Fairlight Beach HousevsGibela Backpackers Lodge
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.
Fairlight Beach House
1 Margaret Bacon Avenue, Cnr. South Beach Road, Umdloti, South Africa
From $82/night
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Beach
Lonely Planet
"A sprawling, smart guesthouse, Fairlight overlooks the beach and offers 10 rooms (not all with views)." 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