South AfricaInsert on all over the place
Baboons
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Anisha
ZimbabweT he host was awesome and let us have a late checkout. I also loved the pool and sporting facilities
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Masegare
South AfricaThe kitchen was smelling bad. The swimming pool was not in a good condition for use. There's no pots, plates or utensils. You have to bring your own. The place it's okay for school camps not for vacation.
The staff is friendly. The owner is also friendly. It's a safe facility. It's a big space you can braai and chill with friends. The place it's near the mall and the complex, petrol garage and the network is very strong.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 April 2023
Cullem
South AfricaNo negatives at all.
Very structured arrangements but flexible and understanding. Staff most obliging. Safe parking provided for my vehicle - very safe once I was in.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Cullem
South AfricaNothing - No negatives
Very accommodating staff, booking responsive, very secure, exceptionally friendly - just a great facility
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 December 2022
Louise
South AfricaIt was a great idea , and comfortable
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 6 November 2022
Sipho
South AfricaIt was a little bit far from Moses Mabhida stadium but the location is ok and the monkeys are a little bit scary for people who are not used to seeing them so close
They are very helpful and friendly the place is very clean as well It is an excellent place for a big group
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 16 April 2022
Welcome
South AfricaToilets
Good fir school kids
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 26 February 2022
Nadia
South AfricaMy friend enjoyed the stay
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 10 January 2022
Myataza
South AfricaEverything was perfect
Warm welcome kindness and love
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 30 December 2021
Musa
South Africaseeing that this is a school, most of the maintenance services stop when. the schools are closed, Iwould suggest that the school hires a temp, who will ensure that the showers and Toilets are cleaned, even if it's a half a day temp, it will help on the upkeep of the facility. They can place a similar arrangement for someone to clean the pool, even if it's once a week until the schools reopen. I thinks by ensuring the upkeep of the place, will invite more visitors, maybe they can even raise the lodgings fee a bit in order for the school to benefit more.
This is actually a school, the staff members are very friendly. we were able to have a reunion with ease. freedom of movement and no restrictions.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 14 October 2021
Tshabalala
South AfricaNot applicable
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 3 July 2021
Mabitsela
South AfricaYou dont want to know. The experience was just bad
Only the staff was well mannered but the facilities were terrible
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 2 May 2021
Anonymous
South AfricaThe shower blocked once.
The staff was very friendly and helpful. They gave me a very warm welcome. I felt at home and the place is very peaceful and clean.
Stayed in May 2021
Reviewed: 18 October 2021
Anonymous
South AfricaIt was a false advertisement,the place wasn't what we saw from the booking.com.it was filthy.the swimming pool was also filthy.it was a waist of money.i wouldn't recommend that place to anyone.This is not even a guest facility it was just primary school
The place was secured.The water was hot
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Ntsako
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 November 2022
Hugesh
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 7 November 2022
Lesetja
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2022
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