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Gibela Backpackers LodgevsThe Beverly Hills Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Beverly Hills is preferred by most reviewers compared to Gibela Backpackers Lodge. Beverly Hills ranks #2 in Durban with approval from 2 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
Gibela Backpackers Lodge
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
119 Ninth Avenue, Morningside, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Pool
- Free Parking
"Immaculately organized hostel with a restful atmosphere, tastefully decorated rooms and single-sex dorms... Strict no-smoking policy and no check-in after 9pm."
"One of Durban’s best hostels, it has sparkling surfaces and rooms neat enough to pass an army major’s inspection... and helpful owner Elmar is the man-in-the-know about all things Durban and beyond." Full review
The Beverly Hills Hotel
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
54 Lighthouse Rd, Umhlanga Rocks 4320, South Africa
From $231/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"They didn’t pull out all the stops on the exterior, but this top-notch classic is deliciously stylish on the inside. It’s the perfect place for a platinum-card splurge."
"In a high-rise building right on the beach, this upscale hotel is popular with both vacationers and businesspeople and has a longstanding reputation for gracious hospitality." Full review