Curiocity Durban - Hostel
4.0 star property

Upscale hostel near uShaka Marine World

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Overview of Curiocity Durban - Hostel

7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Bar

Explore the area

4001, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 55 Monty Naicker Road, 1st Floor Ambassador House
  • Popular LocationNinos north beach2 min walk
  • Popular LocationKFC3 min walk
  • Popular LocationNando's4 min walk
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)26 min drive
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Room options

Standard Double Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quad Bunk Room 1

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Premium Double - En-Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

8 Sleeper, Mixed Dorm C

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

8 Sleeper, Mixed Dorm B

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Quad Bunk Room 2

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Singles

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

8 Sleeper, Mixed Dorm A

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

6 Sleeper, Female Dorm

cleanliness

Highlights

Refrigerator
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Oven
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Durban

Curiocity Durban - Hostel is located in South Beach, a neighborhood in Durban, and is near the airport and near the beach. UShaka Marine World is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durban Beach and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Durban Natural Science Museum and Durban City Hall are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Durban International Convention Centre - 10 min walk
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 3 min drive
  • Durban Beach - 3 min drive
  • uShaka Marine World - 3 min drive
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC - 9 min walk
  • KFC - 6 min walk
  • Roma Revolving Restaurant - 9 min walk
  • Gino's SkyView Bar - 9 min walk
  • Hilton Executive Lounge - 8 min walk

About this property

Curiocity Durban - Hostel

Upscale hostel located in South Beach
A terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Curiocity Durban - Hostel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Curiocity Durban - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens with refrigerators, microwaves, and ovens
  • Toasters, stovetops, and spices

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM on request
  • Covered self parking on site (ZAR 50 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM–9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Yoga classes

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 11 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 11 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately ZAR 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 80 per person (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: ZAR 50 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Curiocity Durban Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Curiocity Durban - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Curiocity Durban - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Curiocity Durban - Hostel?

Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per night.

What time is check-in at Curiocity Durban - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Curiocity Durban - Hostel?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Curiocity Durban - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 4:00 AM–10:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 80 per person applies.

Where is Curiocity Durban - Hostel located?

Located in South Beach, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of West Street Mosque, Workshop Mall, and Harbour. Old Courthouse Museum and Durban Exhibition Centre are also within 10 minutes.

Curiocity Durban - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 35 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location, within walking distance of a lot of places. Nice kitchen facilities and fantastic showers. Overall good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was fine, very friendly stuff, enjoy it a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kgomotso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
allow your guest to bring alcohol
it was very nice and safe place to stay at
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best stay at Curiosity, the place was so clean, the staff were amazing and there was always something to do. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For this 2 days the bad way the manager Megan and some of her staff did wasnt good. She was so bad insulting me onnpremises that your prise is too small to pay, why is it then on the web? Thereafter she became ugly and said l am a person livi g on the street wh8ch isnt so, l travel all over the world l sometimes struggle with my visa and has to extend she is so bad she incriminated me so l report her at police she even insulted my businesspartner when he phoned her, its completely not a professional business and the complete setup has a bad vibe all tourists get sick because of the condition 8f thempremises its no use the place get painted and flòorwashed as serious bacteria and viruses infected all tourist, there is proof of it. Then Megan apso make people to pay the staff stole some of my money by me paying cash on extention, and l never saw the 800 l paid the reception just denies and when l questioned Megan had a bad attitude asif nothing happened, the next time l came from Cape Town again l booked online the same receptionist whom stole previous 800 from me called Megan who refused my stay at 12 pm night which l had to go somewhere else, just becaus she said she dont like my face and Megan send onmprevious occations to me threat messages which l showed police and they noted it. She also insulted my businespartner when we were with a person in hospital who was in his deathbed and she insisted me to remove my luggage from their storage. She overcharged many tourist + me.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019