The Beverly Hills HotelvsTekweni Backpackers Hostel
Both Tekweni Backpackers Hostel and Beverly Hills are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Beverly Hills is preferred by most writers compared to Tekweni Backpackers Hostel. Beverly Hills ranks #2 in Durban with recommendations from 2 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet.
The Beverly Hills Hotel
54 Lighthouse Rd, Umhlanga Rocks 4320, South Africa
From $231/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"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."
Fodor's
"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
Tekweni Backpackers Hostel
169 Ninth Avenue, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Business Center
Insight Guides
"One of the oldest and best backpacker hostels in Durban, the Tekweni sprawls over three houses near to Florida Road and offers a good selection of rooms and dorms."
Rough Guide
"Large hostel near Florida Rd... features plenty of communal areas, a pool and bar. Braais and other social gatherings cater to a young, energetic clientele. Monthly accommodation is also available."
Lonely Planet
"A slightly saggy place that nevertheless attracts the party animals who like raucous, gregarious surrounds." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Its courtyard, complete with pool and bar, gets jammed with socialising backpackers on Friday and Saturday nights...includes a couple of well-maintained and artfully decorated lodges." Full review