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Secret Spot Backpackers

1.5 star property

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Beach nearby, beach shuttle, surfing
Outdoor pool
View from property
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
4 Main Rd, Charka's Rock, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4420
  • Salt Rock Beach
    14 min walk
  • Thompson's Bay Beach
    19 min walk
  • 2 On Main
    3 min walk
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    17 min drive

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory (6 x Bunk beds)

Basic Shared Dormitory (6 x Bunk beds)

  • Sleeps 6

Basic Shared Dormitory (10 x Bunk beds)

  • Sleeps 1

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

About this property

Secret Spot Backpackers

Hostel in Ballito with an outdoor pool and a poolside bar
This hostel features an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a meeting room. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, dry cleaning, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are onsite. Bathrooms are shared.
Secret Spot Backpackers offers 12 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Secret Spot Backpackers, you'll be within walking distance of Salt Rock Beach. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar are available.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Enjoy drinks at the pool bar
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and tour or ticket assistance
  • 14 minutes by foot from Salt Rock Beach and a 2-minute drive from Umhlali Library
  • Airport, local-area, and beach shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of Secret Spot Backpackers, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. An area shuttle within 5 mi and an airport shuttle (available on request) are available for a fee. Secret Spot Backpackers also features dry cleaning/laundry services and a television in a common area.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 mi
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • 1 poolside bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/body boarding

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)

More

  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 270 per vehicle (one way)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Secret Spot Backpackers offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel.

Property is also known as

Secret Spot Backpackers
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel Umhlali
Secret Spot Backpackers Umhlali
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel Ballito
Secret Spot Backpackers Ballito
Secret Spot Backpackers Ballito
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Secret Spot Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Ballito

Secret Spot Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 7 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Rachel, South Africa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not for solo female travellers
Although my expedia reservation clearly stated 'room', what was available for me was a tent (containing two beds). I arrived too late to go elsewhere. It was disconcerting to hear drunk male tourists stumbling around the tent when I was trying to sleep without being able to lock the door (zipper). The hotel staff were perfectly friendly but nowhere to be found within an hour of checking in. It was an extremely uncomfortable, noisy, and unpleasant night. I expect for groups looking for budget accommodation in a lovely location it might be alright.

10/10 Excellent

excellent service, umhlali

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Run down
hardly no lights and no maintenance in the bedroom and the parking lot. the door entrance has to be open manually

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
מקום יפה מאוד, קרוב לבליטו. 2 דק מעגלים ומחוף הים.הבעל בית יסביר לכם על האיזור.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel à remettre totalement en état et à modernise
Cabines minuscules il ne faut pas être claustrophobe Cuisine commune particulièrement sale Sanitaire en dehors de la chambre