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Reviews of Happy Hippo International Backpackers Lodge, Durban, South Africa

Happy Hippo International Backpackers Lodge - Hostel

The Happy Hippo is a brand new lodge opened by Micky and Michelle (owners of the Hippo Hide). It is the closest hostel to Durban's golden mile and beautiful blue flag beaches. The Happy Hippo could not be situated any better for seeing durban's greate...
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Avg Rating: 74% (1 Review)

Character: 80%

Security: 80%

Location: 60%

Staff: 60%

Fun: 60%

Cleanliness: 100%



Customer Reviews

90%

nice place to stay, very close to the southern part of the beach and 20 minutes to walk along the beach to the golden mile. cool location in an old warehouse.

Thomas, from Germany ~ Mar 6 2008

94%

If Going to Durban I would definatly stay there again. I wanted to stay a additional day but arline wasn't able to give me a flight for the next day. Getting to the airport was real cheap , fast & easy. Buses in town were nice & great location for hostel. Only wish there was a fridge in the room & water or a communal fridge and drinking water tank!! Happy hippo was a highlight of our trip!!! Lastly, all staff were friendly & helpfull

Sandra, from Philippines ~ Feb 14 2008

80%

Coolest hostel, worst staff! The building is a converted warehouse and it's definitely one of the neatest setups for a hostel we've ever seen. Unfortunately, we've never encountered a hostel staff so rude! However, the location is decent and on the whole it's probably a good choice in Durban.

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Tomasz, from Poland ~ Jan 24 2008

94%

Staff was verry accomodative ,very clean, except parking everything was excellent

Lohit, from India ~ Jan 3 2008

74%

Pretty nice hostel but in a slightly scary part of town. The recommended a taxi to us that totally ripped us off, so that was the biggest complaint. Really clean and nice decor.

Laura, from USA ~ Jan 2 2008