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Top 10 Hotels in Essenwood

Emakhosini Hotel on East
Restaurant

Emakhosini Hotel on East

6.6 out of 10, (11)
"Comfortable Stay. Good Service. Good Breakfast. Good staff"
The price is S$44
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Emakhosini Hotel on East
Acorn B&B in Durban
Front of property – evening/night

Acorn B&B in Durban

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (28)
"An absolutely charming place with charming hosts. Traveling as a single woman it was very safe and convenient. Coming and going is hassle-free. The internet and televison reception are excellent. Water in the shower nice and hot and the bed big and comfortable. Couldn't ask for more."
The price is S$65
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Acorn B&B in Durban
Essenwood House
Front of property – evening/night

Essenwood House

3.0 star property
5.8 out of 10, (8)
"Nice interior design for every single room. Two cool pool and able to make food myself."
The price is S$79
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Essenwood House
Andaluz Boutique Hotel
Property entrance

Andaluz Boutique Hotel

3.0 star property
5.4 out of 10, (3)
"I couldn’t stay I had to leave the place..it was dirty and stinking..I feel I have been robbed hence I will contact Asata to look at the matter and will reserve my legal opinion on the matter since i was not refunded even half of what I paid "
The price is S$100
includes taxes & fees
4 Sept - 5 Sept
Andaluz Boutique Hotel
Coweys Corner
Property grounds

Coweys Corner

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (19)
"Excellent place."
Coweys Corner
Belaire Suites
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Belaire Suites

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (895)
"Friendly staff, decent sized room, and the food in the hotel restaurant is excellent "
The price is S$79
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Belaire Suites
ONOMO Hotel Durban
Exterior

ONOMO Hotel Durban

3.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (115)
"Handy and nice hotel for Durban. Location not on the beach but good enough. There is 24 hours security and secure car park. The breakfast and restaurant is very good. This round my room is facing the road, can be a bit noisy compare to inward facing room."
The price is S$75
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
ONOMO Hotel Durban
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Outdoor pool

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

4.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (156)
"Great staff and location "
The price is S$163
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
View from room

Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 star property
5.8 out of 10, (43)
"The hotel has an amazing vintage architecture. The building is amazing however it needs a some tlc. The reception ladies are great, they made me feel welcomed specially that it was my first time in Durban. The security guards was really good, very welcoming as well. I had a wonderful stay at the hotel with a nice sea view and it's very quiet, you get to relax.Just wish they could just could take case of the building outside, it really need some work. "
Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Front of property

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (21)
"It was a good stay for the price. Stayed one night after leaving the airport. The area isn’t the best but the property is gated. "
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (595)
"Very attentive staff, thank you."
The price is S$95
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
Parade Hotel
Exterior

Parade Hotel

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (461)
"Good stay"
Parade Hotel
The Oyster Box
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Oyster Box

5.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (296)
"Really enjoy our stay at The Oyster Box, staff are so friendly and they really take care of you feel really special, go back every year because we enjoy it so much."
The price is S$605
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Oyster Box
The Blue Waters Hotel
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

The Blue Waters Hotel

4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (983)
"Lovely hotel! Great service! We'll definitely stay here again!"
The price is S$77
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
The Blue Waters Hotel
Pavilion Hotel Durban
Breakfast and dinner served

Pavilion Hotel Durban

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (296)
"Great location. Good hotel"
Pavilion Hotel Durban
First Group Breakers Resort
Aerial view

First Group Breakers Resort

4.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (169)
"Gorgeous view, super spacious, wonderful beach access and lovely staff!"
The price is S$100
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
First Group Breakers Resort
Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown
Courtyard

Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown

3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (126)
"Amazing stay and friendly staff"
Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown
Premier Hotel Umhlanga
City view from property

Premier Hotel Umhlanga

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (98)
"Very pleasant stay! "
The price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Premier Hotel Umhlanga
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
Lobby lounge

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (115)
"Had a lovely stay here for 5 days definitely will go back again "
The price is S$117
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (362)
"Superb location and cannot thank the staff enough for the amazing hospitality and service . Highly recommended and massively improved from my last stay here. "
The price is S$111
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
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Where to stay in Essenwood

Find the best Essenwood areas for the activities you enjoy most.
North Beach showing a city, skyline and a hotel

Durban Beachfront

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Durban Beachfront is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

South Beach showing landscape views, surf and a sunset

South Beach

South Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Harbour and Golden Mile.

North Beach showing a sunset and a beach

North Beach

North Beach is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Golden Mile while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Durban which includes heritage architecture and a mosque
Photo by South African Tourism
Open Photo by South African Tourism

Durban Central Business District

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Travellers come to Durban Central Business District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Workshop Mall and Harbour while you're in town.

Morningside

Morningside is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and Mitchell Park Zoo.

Top Essenwood Hotel Reviews

Hilton Durban

Hilton Durban

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely, comfortable and good location"
Francis 2-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Hilton Durban

Frequently asked questions

What is Essenwood like?

Essenwood is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its university setting, museums and beaches. Consider a visit to Killie Campbell Africana Library as part of your Essenwood travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Essenwood?

Based on our traveller data, Emakhosini Hotel on East is one of the top choices for your stay in Essenwood. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Another good choice for your stay in the neighbourhood is Andaluz Boutique Hotel.

How many hotels are there in the Essenwood area?

Expedia has 8 Essenwood hotels and other accommodation options, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Berea area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Essenwood, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Essenwood.

What can I see and do in this Berea neighbourhood?

Killie Campbell Africana Library is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Essenwood. When you're sightseeing in Berea, Greyville Race Course and Royal Durban Golf Club are also worth a stop.