Gibela Travellers Lodge

5 Raphael Hedjasie - 3 years ago

Giving 5 stars - not because of the rooms which have comfortable beds and are clean, also not because of the quiet ambience and the laid back atmosphere. Because of the owner Elmar who is really extremely helpful! He'll provide you a good package of knowledge about the area and helps you with bookings and other information.

+++ Elmar
+ laid back and quiet
+ super central to Florida road - an area packed with restaurants and bars and considered as a safe area
+ swimming pool and good "continental" breakfast
+ nicely decorated lobby
+ fully equipped kitchen area

- fans in the rooms are old and make some unpleasant noise.
- wouldn't mind having mosquito screens at the windows or mosquito nets for the beds
- It's a bit pricy for a backpackers - however you are really in an beautiful place..

4 Charles Smith - 5 years ago

TLDR Version: safe, clean, close to local events and amenities.

Although a little more expensive than your average backpackers, Gibela also offers more. It is obviously well maintained, and has a lovely air to it. The units are clean and there is a pool available (ESSENTIAL in Durban summers).

Its central location means you can walk to most tourist attractions in Durban, or even down the road for a drink or bite to eat. A large driveway offers safe parking for those who are passing through.

5 Jacqueline Pain - 4 years ago

Thanks so much for your hospitality. We had a really great stay. Clean and comfortable. Walking distance to many sights and beach front. J from France and ML from Holland.

5 Thabelo Ngamla - 3 years ago

No complaints abt the place and the hospitality was so perfect wouldn't mind to go back there

5 Peter John - 3 years ago

Nice relaxed place to stay in a good location, many restaurants nearby

5 Keith Bradley - 8 years ago

Very nicely set up. Clean and well serviced. Helpful and knowledgeable staff.

4 Dominic Naidoo - 2 years ago

Comfortable lodgings. Great central location.