I stayed at La Bordello about three years ago and it was magical. So much so that I insisted on staying there again so my husband would know exactly what I had been raving about. My friends who had travelled with me the first time decided to join us again for this long weekend in Durban. They left after the... More

Let me first say that I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to hotels. And that I've lived in and travelled around Africa for several years. So I think my expectations are realistic and I know what I should get for a certain price. That said, the Bordello is TERRIBLE. It attempts to skate by on "vibeyness" (which basically... More

I had an amazing time! Except for confusion at first about where to get key etc. we found our rooms and they were beautiful! Very bohemian and very comfortable. GREAT AIRCON! ;) I just love putting on my aircon and snuggling up to my blankets! Breakfast was delicious and great after HUGE delicious meal at the BBB. Funny enough -... More

There is a few things that bothered me - this is not a boutique style hotel/guesthouse, whatever you want to call this. There is not even a proper check-in area and there is no parking - this, according to me qualify as a backpackers. I have stayed in quite a few boutique hotels and guesthouses, but i have never stayed... More

I must say I have mixed feelings about la Bordello. I am not a picky traveller but a few things did bother me. First, we checked in in the adjacent restaurant and came to the first waitress we saw. She didn't ask for our names or anything but all she said was "I'll go and get the key" and then... More

Good value for money, excllence breakfast and cleaning staff but i just couldnt sleep due to the excessive noise from the adjoining bar until very very late every night More

Tried La Bordello last time I was in Durban as it is part of the “Bean Bag Bohemia” restaurant which is fantastic. Nice idea for a slightly different budget hotel. The hotel is decorated with some flair and the slight air of decay doesn’t really feel out of place. It’s all a little informal, with check in happening in the... More

When my long term partner and I decided to get married we did not have time for a honeymoon but booked in to La Bordello for one romantic night. The location was convenient for our limited time frame and we were totally delighted with our stay. We dined sumptuously at the adjoining Bean Bag Bohemia, breakfasted the following morning privately... More

I stayed at La Bordello for 8 days and it truly made the trip. I was there for a conference and was so pleased I didn't stay in a beach resort. The staff here were outstanding. Great breakfast and the adjoining restaurant offered great food, atmosphere, and convenience. The area is trendy and much safer than other parts of town... More