About Us

Tekweni Backpackers Hostel was established in 1992 making it one of the first 5 hostels in South Africa. Tekweni is located in a large colonial home (built in 1896) in the heart of the vibrant suburb of Morningside. We built our reputation on our festive atmosphere and fun loving approach. Our years of experience have resulted in us having facilities to cater for pretty much everything a backpacker needs. These include:
  • Spacious sparkling new stainless steel kitchen area complete with all the things you need to whip up a chow
  • Friendly high tech reception area also recently renovated
  • Open air poolside bar area adjoining reception with a constant flow of groovy tunes and exotic "bevies"
  • Festive sports bar with satellite hosting all the best stuff worldwide
  • Sparkling swimming pool set in the lush tropical garden smack in the middle of all the action
  • Pool table for fun right next to the swimming pool
  • Communal braais ("barbies") on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays; salad and rolls provided; byo meat
  • Regular parties and celebrations
  • Comfy TV lounge complete with satellite as well
  • Fast and cheap internet for guests
  • Abundant private toilets and showers also newly renovated
  • Sparkling wooden floors throughout
  • Spacious clean comfortable rooms with high ceilings and ceiling fans
  • Dorms, singles, doubles, twins, and triples
  • Storage for those heading out on tour
  • Shuttle service and tour company based on the premises
  • Full travel information centre set next to the pool

You will find pubs, clubs, restaurants and markets on the doorstep. Prop up our poolside bar, catch some rays, groove to the tunes or "kick some butt" around the pool table. Within stumbling distance of shops, banks, post office and everything; 2 kilometres from the beach, 2 kilometres from the bus station and town. The area is safe (as is most of Durban) and we have substantial safe parking in our driveway.  

THE TEKWENI TRAVEL INFO CENTRE IS LOCATED ON THE PREMISES FOR BOOKING ALMOST ANYTHING IN AFRICA IN THE BUDGET MARKET. 

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