Durban Hostels near the Beach

Ansteys is a great beach house in a beautiful location, with clean rooms and a welcoming staff. Situated on the beach, the facility offers a real taste of the laid back beach and surfing lifestyle. They have dorm, twin, and double cabins available (all with comfortable beds) as well as fully equipped self-catering flatlets, some with stunning views of the ocean, which are separate from the backpackers hostel for those wanting more privacy. Located in a suburb 15-20 minutes south from the Durban city center, Ansteys has beautiful unspoilt and protected beaches with excellent lifeguards and close to all amenities. For those wanting to learn how to surf, the staff can help arrange surf lessons. Delicious home cooked meals at very reasonable rates are available from time to time and a beautiful cafe is available on site with good pricing and there is also a restaurant on the beach. The property has a swimming pool, pool table, free Wi-Fi, TV, and self-catering facilities.  Linens and parking are free with your stay and bicycles and towels are available for hire.

Gibela is conveniently located in the safe, residential area of Morningside and within walking distance to the center of Durban's entertainment life, Florida Road, where there are restaurants, cocktail bars, clubs, and coffee shops galore. It is only a 3 minute walk to the closest grocery store, auto-teller, and post office. It is a 25 minute walk to the Botanical Gardens and Golden Mile Beaches, and a 15 minute walk to famous brand surf-gear factory shops. The property is on both inner city transport networks, which link you to the museums, cinemas, Indian Market and Juma Mosque, in less than a 10-minute bus ride from the hostel. The hostel is a non-smoking establishment. Gibela accommodates up to 25 guests. There are 4 bathrooms in the hostel consisting of 6 showers and 5 toilets. Rooms are neat and well equipped with comfortable beds, ceiling fans, and ample pack space. No children under 13 allowed. The property has a swimming pool, common room, outdoor terrace, and self-catering facilities. Breakfast, linens, and parking are free with your stay and towels are available for hire.

Tekweni is located in the center of Durban’s hippest entertainment area: pubs, clubs, restaurants and markets are all available nearby. Tekweni is comprised of 3 neighboring houses. The main house is the oldest and was built in 1896. The backpacker’s was established in 1992 making it one of the first five hostels in the country and the longest established in Durban. The property is close to everything, only two km to the beach, town and the Moses Mabhida, Kings Park and Kingsmead stadium’s. The 3 properties offer various types of accommodation. You have the choice of staying right in the middle of the action or in a quieter, more remote room away from the hustle and bustle. The rooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated, all with ceiling fans. The facility also offers accommodation in fully furnished flats on request for longer term stays. The fully equipped stainless steel kitchen is complete with all you need to whip up a great meal. The property offers unlimited safe parking on the premises and excellent, fast internet access with free Wi-Fi. The facility has a satellite that provides current sports in the poolside sports bar as well as all the current movies and tv available in the lounge. The indoor outdoor feel is complete with numerous seating areas giving you a choice of the ambiance. The hostel is proud of its festive atmosphere and fun loving approach. You can party at the poolside sports bar, catch some rays, groove to the tunes or get to know others around the pool table. Through their travel center you can book pretty much anything in the budget market in Southern Africa. This includes a variety of tours throughout KZN, all major overland tours, other tours throughout Southern Africa, Baz Bus, Greyhound, Intercape, the cheapest car hire, diving, sky diving, surfing, other adventure activities, and much more.

You'll love this hostel because of it's good location and quality amenities. It features a swimming pool, a bar, bicycle hire, a common room, board games, and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast, a restaurant, and a cafe. Wi-fi, parking, internet access, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.