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Blue Sky Mining Backpackers & Lodge Reviews

5 Nelson Palmer Rd, Warner Beach, South Coast, Durban, South Africa

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87%Overall Rating

From 9 ratings
  • 87%Character
  • 89%Security
  • 82%Location
  • 84%Staff
  • 87%Atmosphere
  • 91%Cleanliness

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97%

Excellent hostal. One of the best I've ever stayed at. Very good service and value for money.


93%

Very nice place, well equipped kitchen, lovely ocean view deck, nice pools, beautifull garden

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Couple 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


87%

I loved this place - nice atmosphere and friendly, professional staff. The only drawbacks were that I wasn't aware of all the things (kayaking, etc) available till my last day - I would have stayed longer if I could! - and that the choice of food for a non-meat/non-curry eater who wants to eat healthy according to their menu, but the food I did eat was good. Also the beach is a bit further than 5 mins away, on foot at least!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


50%

The place itself is Not that bad (at the Beach but far away from City). But you get the Feeling they wanna make Money Out of everything! (e.g.Internet is expensive) Staff is Not Customer friendly. The transport to the City is very expensive.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Vera, We regret that you did not enjoy your stay with us. Unfortunately we have guidelines in place that we must follow, and we cannot break them for one client, while upholding them for another. While the staff always does their best to assist the client, they cannot go beyond the guidelines set for them as was requested. As you know, we are a business, so we aim to satisfy our customers for a reasonable rate while still being able to maintain and improve the business. We believe our internet costing is in keeping with the general internet rate, and that our restaurant prices are competitive with restaurants nearby. The transport cost is unfortunately outside of our control - regrettably the public transport system is generally under-developed in South Africa (when compared with Europe). The price for the personal transport service that we liaise with is very reasonable when compared to other taxi services that take you from one location to the doorstep of another. There are other public services such as train and bus which transport at a fraction of the cost, but only to preset destinations, of course.

100%

I am happy to be or to went in this paradise ! Thank you to the owner, to Rena and to Thanteka for your friendly and warme hospitality !! It was a pleasure for me! Dagmar aus Leipzig, Germany www.photoart-leipzig.de

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Petra, We are very glad that you enjoyed your stay, and thanks for the excellent review! I will pass on your thanks to all involved, and we hope to have you visit again sometime in the future. Best regards, Blue Sky Mining Backpackers & Lodge.

80%

helpfull staff, nice garden and pool(s),

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Couple 41+
  • (7 reviews)




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