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Our top choices for Essenwood hotels

Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

Coweys Corner

Coweys Corner
3.0 star property
Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (19 reviews)
"Excellent place."
South Africa
Bernard
The price is S$80
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Coweys Corner
Property entrance

Andaluz Boutique Hotel

Andaluz Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Essenwood
5.4 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"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 "
South Africa
Zama
The price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Andaluz Boutique Hotel
Banquet hall

Emakhosini Hotel on East

Emakhosini Hotel on East
Essenwood
6.6 out of 10, (11 reviews)
"Staff were good. "
United States
Joachim
The price is S$51
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Emakhosini Hotel on East
Front of property – evening/night

Acorn B&B in Durban

Acorn B&B in Durban
4.0 star property
Essenwood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (30 reviews)
"Great place 👌 "
South Africa
Nandisa
The price is S$65
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Acorn B&B in Durban
Terrace/patio

Anchors Boutique Lodge

Anchors Boutique Lodge
3.5 star property
21.1 km from Essenwood
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Room was very clean, comfortable & spacious. Owners were very hospitable, warm & friendly. Monica & Cindy the staff were very kind & helpful. Very pleasant stay."
South Africa
Vanishree
The price is S$85
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Anchors Boutique Lodge
Bathroom

PLM Golden Lodge

PLM Golden Lodge
2.0 star property
3.3 km from Essenwood
The price is S$55
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
PLM Golden Lodge
Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

UmhlangaApart Hotel

UmhlangaApart Hotel
3.0 star property
14.4 km from Essenwood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (12 reviews)
"All good. Just continue to maintain 💯 your standard of excellence. Beautiful 😍 stay! Thank you"
United States
Amanda
The price is S$63
includes taxes & fees
17 Jun - 18 Jun
UmhlangaApart Hotel
Building design

Ammazulu African Palace

Ammazulu African Palace
5.0 star property
17.5 km from Essenwood
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (10 reviews)
"Such a peaceful and pleasant stay, the host was so friendly and helpful"
South Africa
Cherie
The price is S$119
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Ammazulu African Palace
Lobby sitting area

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
3.0 star property
14.4 km from Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (523 reviews)
"Yes. Everything excellent."
Canada
Gugu
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Southey House

Southey House
3.5 star property
16 km from Essenwood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"amazing…lovely kind staff,safe quiet area and astonishing views..until next time x"
United Kingdom
Neil
The price is S$105
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Southey House
Courtyard

Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown

Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown
3.0 star property
13.9 km from Essenwood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (128 reviews)
"Amazing stay and friendly staff"
South Africa
Ayanda
The price is S$90
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown
Reception

The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel
3.0 star property
Durban Central Business District, 3.1 km from Essenwood
7.4 out of 10, Good, (257 reviews)
"Great breakfast and rooms are kept clean"
United States
VIVIAN
The price is S$77
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
The Royal Hotel
Garden

SUN1 Durban

SUN1 Durban
2.0 star property
2.1 km from Essenwood
7.2 out of 10, Good, (107 reviews)
"Booking was done in July 2022 but on arrival Sun1 provided me with disabled room smelling pee untidy. Was wondering what's the used of booking early instead of receiving 1st preference I had very terrible services. I was indeed disappointed will never booked at SUN1 ever. "
South Africa
Nneheng Grace
The price is S$57
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
SUN1 Durban
Beach/ocean view

Durban Spa

Durban Spa
2.5 star property
South Beach, 3.9 km from Essenwood
The price is S$75
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Durban Spa
Exterior

Suncoast Hotel & Towers

Suncoast Hotel & Towers
5.0 star property
Durban Beachfront, 2.6 km from Essenwood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (215 reviews)
"The staff are great, very friendly and helpful. The rooms are nice and clean and the location is excellent right next to the beach! "
United States
Azucena
The price is S$182
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Suncoast Hotel & Towers
Rooftop terrace

Premier Hotel Umhlanga

Premier Hotel Umhlanga
3.5 star property
14.2 km from Essenwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (111 reviews)
"Great service, friendly staff who went out of their way to ensure we felt welcome, will definitely be returning in the future. "
United States
Tyrell
The price is S$161
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Premier Hotel Umhlanga
Desk, laptop workspace

PLM Palace Lodge

PLM Palace Lodge
2.0 star property
3.2 km from Essenwood
The price is S$54
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
PLM Palace Lodge
Property grounds

First Group Breakers Resort

First Group Breakers Resort
4.0 star property
15.9 km from Essenwood
7.8 out of 10, Good, (173 reviews)
"Gorgeous view, super spacious, wonderful beach access and lovely staff!"
United States
Martha
The price is S$139
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
First Group Breakers Resort
Room

PLM Lodge

PLM Lodge
2.0 star property
Glenwood, 4 km from Essenwood
The price is S$51
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
PLM Lodge
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
3.0 star property
13.6 km from Essenwood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (640 reviews)
"Wifi was very patchy Staff were extremely helpful and went out of their way to assist The rooms for cleaned and domestic staff very obliging Breakfast catering covered gluten requirements upon request"
Australia
Michael
The price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
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Where to stay in Essenwood

Find the best Essenwood areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Clean ocean wave surging crashing towards shallow sandbars at surf city beaches of Durban

Durban Beachfront

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

Part of Durban’s wonderful Golden Mile, this sandy beach has safe swimming and a surf museum, an amusement park, a waterpark and an aquarium.

North Beach

This sandy beach on Durban’s stunning Golden Mile is popular for its safe swimming, rolling waves, lively esplanade and cultural events.

View of suburban and city landscape Durban South Africa

Durban Central Business District

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

A wide aerial of the bridge and freeway crossing over the Umgeni River mouth with the Durban skyline in the distance.

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

Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites

10/10 Excellent
"Nice"
Ronnie 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Belaire Suites

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.
How many hotels are there in the Essenwood area?
Expedia has 7 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.

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