Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers
Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers
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On the beach! Popular establishment, a quick walk down the little roadway (approx. 50m) and you're on the beach. Great place to relax and unwind – feels like a permanent holiday! We offer fully equipped Self Catering Apartments (1, 2, 4 and 6 sleeper cottages), budget Backpacker dorms, doubles, twins and lovely private rooms set in a tropical garden. All major KZN tourist attractions within a 15 minute to 3 hour radius, so it's a great place to base yourself if you plan on doing a few day trips in KZN. For our business clients, we are within close proximity to all the industrial centres – Jacobs, Maydon Wharf, Prospecton, Clairwood. Great atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff. Free super fast fibre wifi connection, small bar, swimming pool, pool table as well as a small surf/beach/curio shop. Heidi's Cafe on site - a very popular cafe serving good filter coffee, breakfasts (health and full English), as well as delicious home baked treats (when available - these sell out fast!)
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Free parking
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Beach
Bicycle rental
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Paid wifi
Outdoor pool
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Non-smoking hotel
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477 Marine Drive Bluff, Durban 4001 South Africa
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King Shaka Intl Airport
36.1 km•
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Pietermaritzburg Airport
67.3 km•
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Very friendly and fun backpackers with excellent customer service. Rooms are good size for the budget and location and there’s plenty of space for hanging out, cooking and spending time in the pool. Lance could not have been more helpful and welcoming and we’d definitely recommend the backpackers to anyone!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Loved the turtle unit. Very Clean. Staff very friendly. I would recommend this to anyone. Lovely clean swimming pool. Close to beach. I would suggest they put aircons in the units as it get very hot and the fans don't really work. Non the less I loved this place.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from ansteysbeach, Owner at Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers
Responded 16 Mar 2020
Dear Guest, thank you so much for taking the time out to review your stay with us at Ansteys. We are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay in the Turtle and we look forward to welcoming you back here at Ansteys in the future. Warmest regards Tash and the Ansteys team
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Amazing in every way a 5 STAR service. The hospitality and friendliness of all who work there made us feel so welcomed. The housekeeping and reception team were great and the wonderful team at Heidi's Cafe kept us well fed with lovely food and a cheerful environment. The apartment was so nice and comfortable with an awesome view. To top it off being 5 minutes from the beach and close to the shopping centres makes it a beautiful location to visit. We would definitely recommend.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Tash Palmboom, Owner at Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers
Responded 17 Feb 2024
Hi there thank you so much for your fantastic review - it made our hearts smile😊. We too can't resist popping in to Heidi's Café for good food, coffee & chats😉 We're thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us & look forward to welcoming you back! Happy regards The Ansteys crew x
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Unfortunately I need to give this review a three star, the reason why is because when we arrived and went into our room the air-con was not working, as well as when we switched on a light for the bathroom the electricity tripped. another thing I need to point out is that 2am other guests were coming from somewhere and did not take into consideration that other guests were already sleeping and was shouting. This place is perfect for backpackers!
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Room Tip: all rooms have a view of the ocean
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From the moment we set our foot it was heaven. The guy at the reception was very friendly and he took his time explaining everything to us. The room was earthy and very comfortable, well the bed was comfy it was a little heaven.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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From checking the services was amazing. I would recommend the place to anyone looking for a beautiful view of the ocean. The room where clean fitted with air conditioning units, the rooms had DSTV, Netflix to entertain the kids and it was a safe place.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Tash Palmboom, Owner at Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers
Responded 29 Mar 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, we really appreciate it and are happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
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The place was clean and very close to the beach. They delivered to their promise. The area is safe, quiet and very accomodating... Their service was fine. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. The lodge is very close to the beach and restaurants and they aso have their in-house cafe and bar
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Tash Palmboom, Owner at Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers
Responded 20 Jun 2023
Hi there, thank you for your lovely review!♥️ We're happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to welcome you back with us at Ansteys again soon!
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The fan chugged lethargically, and we offered to move to another room. Apparently bedding is provided, but there was only a fitted sheet and no top sheet. Drunk guests kept us up at night as did the sound of the surf boards being mechanically waxed!
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from Tash Palmboom, Owner at Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers
Responded 19 Aug 2020
Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time out to review your stay with us. You had booked a budget backpackers double cabin room and for that we do not supply a flat sheet, but we do supply a fitted sheet as well as a duvet. Looking at your reservation you had stayed with us the same time as a large group of surfers had stayed here. We do apologise for the noise, but unfortunately, try as we may, we cannot always control the noise other guests make, but we do try our best to control the noise. Warmest regards Tash
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I am still buzzing of the ecstasy of my weekend stay at Ansteys! We stayed in a Self Catering apartment- Seaview Cottage, which I highly recommend. From arrival we instantly felt relaxed and a sense of world off our shoulders. The unit was well equipped and the beds-the level of comfort is unimaginable- very clean and well presented and if we were in need of anything the staff were incredibly helpful! (Shoutout to Megabyte)
Amazing Seaview, walking distance to the beach!
My only regret is that we didn't stay a little longer :)
Amazing Seaview, walking distance to the beach!
My only regret is that we didn't stay a little longer :)
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Date of stay: April 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Ansteys beach Backpackers, Guest Services / Front Office at Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers
Responded 30 Aug 2024
Hi there! YAY! thank you so much for the great review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you stay with us again soon! Thank you! The Ansteys Team (Megabyte included ;) (H)
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Ansteys was the best place ever. Their receptionist was perfect and my room was perfect.Their cleaners were very poor ,I slept the whole 4 days with the same sheets until I asked them to do so .They gave me the dirty towels that been used by someone else. Their smell was very bad.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Tash Palmboom, Owner at Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers
Responded 20 Jun 2023
Hi Felicity, I am so sorry to hear that you had a somewhat bad experience during your stay with us. Please be assured that I have addressed your issues with my Housekeeping staff. Hoping that we will be welcoming you back with us at Ansteys in the future😊
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Hi there, for some reason my message with our contact details won't go through as I keep getting error messages. Sorry about that.
Warm regards, Tash
"Try get yourself one of the cottages, As a couple unless your I would not advise on the log cabins. The walls are super thin!"Read full review
PRICE RANGE
R 1,089 - R 1,271 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalDurban
NUMBER OF ROOMS
20
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers
Which popular attractions are close to Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers?
Nearby attractions include U Shaka Marine World (6.7 km), Golden Mile (7.7 km), and uShaka Wet 'n Wild (6.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, free parking, and airport transportation.
Which room amenities are available at Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
Is parking available at Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers?
Conveniently located restaurants include 9th Avenue Waterside, Olive & Oil, and Surf Riders Food Shack.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers have airport transportation?
Yes, Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are there any historical sites close to Ansteys Beach Self Catering and Backpackers?
Many travellers enjoy visiting The Old Fort (8.2 km).