Blue Waters HotelvsGibela Backpackers Lodge
Blue Waters Hotel and Gibela Backpackers Lodge are both recommended by travel writers. Overall, Gibela Backpackers Lodge is the choice of most writers compared to Blue Waters Hotel. Gibela Backpackers Lodge comes in at #17 in Durban with accolades from 2 reviews such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Blue Waters Hotel
175 Snell Parade, North Beach, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $40/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet
"At the northern end of the beachfront, away from the madding Promenade crowd, Blue Waters is a classic hotel." Full review
Rough Guide
"A delightful 1950s Durban landmark opposite Battery Beach, with great views onto the oceanfront (every room has a balcony)."
Fodor's
"Ideally located on North Beach, 250 meters from the Suncoast Entertainment Complex, the Blue Waters Hotel is an excellent value." Full review
Gibela Backpackers Lodge
119 Ninth Avenue, Morningside, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Pool
- Free Parking
Rough Guide
"Immaculately organized hostel with a restful atmosphere, tastefully decorated rooms and single-sex dorms... Strict no-smoking policy and no check-in after 9pm."
Lonely Planet
"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