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Reviews of Curiocity Durban - Hostel

4 out of 5
Curiocity Durban - Hostel
55 Monty Naicker Road, 1st Floor Ambassador House, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

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
Response from Megan on Feb 22, 2020
Thank you Amy - It was a great having you here with us. Hope to see you soon again. Kind Regards Mega

8/10 Good

Monty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Megan on Dec 30, 2019
Thank you for staying with us. Kind Regards Megan

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
Response from Megan on Dec 30, 2019
Thank you so much. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Kind Regards Megan

10/10 Excellent

Kgomotso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Megan on Oct 31, 2019
Thank you for staying with us. See you soon again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it
Was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Response from Megan on Oct 31, 2019
Great! - Thank you for staying with us. See you soon again

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
Response from Megan on Oct 3, 2019
Thank you Freddy! It was lovely having you visit us and we hope to see you soon next time Kind Regards Megan

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Megan on Oct 2, 2019
WOW thank you Heather. Hope to see you soon again. Kind Regards Megan

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
Response from Megan on Jul 16, 2019
Thank you and we hope to see you soon again. Kind Regards Megan

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Megan on Jul 13, 2019
Thank you or staying with us. Hope to see you soon! Kind Regards Megan

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
Response from Megan on May 19, 2019
Good morning Karen Thank you for your review. All your points has been noted and will be thoroughly attended to. Kind Regards Megan

4/10 Poor

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad unhealthy backpackers
Not so good, the woman called Megan has been acting with her own personal vendetta, that l thought was her attitude, but not only her attitude her racist way of dealing with people from europe and Afrikaners travel7ng to europe, for us who needed to travel back and forth her excuse was that wr cant leave luggage there and get a storage, for almost all tourists she ripped them off increasing prices on the day of extention and if the europe people came to pay she had a filthy way of handling people and all tourists numbers l have has been complainung about her regarding the bad way she treats them when they booked online or just pitched where bazbus drops them when they never wanted to be there but closer to the ushaka which they never end up to, further more the free breakfast had all tourists infected with bacteria and viruses so that they end up at hospital and doctors for treatment, it is so filthy dirty in their rooms as from the previous backpackers which was Banana backpackers they had the 'leftovers' of the HPVirus and other viruses and bacteria that was inthe building this infected each and every person on the premisess and all persons became ill at yhe time being there at Curiocity or at laterstage due to that infected premises, furthermore the lice is something that realy nevrr gets out of a property whether u spray it or not and it is in that building all tourist carrynit from there on with them, the next thing is the kitchen has no ventilation it is sufficating
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Megan on May 19, 2019
Good morning Karen Thank you for your review. All your points has been noted and will be thoroughly attended to. Kind Regards Megan

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over my stay there was great. The staff are friendly and the place is neat. Breakfast is a lovely addition. I was, however booked into an incorrect room, I'd booked a double, but received a single. It was late, so i didnt worry to change it. There was some sort of mix up with the booking made through Expedia. Overall, I still recommend staying there, it is vibrant, easily accessible from the airport and centrally located in Durban.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Megan on Feb 7, 2019
Great! thank you for staying with us. Its been a pleasure hosting you.Hope to see you soon again. Kind Regards Megan

8/10 Good

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo week in Durban
Had a private room, which was very spacious, well-lit and nicely decorated. Common areas are clean and very trendy. Service was great, staff was very friendly and went the extra mile to help with general queries / tips on activities and things to see. Entrance to the hostel was a bit underwhelming. Breakfast and food offering to be improved.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019
Response from Megan on Feb 4, 2019
Good afternoon Daniele Thank you for staying with us - its been a pleasure hosting you. We are glad you enjoyed our facilities and amenities. Hope to see you soon again. Kind Regards Megan

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Durban downtown
I booked a dorm bed, it had its own charger and light point..very happy..the room was large and airy with a balcony..secure,had our own key...also lockable cupboards under bed if needed. The kitchen was very clean and had lots of nice cutlery and crockery available..the sitting area was nice...they also had a bar and lounge and reading room..shower and toilets clean and plenty of hot water...the only downside is the area,it is a bit seedy .!! Felt alright during the day time but after dark it does not feel safe... Easy walk to beach area and ShopRite ..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from Megan on Sep 3, 2018
Good morning Dawn Thank you so much for the great review. We are certainly looking forward to your next stay with us. It was a great pleasure having you visit with us. Kind Regards Megan

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Megan on Sep 1, 2018
Good morning Thank you very much for the rating. Kind Regards Megan

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was. Awesome
Response from Megan on Apr 6, 2018
Thank you for staying with us. Hope to see you soon again. Kind Regards Megan

4/10 Poor

silungile

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Nontsikelelo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a worse hostel I ever met I did not stay there I left my money there. I will never go there again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Megan on Jan 3, 2020
Wonderful!!! thank you for staying with us

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Megan on Dec 31, 2019
Thank you so much! See you son again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fiquei somente 1 noite. Cama confortável, banheiros limpos, equipe agradável. Vendem café, chá e bebidas..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Megan on Dec 30, 2019
Thank you - Hope to see you soon! Kind Regards Megan

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Megan on Sep 20, 2019
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a chilled, hip place near everything - beach(es), eating, shopping - with committed staff, a well-equipped kitchen, comfy beds, and spacious dorms. I stayed in a budget single room. It's small but beautifully done, clean, with a window to the central courtyard, and a comfy bed. The shared bathrooms are cleaned at least daily (and checked regularly in case of additional cleaning need). The kitchen is extremely well equipped for a hostel and there's always a box with free pasta and rice. Breakfast is complimentary and includes not only cornflakes and bread with jam but also fresh fruit and pancakes. Note, that coffee is not included (but available for about €1,50 at the bar). Laundry is roughly €3.50 for a large bag (done inhouse). There are daily events you can sign up for or ignore depending on how you feel. I did the Sunday morning hike, which was exhausting but also stunning. Staff is always friendly and ready to advise on any question, from where to buy electronics to cute coffee shops to how to catch the bus to eSwatini. WiFi is good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Megan on Jul 19, 2019
Thank you for staying with us. We are glad you enjoyed our facilities and amenities. Hope to see you soon again. Kind Regards Megan

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Response from Megan on May 7, 2019
Thank you for staying with us Ahmed. Kind Regards Megan

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Megan on Apr 3, 2019
Thank you for your STAR rating

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostel isr sehr alt. Es entspricht keineswegs deb abgebildeten Bildern im Internet. Diese scheikek schon einige Jahre alt zu sein. Personal war sehr freundlich. Unterkunft dreckig und in einem segr renovierungsbedürftigen Zustand.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Megan on Mar 2, 2019
Good morning Thank you for staying with us. We are in the process of renovation and upgrading - hope to see you soon again. Kind Regards

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Response from Megan on Feb 2, 2019
Good mroning - if you would like to let us know where we can improve it will be really helpful. Kind Regards Megan

8/10 Good

Nina, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super auberge très design, avec petit dej inclus buffet (rare en afrique du sud). Personnel très serviable et ambiance décontractée
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Megan on Oct 29, 2018
Good afternoon Nina Thank you very much for visiting us.Its been a pleasure hosting you. Hope to see you soon again. Kind Regards Megan

4/10 Poor

simone

Un pernottamento insoddisfacente
Scarsa pulizia, nei letti e soprattutto nei bagni. Colazione insoddisfacente, nessuna attenzione all'igiene, perfino il caffè non era stato preparato, ma era solo solubile. Pensavo prenotare una notte anche al curiocity di Johannesburg, ma ovviamente non l'ho fatto
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Megan on Sep 3, 2018
Good morning Simone Thank you so much for staying with us. Sorry that you feel our establishment is not up to your standard. We have commenced further improvement straight away. Hope to see you soon again to witness the changes Kind Regards Megan

8/10 Good

HELENE, MARSEILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bonne adresse pas chère
Auberge de jeunesse sympaavec une jolie déco et proche du bord de mer. L'établissement souffre malheureusement de la demi que ce montante dans le quartier. Dommage!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Response from Megan on Aug 20, 2018
Good morning Helene Thank you for staying with us - it has been a pleasure hosting you. Hope to see you soon again. Kind Regards Megan

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
不错的经历
这里能遇到来自世界各地的人，可以在大厅或者酒吧和他（她）们一起分享有趣的事情。房间是四人间，整体比较整洁，但隔音不好，尤其是晚上街道上汽车的声音非常吵，早餐非常简单，但可以吃饱。
Response from Megan on May 5, 2018
Good morning - Thank you for staying with us. We are glad you enjoyed our facilities and amenities. Hope to see you soon again. Kind Regards Megan

8/10 Good

Rick, Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hostel close to Golden Mile
We spend 2 nights at Curiocity and liked it a lot! Staff is very kind and they make sure you feel at home. They help you with whatever you need and let you know what you should do while being in Durban. (They also let you know what not to do and, more important, where not to go). We had a private room which was very spacious and the room was huge! Definitely one of the better rooms we’ve had so far here in SA! Would definitely reccomend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Response from Megan on Apr 6, 2018
Dear Rick! You were a great guest to have and we are very glad you enjoyed your stay with us. Hope to see you soon again. Kind regards Megan

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hostel is spacious and nicely decorated. We arrived late in the evening just for one night and unfortunately we discovered (bed?)bugs on the bed and underneath the mattress. Also some small blood stains on the bedding. We were then offered another room where we found the bugs as well.. The staff just told us (without taking a look) it weren't bed bugs but insects that came in because of the rain and that they would take care of it. If it wasn't for the bugs, we would come back here. The dorms were nice and spacious and every bed had its own light and electricity.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Response from Megan on Mar 19, 2018
Good morning Thank you for the feedback and staying with us. The greatest care is taken with cleanliness and hygeine at Curiocity. We use paracetic to wash our linens and bed spray daily. The bugs you saw are indeed not bed bugs but ones that comes from the change of weather. We have since gone ahead with fumigation. Hope that you are able to come visit us soon again to witness the changes. Kind Regards Megan.

4/10 Poor

Gwenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ville à fuir
Auberge design et bien tenue C’était le seul point positif de cette ville!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Response from Megan on Jan 18, 2018
Good afternoon Gwenda Thank you so much for lovely feedback. Pity you didn't get to experience the city for its history, cuisine and beauty. Hope to see you next time again. Kind Regards Megan

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boa opção em Durban
O hostel é muito agradável, com um conceito bem diferente e nos deixa realmente confortável. Tamanho do quarto, com varanda inclusive e disposição das camas é um ótimo ponto positivo!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Good evening Lucas Thank you for your visit and your feedback. We are glad you liked our amenities. Hope to see you soon again. Kind Regards Curiocity Durban Team