Title: Umhlanga Backpackers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Umhlanga Backpackers Hostel in uMhlanga with free parking ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40390000/40382900/40382888/ee427ab7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40390000/40382900/40382888/2d72f4f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Electric kettle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40390000/40382900/40382888/b2d0716f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40390000/40382900/40382888/d6f57f11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40390000/40382900/40382888/1b4f1924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Umhlanga Backpackers offers a peaceful haven in Umhlanga with a garden and outdoor pool. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace or connect over a barbecue. Amenities include free WiFi, self-parking, and help from multilingual staff. ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 17 - Oct 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=40382888&PinnedHotelID=40382888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=40382888&PinnedHotelID=40382888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 18 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=40382888&PinnedHotelID=40382888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=40382888&PinnedHotelID=40382888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=40382888&PinnedHotelID=40382888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=40382888&PinnedHotelID=40382888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=40382888&PinnedHotelID=40382888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=40382888&PinnedHotelID=40382888&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Room (Large Single Sleeper Unit) | Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40390000/40382900/40382888/7837f519.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room (Large Single Sleeper Unit) ### Highlights Separate dining area Soundproofed Air conditioning Flat-screen TV 2 bathrooms Shared/communal kitchen Electric kettle - 700 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ## You may also like Ad ![Restaurant](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/9000000/8410000/8407600/8407565/3cd027cf_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge Umhlanga - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.0 Very good 885 reviews £42 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Umhlanga-Hotels-Road-Lodge-Umhlanga-Ridge.h8407565.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-10-19&chkout=2025-10-20&rm1=a2®ionId=12095&destination=uMhlanga&destType=MARKET&latLong=-29.737146,31.073635&searchId=50b276e6-87ab-4ab1-a34b-bd66cd21d360&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Lounge](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/38000000/37690000/37685700/37685619/27f04193_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Town Lodge Umhlanga Umhlanga - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 90 reviews £53 includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Umhlanga-Hotels-Town-Lodge-Umhlanga.h37685619.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-10-27&chkout=2025-10-28&rm1=a2®ionId=12095&destination=uMhlanga&destType=MARKET&latLong=-29.737146,31.073635&searchId=50b276e6-87ab-4ab1-a34b-bd66cd21d360&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/983600/983584/97f5f42c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### City Lodge Hotel Umhlanga Ridge Umhlanga - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 255 reviews £74 includes taxes & fees 19 Oct - 20 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Umhlanga-Hotels-City-Lodge-Hotel-Umhlanga-Ridge.h983584.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-10-19&chkout=2025-10-20&rm1=a2®ionId=12095&destination=uMhlanga&destType=MARKET&latLong=-29.737146,31.073635&searchId=50b276e6-87ab-4ab1-a34b-bd66cd21d360&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![City view from property](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/60000000/59820000/59813400/59813354/e0db1825_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Premier Hotel Umhlanga Umhlanga - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 100 reviews £71 includes taxes & fees 23 Oct - 24 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Umhlanga-Hotels-Premier-Hotel-Umhlanga.h59813354.Hotel-Information?chkin=2025-10-23&chkout=2025-10-24&rm1=a2®ionId=12095&destination=uMhlanga&destType=MARKET&latLong=-29.737146,31.073635&searchId=50b276e6-87ab-4ab1-a34b-bd66cd21d360&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views ](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/4000000/3020000/3015100/3015058/8277eb1d_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUmhlanga-Hotels-Umhlanga-Backpackers.h40382888.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FUmhlanga-Hotels-Umhlanga-Backpackers.h40382888.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-29.71124%2C31.08702&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-ooRu7RPZmWTaAEHtL7N4S-kVJE=) 16 Herald Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal, 4319 #### What's nearby - Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Umhlanga Main Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Umhlanga Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - Umhlanga Rocks Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles - Gateway Theatre of Shopping - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles #### 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 - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive - ‪Radisson Blu - ‬3 min drive ## About this property ### Umhlanga Backpackers Hostel near Umhlanga Rocks Beach Umhlanga Backpackers provides amenities, such as a terrace and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - An outdoor pool - Free self-parking - Multilingual staff, smoke-free property and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Umhlanga Backpackers feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - 2 bathrooms with showers and soap - Separate dining areas, communal kitchens and limited housekeeping ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102290000/102286600/102286571/8b83d75d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Pearls of Umhlanga Penthouse Umhlanga - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=102286571&PinnedHotelID=102286571&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### 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 ### More - 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Umhlanga Backpackers Umhlanga Umhlanga Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Umhlanga Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Umhlanga ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Umhlanga Backpackers have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Umhlanga Backpackers pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Umhlanga Backpackers? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Umhlanga Backpackers? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Umhlanga Backpackers? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Umhlanga Backpackers located? > Situated near the beach, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail and Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. Umhlanga Main Beach and Oceans Mall are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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