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Umhlanga Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in uMhlanga with free parking

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Exterior
Exterior
Property entrance
Outdoor pool
Electric kettle

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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16 Herald Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319
  • Place, Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Main Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Umhlanga Rocks Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Large Single Sleeper Unit)

Room (Large Single Sleeper Unit)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

uMhlanga

At Umhlanga Backpackers you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Umhlanga Main Beach. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers a terrace, a garden and barbecues. Additionally, you'll find multilingual staff and locker space. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this uMhlanga hostel include Umhlanga Rocks Beach and uShaka Marine World.
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What's nearby

  • Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Umhlanga Main Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Röcker - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 1999 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪African Roots Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Miami Spur Steak Ranch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Umhlanga Backpackers

Hostel in uMhlanga with free parking
As a guest of Umhlanga Backpackers, you'll find an outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Umhlanga Backpackers also features multilingual staff and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available.

This uMhlanga hostel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
Umhlanga Backpackers offers 12 shared accommodations with air conditioning and shared/communal kitchens. This accommodation offers separate dining areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Lockers

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

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  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms (in-room sinks)
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Separate dining area
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Shared accommodation
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Umhlanga Backpackers Umhlanga
Umhlanga Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Umhlanga Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Umhlanga

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Umhlanga Backpackers?

Yep, Umhlanga Backpackers has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Umhlanga Backpackers?

The closest beach to Umhlanga Backpackers is Umhlanga Rocks Beach (4.1 km).

Does Umhlanga Backpackers have a pool?

Umhlanga Backpackers has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Umhlanga Backpackers?

No, Umhlanga Backpackers does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Umhlanga Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Umhlanga Backpackers?

No, pets are not allowed.

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