Set in the quiet suburb of Glenashley, On the Beach
backpackers is a wonderful retreat for any weary traveller. The establishment, aptly named “On the beach”, is in fact right
on the beach and from the front balcony one is caressed by both the sight and
sound of the Indian ocean.
The backpackers is conveniently located close to the Glenore
shopping centre, which has a supermarket and various restaurants. Short of
supplies, On the beach has everything one needs to kick back and relax – a beautiful
setting, proximity to the beach and peace and quiet.
We booked a triple en-suite room in the front section of the
backpackers are were happy to find that our room opened onto the large wooden
balcony where we were able to sip on a drink and watch the sun set over the
sea. The room itself was simple, spacious and clean, containing a double bed
and a single bed. A television (which we didn’t use) being the only other luxury
afforded us. The bathroom was equally spacious, as was the enormous Jacuzzi-like
bath. All in all, well worth the R700 price tag per night (a simple breakfast
of cereal, fruit, toast, fruit juice, tea and coffee included).
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| View from our balcony - On the beach |
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| Triple en-suite room |
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| Our bathroom, complete with hot tub! |
On the beach backpackers also has many communal facilities
and areas, which are available for use by the guests including a swimming pool
for the hot summer days, and a bar for the hot summer nights. Many of the
guests congregate around these attractions and I met many an interesting soul over
a quiet beer. This is what staying in a backpackers is really about, the
people. Composed of all walks of life, I have often found that backpackers are
generally warm and friendly.
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| The swimming pool and outside chill area at On the beach |
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| The communal bar area, doubles as a breakfast nook |
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| The bar - would you like a warm beverage or a cold one? |
The staff at On the beach were equally warm and friendly and
I would definitely recommend this establishment to anyone who is interested in
a quiet, relaxing, yet not altogether isolated environment.
For more information about On the Beach backpackers in Glenashley visit http://www.durbanbackpackers.com/
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