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Nomads BackpackersvsThe Oyster Box
Both Nomads Backpackers and The Oyster Box are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Oyster Box scores significantly higher than Nomads Backpackers. The Oyster Box comes in at #1 in Durban with recommendations from 4 sources including Fodor's, Condé Nast Traveler and Concierge.
Nomads Backpackers
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
70 Essenwood Road, Durban 4400, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Lonely Planet "An organised and neat, yet relaxed kind of joint (for those who like relaxing joints), and one that likes to party... You’re a jump away from the cinemas and cappuccino bars of the Musgrave Centre." Full review
Rough Guide "A short walk from the Musgrave Centre, this chilled-out hostel is good for nonsensical conversations at the bar or around the pool. Meals available. Dorms , rooms."
The Oyster Box
Concierge
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine Lonely Planet
2 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks 4319, South Africa
From $226/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Concierge "This 1947 hotel set in lush gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean reopened after a two-year makeover as a long overdue luxury addition to KwaZulu-Natal's tropical northern coast."
Fodor's "The iconic Oyster Box hotel has achieved a perfect marriage between old colonial and African contemporary style in its luxurious accommodations and offers an eye-popping range of services." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler96.4
"This 1947 hotel set in lush gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean reopened after a two-year makeover as a long overdue luxury addition to KwaZulu-Natal’s tropical northern coast." Full review
Afar Magazine "For something more on the provincial side, opt for the charming Oyster Box Hotel in Durban, whose rich roots are as interesting as the structure that stands today." Full review
Lonely Planet "For chic, ocean-facing luxury you can't do much better than this renowned hotel next to the lighthouse. Rooms have special amenities such as on-demand movies and heated towels. " Full review
