Curiocity Durban - Hostel (Durban, ZAF): Reviews & Deals

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Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near uShaka Marine World

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Dates

February 2025

March 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Parking available
Bar
Breakfast available
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Laundry

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55 Monty Naicker Road, 1st Floor Ambassador House, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001

Workshop Mall
‪7 min walk‬
Harbour
‪8 min walk‬
Durban International Convention Centre
‪10 min walk‬
Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Fridge

Ceiling fan

Rainfall showerhead

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Oven

Stovetop

Cookware/dishes/utensils

20 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Quad Bunk Room 1

Highlights

Fridge

Ceiling fan

Rainfall showerhead

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Oven

Stovetop

Cookware/dishes/utensils

12 sq m
Sleeps 1
2 Single Bunk Beds

Premium Double - En-Suite

Highlights

Fridge

Ceiling fan

Rainfall showerhead

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Oven

Stovetop

Cookware/dishes/utensils

35 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

8 Sleeper, Mixed Dorm C

Highlights

Fridge

Ceiling fan

Rainfall showerhead

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Oven

Stovetop

Cookware/dishes/utensils

40 sq m
Sleeps 1
4 Single Bunk Beds

8 Sleeper, Mixed Dorm B

Highlights

Fridge

Ceiling fan

Rainfall showerhead

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Oven

Stovetop

Cookware/dishes/utensils

40 sq m
Sleeps 1
4 Single Bunk Beds

Quad Bunk Room 2

Highlights

Fridge

Ceiling fan

Rainfall showerhead

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Oven

Stovetop

Cookware/dishes/utensils

12 sq m
Sleeps 1
2 Single Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Fridge

Separate bedroom

Ceiling fan

Rainfall showerhead

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Oven

Stovetop

40 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
4 Single Bunk Beds

Singles

Highlights

Fridge

Ceiling fan

Rainfall showerhead

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Oven

Stovetop

Cookware/dishes/utensils

6 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bed

8 Sleeper, Mixed Dorm A

Highlights

Fridge

Ceiling fan

Rainfall showerhead

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Oven

Stovetop

Cookware/dishes/utensils

40 sq m
Sleeps 1
4 Single Bunk Beds

6 Sleeper, Female Dorm

Highlights

Fridge

Ceiling fan

Rainfall showerhead

Microwave

Shared/communal kitchen

Oven

Stovetop

Cookware/dishes/utensils

40 sq m
Sleeps 1
3 Single Bunk Beds

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Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping

for 1 room

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

About the area

Durban

At Curiocity Durban - Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of West Street Mosque and Workshop Mall. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy access to bike hire and yoga classes. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class South Beach hostel include Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World.

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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

Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Roma Revolving Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
‪KFC - ‬9 min walk
‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
‪KFC - ‬7 min walk
‪Baobab cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Curiocity Durban - Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, near uShaka Marine World

There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. A terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Curiocity Durban - Hostel. For a fee, parking is available. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durban hostel.

1 building

1 floor

20 guestrooms or units

Deli

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Storage area for luggage

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Terrace

BBQ grill(s)

Lift

Smoking in designated areas

Bar or lounge

1 conference room

Curiocity Durban - Hostel offers 20 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and a ceiling fan. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

Daily continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 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
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
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.
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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 and check-out are available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out

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 at the property

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

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Curiocity Durban - Hostel

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.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for continental breakfast: from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

Children 11 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Curiocity Durban Hotel

Curiocity Durban Hostel

Curiocity Hostel

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Curiocity

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Curiocity Durban - Hostel?

Curiocity Durban - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Curiocity Durban - Hostel?

Yep, Curiocity Durban - Hostel has a covered self car park for ZAR 50 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Curiocity Durban - Hostel?

Yep, Curiocity Durban - Hostel is a short 10-minute walk from Golden Mile. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Curiocity Durban - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Curiocity Durban - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Curiocity Durban - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Curiocity Durban - Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Curiocity Durban - Hostel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Amy

21 Feb 2020

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

1 Dec 2019

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

7 Nov 2019

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

23 Oct 2019

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

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Oct 2019

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

Loved it

Was amazing

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

freddy

3 Oct 2019

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

2 Oct 2019

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner

15 Jul 2019

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

9 Jul 2019

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

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Karen

1 May 2019

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

4/10 Poor

Karen

1 May 2019

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

6 Feb 2019

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

8/10 Good

Daniele

3 Feb 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

2 Sept 2018

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 Aug 2018

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

3 Apr 2018

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

Was. Awesome

4/10 Poor

silungile

17 Apr 2017

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

2/10 Terrible

Nontsikelelo

8 Jan 2017

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 traveller

1 Jan 2020

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

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Dec 2019

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

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

27 Nov 2019

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

16 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller

19 Jul 2019

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

8/10 Good

Ahmed

5 May 2019

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

1 Apr 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

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About the area

Durban

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Curiocity Durban - Hostel

Languages

Property amenities

Internet

Parking and transport

Food and drink

Things to do

Conveniences

Guest services

Business services

Outdoors

Accessibility

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bathroom

Food and drink

More

Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

National rating

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Frequently asked questions

Curiocity Durban - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

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