Essenwood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

uShaka Marine World featuring rides and signage as well as a large group of people

uShaka Marine World

Ride high-speed waterslides, explore the thrilling rope adventure park and witness dolphin, seal and shark shows at South Africa’s premier oceanfront waterpark.

uShaka Marine World
Durban Beach

Durban Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Durban Beach during your travels in Durban? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Durban Beach
Moses Mabhida Stadium

Moses Mabhida Stadium

Catch an event at Moses Mabhida Stadium during your trip to Durban. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Moses Mabhida Stadium
Golden Mile

Golden Mile

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Golden Mile might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Durban. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Golden Mile
Durban Botanical Gardens showing a pond, flowers and landscape views

Durban Botanical Gardens

Featuring pristine lawns, colorful flowerbeds, birdlife and a tea garden, these stunning gardens are also the setting for open-air concerts.

Durban Botanical Gardens

The Internet Cafe

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit The Internet Cafe during your travels in Berea. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

The Internet Cafe

Activities

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

AU$10
per adult
Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise
Magical Gondola Night Ride

Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban

AU$18
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban
Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise

Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise

AU$14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise
Durban sunset

Culture Walking Tour of Durban

AU$97
per adult
Culture Walking Tour of Durban
Durban: Durban: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Durban: Durban: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

AU$128
per adult
Durban: Durban: Whale and Dolphin Watching Boat Tour
Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal

Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal

AU$18
per adult
Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal
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Our pick of the best Essenwood Hotel Deals

Emakhosini Hotel on East

Emakhosini Hotel on East

73 East St, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$57 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$57
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World are located ...
"first of all it should never be listed, the building is in bad condition, the windows are falling, there is no aircondition considering it was 98 deg outside, the place was not clean I would not rate it any star. Expedia should take them off the hotels It is sad to call it a hotel."

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2025

Emakhosini Hotel on East
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

4 out of 5
Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$215 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$215
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (162 reviews)
"very clean"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade, North Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a casino. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (460 reviews)

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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Parade Hotel
Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre

Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre

3.5 out of 5
1 Durban Club Place, Margaret Mncadi Avenue, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach are located ...
5.8/10 (43 reviews)
"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 ..."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

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Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

3 out of 5
298 Percy Osborn Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
Fantastic budget hotel
"This place was amazing. Clean, beautiful views, quiet area, large rooms. Staff were helpful and friendly and stay out of your way so you can do whatever you want to. The only issue is that the parking can be a bit difficult to manage with a large vehicle."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

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Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

3 out of 5
2 Ncondo Place Umhlanga, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is AU$116 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$116
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (606 reviews)
"Excellent service"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Essenwood

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Windermere

Windermere is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and African Art Centre.

Windermere
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Overport

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Overport and surrounding area, you can visit Durban Botanical Gardens and Florida Road.

Overport
Durban Botanical Gardens featuring landscape views and a garden

Musgrave

Musgrave is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Durban Botanical Gardens and Musgrave Centre.

Musgrave
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Morningside

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

Morningside
North Beach showing modern architecture, street scenes and a hotel

Durban Beachfront

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Durban Beachfront
Durban featuring a mosque and heritage architecture

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 Harbour while you're in town.

Durban Central Business District

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