Happy Hippo

Durban


Close to the beach is this spacious, well-run, warehouse-style accommodation choice. There are bright colours, vast spaces and an awesome rooftop bar, which make for a laid-back stay, though some travellers report it’s noisy (rooms are off communal areas) and the wi-fi is unreliable. Beds in the dorms are hard, but those in the private rooms are much more comfortable.