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Tekweni Backpackers Hostel Reviews

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

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80%

Rating
78 Total Reviews
  • 79%Value For Money
  • 84%Security
  • 85%Location
  • 79%Staff
  • 83%Atmosphere
  • 72%Cleanliness
  • 80%Facilities

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54%

Don't make the mistake of going into this backpackers ! If you are wishing to rest you will be prevented from sleeping by the music and in case of problem the staff won't do anything to help you. Unpleasant experience for myself.

Owner Comment (Hide)
Very sorry ! Yes we are festive but we do have quieter rooms a bit away from the action where you should have been. It appears you weren't. I will speak to the managers on duty to make sure they offer this option and to see what happened with you.

83%

It's loud, dirty and sloppy, but very charming. It's great for solo travelers, maybe not so great for groups. It's very dirty, but the staff is fantastic and alot of fun, and there is no excuse to not have a great time. Try getting an upstairs bedroom - they are way cleaner and the bathrooms are much nice, FANTASTIC location.

Owner Comment (Hide)
All good but the dirty part. Did you really have to keep saying that? Difficult sometimes being a festive hostel but we thought we had a handle on it. Ok, we will chase that up some more. Thanks for the great review however. We can see you are a fan and hope to see you back at some point.

89%

Great vibes at this hostel, met really cool people and overall a very fun time!

Owner Comment (Hide)
Thats what we like to hear. All the hard work not wasted. Hope you will be back!

74%

dont go into this hostel expecting much but it does the job and has a great atmosphere. no lockers in rooms even though it states on the website it does.


91%

A party place as expected. A bit worn down (beds, showers), but clean and good value for money. The location is good to go out (Florida St.), not so if you want to visit the stadium, beach (promenade) or uShaka marine world.


80%

Loud, sloppy, and enchanting; everything I want when I stay at a hostel. Also the staff are a lot cooler when they're a little sauced.

  • 29 Dec 2012
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
Hmmm. Thanks I think. Ha ha. im slowly warming to your praise. Maybe even use it for marketing purposes. Lol. Hopefully you will make it back for a return visit.

94%

Tekweni in an excellent hostel with a great vibe, friendly fun staff who make you feel like you're in a home away from home and in a fantastic location. Days spent chilling by the pool, evenings partying at the bar... I'll definitely be back!!

  • 24 Dec 2012
  • Novice Nomad
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Hide)
You are welcome anytime! Thanks.

54%

Staff was unfriendly and a lot of drunk people in the hostel making a lot of noise!

Owner Comment (Hide)
Not the best rating. Yes Tek's can be noisey. That we are up front about cuz it is part of our festive thing especially in the peak of the Christmas season which is when you stayed with us. The staff thing is not cool though. Hopefully you just caught one of us on a bad day because in general the peeps like us. I will look into your stay to see if I can get to the bottom of your comment.

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