Gibela Backpackers Lodge

9th Avenue
Berea
Durban
South Africa

(031) 303-6291

9th Avenue, Berea, Durban, South Africa

Reviews

  • GG

    george_tice
    4 APR 2018

    Had a very relaxing time at Gibelas, we had our room upgraded for free as it wasn’t very busy which was lovely. It’s in a good location, walking distance of most things you want. The owner was very...

  • DD

    DutchLaura2015
    26 OCT 2017

    Very clean and nice looking place with lots of attention paid to details. The location is good too. Very quiet (too quiet) when I stayed there. Disadvantage is that the older man that works there, is...

  • AA

    aow1
    3 OCT 2017

    Well... Gibela Lodge. Our bus arrived at Durban station on Friday morning at 5am and we were at the lodge by 10. The owner Elmar refused to let us check in before 4... But he did allow us to iron...

  • XX


    31 AUG 2017

    Nice common area to meet other guests. Elmar, the friendly owner, gave us - newcomers to South Africa - good advice. Car can be parked within the Lodge. Good located for evening walks to Fthe...

  • CC

    christinehL7413OL
    16 AUG 2017

    Friendly reception, good tips for trips in the city, very quiet and safe, more friendly conceive, tastefully furnished, nice ambience, pleasant stay area, tasty breakfast - we would come again with...

  • SS

    saneleg2017
    9 JUL 2017

    This is a place to crash when you in for a party, it not a luxury hotel but its very clean, cheap and convenient if you have not interest in wasting money on the bed. If you want to be next to...

  • BP

    Brad P
    14 JUN 2017

    When you arrive the host will welcome you with a map and he will suggest places to go around Durban, It was a great start. The rooms are incredibly clean and the bathrooms are the best I have ever...

  • SS

    slonge
    13 JUN 2017

    Great hostel, more like a bed and breakfast. Staff very helpful with looking up trips and tips on local places to eat etc. Good facilities with common areas and kitchen. Easy walking distance to...

  • DD

    D337VOolivierl
    26 APR 2017

    Quiet and extremely clean place. Very well equiped, with all the facilities you need in a good location. And the most wonderfull breakfast you can imagine. I sure would return there i f i had the...

  • SS

    SasaMk
    25 APR 2017

    We had a great stay at Gibela Backpackers. The place was clean and accommodating to our large group... Although l believe we broke Elmar's budget for breakfast he never complained or said this is...

Classification

Durban, eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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