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Our top choices for Essenwood hotels

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Acorn B&B in Durban

Acorn B&B in Durban
4.0 star property
Essenwood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (29 reviews)
"The place is unique and natural "
United States
jonathan
The price is AU$76
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Acorn B&B in Durban
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 AU$65
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Emakhosini Hotel on East
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 AU$128
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Andaluz Boutique Hotel
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
Coweys Corner
LCD TV

Summerhill Estate

Summerhill Estate
4.0 star property
11.1 km from Essenwood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (16 reviews)
"Nice location with excellent cuisine, "
South Africa
Willie
Summerhill Estate
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, (127 reviews)
"Amazing stay and friendly staff"
South Africa
Ayanda
Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown
Double Room

Bayside Hotel 100

Bayside Hotel 100
3.0 star property
South Beach, 3.4 km from Essenwood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (72 reviews)
"Nice hotel for the price. The only downside being its location didnt feel safe to walk to and from after dark."
United Kingdom
graham
The price is AU$64
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
Bayside Hotel 100
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (ZAR 100 per person)

268 On Ridge Guesthouse

268 On Ridge Guesthouse
3.5 star property
3.2 km from Essenwood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (21 reviews)
"The service was amazing and the accommodations were spacious. It’s centrally located in a safe area and easy to get around. Very popular, so make sure to book in advance "
United Kingdom
Ansuyah
The price is AU$56
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
268 On Ridge Guesthouse
Exterior

Albion Manor

Albion Manor
3.0 star property
Morningside, 1.3 km from Essenwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Amazing personal service with friendliness and kindness. I would recommend this hotel to everyone who comes to Durban."
United States
Gary R
The price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
Albion Manor
Double Room

Bayside Hotel 116

Bayside Hotel 116
3.0 star property
South Beach, 3.3 km from Essenwood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (25 reviews)
"Amazing stay. Stuff is very friendly and kind, rooms are very clean, easy check in and checkout process. Restaurant has great food too. "
United States
Evan
Bayside Hotel 116
Reception hall

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
3.0 star property
Morningside, 2.7 km from Essenwood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (24 reviews)
"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."
South Africa
Nirendra
The price is AU$37
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Garden

Concord Christian Guesthouse

Concord Christian Guesthouse
3.0 star property
Windermere, 1.2 km from Essenwood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (32 reviews)
"I always love it at Concord Christian Guesthouse, service is great. "
United States
Mbali
The price is AU$75
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Concord Christian Guesthouse
Luxury Double Room

Bayside Hotel Pine Street

Bayside Hotel Pine Street
3.5 star property
South Beach, 3.4 km from Essenwood
7.0 out of 10, Good, (61 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay"
United States
Harriet
The price is AU$50
includes taxes & fees
4 Feb - 5 Feb
Bayside Hotel Pine Street
Reception

BAYSIDE SUITES HOTEL

BAYSIDE SUITES HOTEL
2.0 star property
South Beach, 3.4 km from Essenwood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
BAYSIDE SUITES HOTEL
Front of property

Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre

Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
3.5 star property
Durban Central Business District, 3.2 km from Essenwood
6.0 out of 10, (49 reviews)
"The tv was having no volume only pictures, cold water, no sachets for coffee and sugar, one small towel for bathing. I never experienced such a condition "
United States
Fuzile
Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living room

Summersands Apartment

Summersands Apartment
3.5 star property
North Beach, 2.5 km from Essenwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"The hosts were excellent. The only issue was the entry card and codes didn’t work consistently. Apartment is on 3rd floor. Didn’t like that but it was ok. Place was beautiful and very classy."
United States
Benjamin
Summersands Apartment
Reception

hotel cube

hotel cube
Morningside, 1.9 km from Essenwood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (9 reviews)
"Only if they can have bar fridges and microwave in the rooms, other than that everything is perfect "
Ireland
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$53
includes taxes & fees
31 Jan - 1 Feb
hotel cube
Superior Studio Suite, Kitchen, Sea View | View from room

Crooked Tree Cottage

Crooked Tree Cottage
3.0 star property
14.5 km from Essenwood
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Communication with check-in went fairly well and there were no issues. Breakfast was great and I suggest if you are there for a few days you try it! Close distance to the Two Oceans Mall, quiet, quaint, comfortable, beautiful view, friendly! Thank you!"
Canada
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Crooked Tree Cottage
View from property

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House
4.0 star property
11.7 km from Essenwood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (50 reviews)
"What a treasure. Very relaxing accommodations."
United States
Roxy
The price is AU$213
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local cuisine

ONOMO Hotel Durban

ONOMO Hotel Durban
3.5 star property
2.9 km from Essenwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (125 reviews)
"Good room size. Excellent food. Great staff Bathroom door not closing well Corridors had an awful smell "
Canada
Matshediso Sue
The price is AU$85
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb
ONOMO Hotel Durban
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Our guide on where to stay in Essenwood

Find the best Essenwood areas for the activities you enjoy most.
North Beach showing modern architecture, street scenes and a hotel

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 showing a sunset, surfing and landscape views

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 featuring a sunset and a beach

North Beach

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

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

Durban Central Business District

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

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.

Top Essenwood Hotel Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

10/10 Excellent
"Clean rooms. Staff was very helpfull"
Joseph 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

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 Expedia customer reviews, Acorn B&B in Durban is the highest ranked property in Essenwood. This B&B offers an outdoor pool 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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