What a great place,the location is perfect the owners are great people.
I am pleased to say that Nomads is getting back to the good times of fun, laughter & loads of happy guests. Thanx to all who are making this happen
Nomads was an authentic backpacking experience. Many international travelers and the Staff were extra accommodating and informed.Thank you Guys.
My travel partner and I had a very short lived stay here. We arrived to find the hostel was fully booked including approx. 30 school aged children running around the hostel making it extremely loud and chaotic - with very little room to move. We quickly discovered that rooms could not be locked (no lock on the door) and the lockers were unsuitable for use, therefore no where to store our gear. The owner assured us that the hostel was 97% safe - a very strange comment. We left for another hostel.
Lovely place. Very homely and welcoming
Nomads backpackers is the place to be. Special thanks to Johny who went out of his way for us. All the staff members were very friendly. We realy enjoyed our stay.
The place has a lot of potential and after 20 years you would think they have their systems in place. Apparently not, but still one of only two really fun backpackers lodges in Durban. there's another one too but its another kind of fun. Nomads could do a lot for themselves if they stuck to their motto of "Here we love. Here we share." Instead of running things with the exact opposite attitude.
Messed up my booking so had to stay at another hostel but they were helped me find another one to stay at and gave me a free beer while I waited.
Great hostel, the staff was of great help and the prices were affordable. Special thanks to Johnny for his help and his tour walk in Durban city, it really was worth it!
We have been going to Nomads for close on 15 years and will return time and time again. There is no better place to relax and recharge ones batteries. The staff are always helpful and friendly.
The braai(bbq) area at night becomes a social gathering for all staying there and over the years we have met some amazing people from around the world.
I would highly recommend a stay.
Kate and Gerald
Very open organized accommodating. Be sure to use the intercom on the security wall for entrance. This is one of the gateways to Bulwer hang gliding near the Drackensburg mountains.