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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 AU$84
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
Coweys Corner
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$53
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
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$116
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Andaluz Boutique Hotel
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)
"The place is unique and natural "
United States
jonathan
The price is AU$68
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Acorn B&B in Durban
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Misty Blue Bed and Breakfast

Misty Blue Bed and Breakfast
4.0 star property
9.4 km from Essenwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Wonderful welcome from James lovely property with such a magnificent view from the room and bath tub . Great host and conversation with breakfast a real treat ."
United Kingdom
Jennifer
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Misty Blue Bed and Breakfast
Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Durban Spa

Durban Spa
2.5 star property
South Beach, 3.9 km from Essenwood
The price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Durban Spa
Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Bayside 97 Russel street

Bayside 97 Russel street
2.0 star property
Durban Central Business District, 2.8 km from Essenwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is AU$58
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Bayside 97 Russel street
Exterior

Branley Lodge

Branley Lodge
3.0 star property
23.1 km from Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7 reviews)
"The lodge is well located in the Hillcrest area, close to the Main Road with it's shops and restaurants. Bev the hostess was very welcoming and seemed prepared to go out of her way to assist her guests. The breakfast in the morning was varied and good. The room, while on the small side, was adequately furnished with a comfortable bed. There were a number of small items which detracted from my stay. Single ply toilet rolls in the bathroom, a small and well worn towel and shower in which the...
South Africa
David
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Branley Lodge
Livingstone Room

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 AU$111
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
Southey House
Outdoor pool

Presidential Boutique Hotel

Presidential Boutique Hotel
2.5 star property
5.8 km from Essenwood
The price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Presidential Boutique 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 AU$60
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May
SUN1 Durban
Executive Suite

Kingfisher Lodge

Kingfisher Lodge
4.0 star property
14.5 km from Essenwood
Kingfisher Lodge
Property grounds

Hilltop Hideaway

Hilltop Hideaway
2.0 star property
21.7 km from Essenwood
The price is AU$257
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
Hilltop Hideaway
Executive Suite

Cowrie Cove Guest House

Cowrie Cove Guest House
5.0 star property
10.5 km from Essenwood
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"100% recommended, great stay everyone is very friendly and accommodating, I will say there again! The beach was amazing and clean."
United Kingdom
Jonty Alan
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
22 May - 23 May
Cowrie Cove Guest House
Interior detail

Lemon Tree B&B

Lemon Tree B&B
5.0 star property
18.9 km from Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (11 reviews)
"Beautiful establishment and friendly host. Our garden cottage was a treat!"
South Africa
Elsebie
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Lemon Tree B&B
Living area

Point Waterfront Apartments

Point Waterfront Apartments
4.0 star property
Durban Point, 5.8 km from Essenwood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (91 reviews)
"The service we received from Gugu and Pat was exceptional"
South Africa
Denise
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
1 June - 2 June
Point Waterfront Apartments
Superior Double Room

PLM Lodge

PLM Lodge
2.0 star property
Glenwood, 4 km from Essenwood
The price is AU$56
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
PLM Lodge
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, (214 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 AU$191
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Suncoast Hotel & Towers
Exterior

WAVES ocean front King Shaka Airport

WAVES ocean front King Shaka Airport
3.0 star property
26.5 km from Essenwood
The price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
WAVES ocean front King Shaka Airport
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$85
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May
BAYSIDE SUITES HOTEL
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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

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 Playhouse and Harbour 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

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

10/10 Excellent
"What an amazing stay. Propery excellent maintained and the staff was sooo friendly and amazing . Best stay in a very ling time well done guys"
PETRUS 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

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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