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Tekweni Backpackers Hostel Reviews

169 Ninth Ave, Morningside, AF, 4001, Durban, South Africa

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The hostel is ok, the staff say it is ok. But its own security and support staff at the time when you need it - awful bad! Someone broke a window and took all the documents, camera,.... all the important things. Staff was not too tired to help, only they called security. When I left I left a few things there - the staff were sent to my cost of things lasted for 14 days! ... They are not serious! Never go there. Beware of rooms 5

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Slovenia
  • Male 25-30
  • (7 reviews)

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Hi Frank, We are very, very sorry about this incident. It was the first to happen to that room as there was much security in place to protect that room. We have since put even more in place to make sure it didn't happen again and the room is definitely safe once again. We are particularly sorry it happened to you as I know for a fact that you were having a great time up until that point. You posted this fact directly on our site more than once and I saw you enjoying yourself. Unfortunately you left early the day after it happened as i wanted to personally apologize to you. I know it is probably too late but sorry Frank!! Should you come back our way, we want to make it up to you and you will get a few nights free as well as a few drinks at the bar. Sorry once again that this ruined your stay. Hopefully you will swing back our way. Regards, Patrick

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  • From 6 ratings
  • 73%Character
  • 73%Security
  • 80%Location
  • 67%Staff
  • 80%Fun
  • 53%Cleanliness

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  • 12 Dec 2011 (53%)
  • The hostel is ok, the staff say it is ok. But its own security and support staff at the time when you need it - awful bad! ...
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