Secret Spot Backpackers

1.5 star property
Ballito hostel with outdoor pool and pool bar

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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

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool bar
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting room
  • Barbecue grills
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

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About the area

Map
4 Main Rd, Charka's Rock, Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, 4420

What's nearby

  • Salt Rock Beach - 14 min walk
  • Thompson's Bay Beach - 19 min walk
  • Holla Trails - 5 min drive
  • Ballito Beach - 8 min drive
  • Umdloti Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.) - 17 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Licken - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Salt Rock Hotel Pty. Ltd. - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Secret Spot Backpackers

Enjoy your visit to Ballito with a stay at Secret Spot Backpackers. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the pool bar.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 1 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available on request)*
DONE

Off-site

    • Area shuttle within 5 mi*
    • Beach shuttle*

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Facilities

  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 270 per vehicle (one way)
  • Local area shuttle and beach shuttle services are offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Secret Spot Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Secret Spot Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Secret Spot Backpackers?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Secret Spot Backpackers?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 270 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Secret Spot Backpackers?
You can check in starting at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Secret Spot Backpackers and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as surfing. Secret Spot Backpackers also has an outdoor pool.
What's the area around Secret Spot Backpackers like?
Secret Spot Backpackers is a short 19-minute walk from Thompson's Bay Beach and 14 minutes' walk from Salt Rock Beach.

Secret Spot Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

5.2

6.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

fantastic service
excellent service
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Run down
hardly no lights and no maintenance in the bedroom and the parking lot. the door entrance has to be open manually
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

מקום יפה מאוד, קרוב לבליטו. 2 דק מעגלים ומחוף הים.הבעל בית יסביר לכם על האיזור.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Verified Expedia guest review