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The Tree Top Village Urban Glamping

St Lucia

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

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Isaac
From
United States
Super fun to stay in the tents. Space is huge, clean, well put together. Staff was super warm and friendly. The security guard went above and beyond to help us find the hippo in town at night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
Price from
$48.50
1 night, 2 adults

Sea Lions Den Backpackers

Umkomaas

Located in Umkomaas, 1.3 miles from Umkomaas Beach, Sea Lions Den Backpackers provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
$27.18
1 night, 2 adults

Ballito Backpackers

Ballito

Located in Ballito, within a 2-minute walk of Salmon Bay Beach and 20 miles of Umhlanga lighthouse, Ballito Backpackers has accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private...

M
Mbambo
From
South Africa
Staff is friendly always willing to help✌️👍 Everything is neat
Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
Fair - What previous guests thought, 1,093 reviews
Price from
$27.50
1 night, 2 adults

Amphitheatre Backpackers Lodge

Ethels Drive

Located in Ethels Drive, Amphitheater 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.

S
Senzo
From
South Africa
Clean and friendly front reception
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
Price from
$33.95
1 night, 2 adults

BluSash

Berea, Durban

Located in Durban and with Durban Botanic Gardens reachable within 4.1 miles, BluSash has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.1
Fair - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Price from
$19.33
1 night, 2 adults

Nomty House

Bluff, Durban

Attractively located in the Bluff district of Durban, Nomty House is located a 8-minute walk from Garvies Beach, 6.8 miles from Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve and 8.6 miles from Durban Botanic...

S
Sipho
From
South Africa
Location was not badly it's safer and good nerh
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
$24.46
1 night, 2 adults

Peaceful home in tranquil setting

Berea, Durban

Located in Durban and within 3.8 miles of Durban Botanic Gardens, Peaceful home in tranquil setting features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
Price from
$14.19
1 night, 2 adults

Back Packer Style

Bulwer, Durban

Located in Durban, within 2.3 miles of Durban Botanic Gardens and 2.8 miles of ICC Durban, Back Packer Style has accommodations with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free...

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
$28.38
1 night, 2 adults

Heights

Cedara

Located in Cedara, 3.6 miles from Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve, Heights has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

V
Vele
From
United Arab Emirates
Great place for a short stay Mac was very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
$42.20
1 night, 2 adults

Mantis and Moon Surf Paradise & Adventure Lodge

Hibberdene

Located in Hibberdene, a 6-minute walk from Umzumbe Beach, Mantis and Moon Surf Paradise & Adventure Lodge provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a...

N
Natashia
From
South Africa
We liked everything was every cent worth the while. Will go back again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Price from
$27.18
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 192 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 byNick
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $39.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 452 reviews
Meeting place for young backpackers. Large area. Braai facilities. Swimming pool. Cheap and tasty food. Easy location for hiking. Friendly staff.
Guest review byjeremy
Travelers with friends