Backpacker Accommodation Near Gateway Theatre of Shopping
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Nearby Attractions & Landmarks: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban Diwali Festival, Beachwood Mangrove Nature Reserve, Umgeni River Bird Park
Gateway Theatre of Shopping Reviews
More info about Gateway Theatre of Shopping
It’s big and it keeps getting bigger. With two upgrades already having been recently completed, further extensions are planned for this monster of a centre in Umhlanga on the KwaZulu-Natal coast. The Gateway Theatre of Shopping is 22ha of retail and entertainment space and one of the largest malls in the world. Here, visitors can enjoy a full day of fun without leaving the centre.
Opened in 2001, the Gateway Theatre of Shopping has over 400 shops with all major chain stores occupying space alongside high-end fashion boutiques, and specialist, home ware and sports stores.
Electric Avenue on the 2nd level provides entertainment for young and old that include arcade games, tenpin bowling, dodgems and go-karting. The Manhattan bar lounge offers late night entertainment with local DJs on the decks.
On the same level are the movie theatres, eighteen in all with an additional six Art Nouveau theatres and two 3D cinemas.
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About Backpacker
For those who are a little adventurous and enjoy the company of other travellers, you can decide to stay at a Backpackers. Often having to share a room with others as well as costs, it is incredibly inexpensive. Often the best choice for those who may be just passing through or will be occupied for the majority of their day. It comes with the most basic amenities and is often formed as part of a bar or similar establishment. Not recommended for those who want privacy, this is best suited for those who wouldn’t mind meeting various other interesting travellers.