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Gibela Backpackers LodgevsFairlight Beach House
Gibela Backpackers Lodge and Fairlight Beach House are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Gibela Backpackers Lodge ranks slightly higher than Fairlight Beach House. Gibela Backpackers Lodge comes in at 76 with recommendations from 2 sources including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
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
Fairlight Beach House
Lonely Planet
1 Margaret Bacon Avenue, Cnr. South Beach Road, Umdloti, South Africa
From $82/night
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Beach
"A sprawling, smart guesthouse, Fairlight overlooks the beach and offers 10 rooms (not all with views)." Full review