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The Tree Top Village Urban Glamping

St Lucia

The Tree Top Village Urban Glamping is situated on the main road of St Lucia, surrounded by restaurants and just across the street from the fresh fruit market.

C
Carina
From
Germany
Clean, great kitchen with everything you need, beautiful pool, helpful and nice staff :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Price from
US$52.49
1 night, 2 adults

Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge

Ethels Drive

Located in Ethels Drive, Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge offers panoramic views over the Northern Drakensberg. The quirky hostel has a rock pool, hot tub and a restaurant. Free WiFi is available.

J
Julieta
From
Switzerland
The lodge is located in the Drakensberg, very close to mountain activities and with a beautiful view. The rooms have all you need to be comfortable. The food in the restaurant is delicious and decoration of the entire place makes you feel very relaxed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
Price from
US$36.74
1 night, 2 adults

Ballito Backpackers

Ballito

Situated in Ballito, within 200 metres of Salmon Bay Beach and 31 km of Umhlanga Lighthouse, Ballito Backpackers features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private...

R
Rosario
From
United Kingdom
Staff were very friendly, room was very clean. Comfortable and very affordable stay close to the beach and restaurants.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.9
Passable - What previous guests thought, 943 reviews
Price from
US$26.24
1 night, 2 adults

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Cedara

Situated in Cedara, within 5.8 km of Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve and 6.6 km of Howick Museum, Heights features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

B
Bianca
From
South Africa
It was clean and neat. Alit of space. Farm animals 🩷
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$31.69
1 night, 2 adults

Mantis and Moon Surf Paradise & Adventure Lodge

Hibberdene

Located in Hibberdene, 500 metres from Umzumbe Beach, Mantis and Moon Surf Paradise & Adventure Lodge provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private...

I
Izaan
From
South Africa
The vibe was amazing The people are so friendly We loved how we can just chill on the premises and play pool , swim en just enjoy good music
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
Price from
US$33.59
1 night, 2 adults

Wanderlust Bergville

Bergville

Situated in Bergville, 22 km from Winterton Museum, Wanderlust Bergville features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.0
Passable - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$49.86
1 night, 2 adults

Msunduzi River View backpackers

Pietermaritzburg

Set in Pietermaritzburg, within 1.3 km of KwaZulu-Natal Museum and 2.3 km of Comrades Marathon House, Msunduzi River View backpackers offers accommodation with a shared lounge and as well as free...

D
Delayne
From
South Africa
Nice and central. Was able to uber to malls
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.7
Passable - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
US$29.16
1 night, 2 adults

Albert Park Lodge

Durban City Centre, Durban

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, Albert Park Lodge is located in the centre of Durban, 2.8 km from Durban Botanic Gardens.

P
Portia
From
South Africa
Everything ,safety, friendly staff,cleanliness and the gym
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 34 reviews

Victoria Waterfront Lodge

Durban City Centre, Durban

Conveniently located in the centre of Durban, Victoria Waterfront Lodge offers free WiFi and a shared lounge.

N
Nthabiseng
From
South Africa
We loved everything about Victoria Waterfront Lodge..we enjoyed alot
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Passable - What previous guests thought, 64 reviews

PMB Backpackers Lodge

Pietermaritzburg

Situated in Pietermaritzburg, 800 metres from Comrades Marathon House, PMB Backpackers Lodge features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

C
Christopher
From
South Africa
The staff were so helpful to help us to get to whewre we wanted to go to by giving us exact directions and location on Google maps
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 44 reviews
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Avg. price/night: US$104.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Nice location in the village, walk easy everywhere. The hostel in in top order, well taken care off and really comfortable. Amazing kitchen/lounge pool area, tents really cosy. In nice jungle like setting in the middle of the village. Owner Yvonne and all staff very kind! Had a great stay
Guest review by
Nick
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$36.74
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.6
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 470 reviews
The backpackers is not near the Amphitheatre walk!! It is a two hour drive away from the start of the walk. The hostel itself was at a beautiful location and was what we expected in terms of cleanliness (it is cheaper than other locations and a hostel). Nice vibes.
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Rachel
Young couple