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    Curiocity Durban

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    55 Monty Naicker Road | 1st Floor Ambassador House, Durban 4001, South Africa
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    4.5
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    All reviewssurfing lessonscool buildingfree breakfast in the morningperfect hostelmin walk from the beachsingle roomyogurta great staybunk bedsthanks guysdurban cbdclean roomshome away from hometwo nightsenjoyed my stayplace to staygolden mile
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    Reviewed 18 February 2018
    Perfect hostel

    Perfect location in Durban, it is close to the city as well as the beach. Perfect rooms, with A/C and comfortable beds. The bathrooms are clean and enough. The communual areas are nice, breakfast is supplied and easily to rech by public transport as well...More

    Thank Saskia T
    Response from CuriocityHostels, General Manager at Curiocity DurbanResponded 19 February 2018

    Good morning Saskia Thank you for your feedback and great response. We are glad you loved your stay and enjoyed our facilities and amenities. We do look forward to having you here with us soon again. Kind Regards Megan

    Reviewed 8 February 2018
    Gorgeous place and lovely staff

    We stayed for two nights before making our way to Hluhluwe for our safari. Whilst Durban itself was a bit of a disappointment (sorry!), Curiocity was well-located and well-priced. We had the double room with shared bathroom, really pretty and everything was clean! They also...More

    Thank SherCXF
    Response from CuriocityHostels, General Manager at Curiocity DurbanResponded 12 February 2018

    Good afternoon Thank you for your feedback and great response. We are glad you loved your stay and enjoyed our facilities and amenities. We do look forward to having you here with us soon again and then we will certainly show off Durban a little...More

    Reviewed 27 January 2018
    Clean lodging with strong Wifi and excellent happy hour deal

    Very impressed by the cleanliness of the lodging. Strong Wifi in the room and public spaces. 18R for Castle lager during happy hour. Each bed has a lamp and personal plug. Mixed dorm was very spacious. If you close the curtains, it blocks out all...More

    Thank Chieka C
    Response from CuriocityHostels, General Manager at Curiocity DurbanResponded 30 January 2018

    Good afternoon Chieka Thank you for your feedback and great response. We are glad you loved your stay and enjoyed our facilities and amenities.We do look forward to having you here with us soon again. Kind Regards. Megan

    Reviewed 23 January 2018
    Great place!

    I stayed for a few nights and had a really good time at Curiocity. The rooms and common areas are spacious, beautiful and clean, there is free wifi and breakfast is included. The vibe is really chilled out. I met awesome people there and the...More

    Thank Noé L
    Response from CuriocityHostels, General Manager at Curiocity DurbanResponded 24 January 2018

    Good afternoon Noe' Thank you for your feedback and visiting us. We are glad you loved your stay and enjoyed our facilities and amenities. Sorry about the issue with your tour bookings. We will implement product knowledge right away. Looking forward to see you very...More

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    Reviewed 14 January 2018 via mobile
    Wonderful time

    I had a wonderful time here, in a beautiful place with lovely people around me. A perfect space to relax with nice activities that gives you a better vision about Durban. With a great, hospitable, open-minded staff who is always there for you. If you...More

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    Response from CuriocityHostels, General Manager at Curiocity DurbanResponded 15 January 2018

    Good morning Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you loved your stay and enjoyed our facilities and amenities. Looking forward to see you very very soon again. Kind Regards Megan and the Curiocity Team

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    Pooja S
    21 April 2017|
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    Response from CuriocityHostels | Property representative |
    Good morning Pooja - from the airport - its always there and from the hostel it has to be booked. Regards Megan
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    Pooja S
    13 April 2017|
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    Response from CuriocityHostels | Property representative |
    Good evening Pooja Assuming its King Shaka Airport in Durban, there is a shuttle bus which you can take and it will drop you right in front of the door. Its R 80 cash to the driver. Upon arrival, walk through the terminal... More
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    29 November 2016|
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    Response from CuriocityHostels | Property representative |
    Hi Brenda We do provide undercover parking at no charge. On check in the security will be able to assist you. Let us know if you need further assistance.
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    "The single private room is very small, just a bed and a closet, perfect for a solo traveler."
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    "dorms were great"
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    "Ensure on booking that you know what you have booked"
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    "Close to the Beach"
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