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Our top choices for Essenwood hotels

Outdoor pool

Acorn B&B in Durban

Acorn B&B in Durban
4.0 star property
Essenwood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (30 reviews)
"The place is unique and natural "
United States
jonathan
The price is AU$68
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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$58
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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$117
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
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
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
Outdoor pool

Seaview Manor Exquisite Bed & Breakfast

Seaview Manor Exquisite Bed & Breakfast
3.5 star property
11.2 km from Essenwood
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Comfortable. Clean. Quiet. Perfect"
United States
David
The price is AU$126
includes taxes & fees
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Seaview Manor Exquisite Bed & Breakfast
Pool

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$69
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Bayside Hotel 100
Exterior

Albion Manor

Albion Manor
3.0 star property
Morningside, 1.3 km from Essenwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Best ever stay"
United Kingdom
arnold
Albion Manor
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, (25 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$35
includes taxes & fees
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
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, (26 reviews)
"I had heard some negative things but the room was actually quite nice. "
United States
Rodney
The price is AU$66
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Bayside Hotel 116
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$71
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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$45
includes taxes & fees
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Bayside Hotel Pine Street
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)
"It’s was ok but with some few cockroaches "
United States
Samuel Osei
The price is AU$65
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Durban Manor Hotel & Conference Centre
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, (127 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$92
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
ONOMO Hotel Durban
Reception

BAYSIDE SUITES HOTEL

BAYSIDE SUITES HOTEL
2.0 star property
South Beach, 3.4 km from Essenwood
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2 reviews)
"I found it funny that this Bayside is called Bayside Suites when some of the other bayside Hotels are much nicer inside. They must work on this. My room has a hole in the ceiling. They must fix. "
United States
Rodney
The price is AU$86
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
BAYSIDE SUITES HOTEL
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, (22 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$51
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
268 On Ridge Guesthouse
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers

The Blue Waters Hotel

The Blue Waters Hotel
4.0 star property
North Beach, 2.7 km from Essenwood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (995 reviews)
"I guess the best thing of this hotel is its convenient location. Being a beachfront hotel has its privileges. I’ve stayed in much nicer hotels for half the price. Cheaper to stay somewhere else with a better room and uber to the beach. I had to have maintenance come and fix the shower and sink. "
United States
Rodney
The price is AU$83
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
The Blue Waters Hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites
4.0 star property
North Beach, 2.8 km from Essenwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (930 reviews)
"staff the room amenities the restaurant"
Canada
Pierre
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Belaire Suites
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
Free daily full breakfast

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$199
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House
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Our guide on 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 featuring a beach, a sunset and tropical scenes

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 showing a sunset and a sandy 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.

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.

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 Durban City Hall and Harbour while you're in town.

Top Essenwood Hotel Reviews

The Oyster Box

The Oyster Box

10/10 Excellent
"This is an excellent hotel, you get what you pay for and this hotel and its staff deliver 110% we had a villa room which was outstanding the pools were lovely and the staff are super friendly and helpful "
Richard 6-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Oyster Box

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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