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Fairlight Beach HousevsTekweni Backpackers Hostel
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Tekweni Backpackers Hostel ranks significantly better than Fairlight Beach House. Tekweni Backpackers Hostel has a TripExpert Score of 79 with positive reviews from 3 sources including Lonely Planet, Insight Guides and Rough Guide.
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
Lonely Planet "A sprawling, smart guesthouse, Fairlight overlooks the beach and offers 10 rooms (not all with views)." Full review
Tekweni Backpackers Hostel
Insight Guides
Rough Guide Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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
