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HOSTEL DURBAN - GIBELA BACKPACKERS LODGE
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Durban - Gibela Backpackers Lodge 119 Ninth Avenue Morningside Durban 4001 South Africa Tel. 031-3036291  |
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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 traveller. Fellow travellers will receive good insider tips and travel recommendations, as well as superior comfort, in a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. Facilities and cleanliness - what our guests say: - 'If there are hostels in heaven – they are Gibela Lodge' - 'Rooms, beds and showers are absolutely tops' - 'Definitely a step up from the rest' - 'Lovely warm décor & spotless facilities' - 'The nicest and most well run hostel we stayed in during our time in South Africa' - 'Thanks for a very relaxing and comfortable stay in the nicest dorm I've been so far.' - '[It's] no problem to be far from home when you come to stay at this lovely place.' We appreciate the importance of clean facilities; we ensure that everything is spotless. The hostel is a non-smoking establishment. Gibela's facilities include: - Free clean and fresh sheet, pillow and duvets (towels in private rooms) - Free coffee and tea, all day - Free breakfast (cereals, yoghurt, bread & spreads, tea, coffee, fruit juice and fruit) - Free book exchange - heaps of books and magazines. - Free Durban & KwaZulu-Natal maps and advice - Free luggage storage - Free safety deposit - Free modern, clean & equipped self-catering kitchen - Free car and bike parking - Free access to guide books from all around the world - Bright, clean “Zulu Zen” decorated rooms - Spotless modern bathrooms with 24 hour running hot water - Cosy, comfortable Bohemian Indian style courtyard - Internet, computers with memory card readers and public phone - Hair dryer and iron - on request - No curfew, no lockout - enjoy your freedom! Gibela has 4 twin rooms, 2 x 4 bed dorms and 2 x 6 bed dorms. There are four bathrooms in the hostel consisting of 6 showers and 5 toilets. Our rooms are neat and well equipped with comfortable beds, ceiling fans and ample pack space. Information Get immersed in the country's culture, history and nature! We proved INFORMATION on every spot in South Africa: What to see and do - Where to stay – Accommodation bookings in National Parks - How to get there - Bus, train and flight ticket reservations - Day and overnight trips Our local staff can offer tips and advice on how best to navigate the city - including sightseeing, museums, restaurants and activity events. Durban is a special place. We at Gibela want to help to share the experience of our city’s mixed cultural heritage and make sure your stay in our “Kingdom” is an enjoyable and memorable experience.
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| Bed price from: | 120.00 ZAR |
| Double/Twin Room: | 300.00 ZAR |
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| Number of rooms: | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Reception open between 07H00 and 21H00 Open 24 Hours Open all year round |
| Opening times (over the year): | Reception open between 07H00 and 21H00 Open 24 Hours Open all year round |
Directions
| Bus: | Durban Bus Station - NMR Avenue +/- 3 km from hostel Taxi - +/- R40 |
| Parking: | Off street parking. |
| Location: | Our location Gibela Backpackers Lodge is conveniently located in the safe, residential area of Morningside. Gibela is within walking distance to the centre 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 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. |
| Rail: | Durban Train Station - NMR Avenue +/- 3 km from hostel Taxi - +/- R40 |
| Airport: | Durban International Airport +/- 20km +/- R 150 for a Taxi. From the airport / South Coast / Wild Coast Follow the signs direction Durban and N2 North. Keep left direction Stanger, North Coast, Pietermaritzburg, N2 North +/- 10 km at big intersection follow signs to Durban City As you enter Durban keep in the middle lane. Take the Ridge Road / Tollgate / Berea off ramp. (Semi-circle bridge) Cross over Ridge Road and continue direction of the city, keep in left lane – this is Berea Road North. Continue over Musgrave Road and turn left into Botanic Gardens 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 9th Avenue. We are on the left - no 119 Ninth Avenue (Silver steel car gates) |
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