What is Essenwood like?

Essenwood is a neighborhood that travelers 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 traveler 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 should I expect to find in the Essenwood area?

Expedia has 7 Essenwood hotels and other accommodations, 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, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Essenwood.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Essenwood?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Essenwood, click here .

What can I see and do in this Berea neighborhood?

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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Our top choices for Essenwood hotels

1. Acorn B&B in Durban

Essenwood

Nandisa

SAR 218 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

2. Emakhosini Hotel on East

Essenwood

Joachim

SAR 146 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

3. Coweys Corner

Essenwood

Bernard

SAR 238 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free), bed sheets

4. Luxe on Ridge

Musgrave, 1 km from Essenwood

LINDSEY

SAR 269 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

5. McAllisters on 8th

Windermere, 1 km from Essenwood

Nadine

SAR 218 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps

6. Coastlands Musgrave Hotel

Musgrave, 1.2 km from Essenwood

Sandile

SAR 384 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

7. Albion Manor

Morningside, 1.3 km from Essenwood

arnold

SAR 334 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

8. Concord Christian Guesthouse

Windermere, 1.2 km from Essenwood

Mbali

SAR 197 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sep - 4 Sep

Premium Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio

9. Emakhosini Boutique Hotel

Morningside, 1.6 km from Essenwood

Zola

SAR 277 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

10. SUN1 Durban

2.1 km from Essenwood

Caiphus

SAR 150 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

11. Road Lodge Durban

Durban Central Business District, 2.3 km from Essenwood

Futhi

SAR 210 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sep - 14 Sep

12. Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

Morningside, 2.7 km from Essenwood

Silke

SAR 103 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

Couples treatment rooms, hot tub, body treatments, deep-tissue massages

13. Suncoast Hotel & Towers

Durban Beachfront, 2.6 km from Essenwood

Arnold

SAR 551 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, rollaway beds (surcharge)

14. The Blue Waters Hotel

North Beach, 2.7 km from Essenwood

Anthony

SAR 312 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

15. Grange Gardens Hotel

Windermere, 2.4 km from Essenwood

Xolani

SAR 139 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

16. Belaire Suites

North Beach, 2.8 km from Essenwood

Loshani

SAR 327 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sep - 8 Sep

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually furnished, bed sheets

17. Bayside 97 Russel street

Durban Central Business District, 2.8 km from Essenwood

"Advertised pictures look more neat than the actual place. Cupboards had no shelves but only hanger rails. Bathroom basin slightly blocked (water slowly drained). No PARKING at Facility! Used nearby dodgy parking facility charged per day and night! Hotel cleaners not trusted, watch chargers got stolen. Spoiled my running experience during comrades with low charged running watch. Security manager informed and didn’t help, not even to view camera footage. I doubt the cameras even works. Hotel...

Clement

SAR 151 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Aug - 21 Aug

18. ONOMO Hotel Durban

2.9 km from Essenwood

Thabiso E P T

SAR 229 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sep - 8 Sep

19. City Lodge Hotel Durban

North Beach, 3 km from Essenwood

VIANNEY

SAR 309 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

20. The Royal Hotel

Durban Central Business District, 3.1 km from Essenwood

Sibusiso

SAR 209 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Aug - 19 Aug

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Where to stay in Essenwood

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Durban Beachfront

Durban Beachfront is a destination visitors seek out for is 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 neighborhood.

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South Beach

South Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Harbour and Golden Mile.

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North Beach

North Beach is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, abundant dining options, and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Golden Mile while you're exploring the neighborhood.

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Durban Central Business District

Durban Central Business District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Harbour and Workshop Mall while in the area.

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Durban Point

While visiting Durban Point, you might make a stop by sights like uShaka Marine World and Harbour.

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Top Essenwood Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

10/10 Excellent

"Check in staff amazing.. breakfast delicious a good range .. check out excellent. My only complaint is that we were 3 in the room ..a request for extra complimentary water was not given . Also we had been allocated a room near the lift . The noise level if rooms around the lift needs to sleep in … Maybe a sign at the lift stating… silence consider other Guest"

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great experience at the Protea Hotel. Check in and out was efficient and all employees extremely courteous and helpful. The restaurant prepared breakfast to go on short notice due to our early departure. The facility is immaculately kept and tastefully designed. The location was great and we were able to safely walk the streets at night and experience some of the local culture. Highly recommended and would love to return in the future."

Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel could need a update, Many small items was broken and a cleaning of the outside facade of the hotel is needed. It was nearly possibly to look out the windows due to a thind layer of dirt. The staff was very good, really good from reception, the restaurant to the staff cleaning the rooms. Our Room was very clean."

The Capital Pearls

10/10 Excellent

"We had a most marvellous break from the rat race of Johannesburg. Peace and quiet notwithstanding it was school holidays. Breakfast was a buffet of every one would expect and much much more. The staff were amazing. I am currently looking at the calendar to find another break time to be enjoyed at the Pearl. I am 71 and my girlfriend is 58. We both had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the restaurants on the premises. Thank you guys."

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

8/10 Good

"Wonderful stay. Kind staff at breakfast and dinner, all were amazing. Check in had a few blips with the system picking up the wrong number of people and the wrong room but was quickly fixed. One point I would make is it’s incredibly difficult to find the hotels parking - no signposting meant we went into another much more expensive parking lot. I would definitely stay again, the staff and cleanliness make it a no brainer."

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Our top choices for Essenwood hotels

1. Acorn B&B in Durban

2. Emakhosini Hotel on East

3. Coweys Corner

4. Luxe on Ridge

5. McAllisters on 8th

6. Coastlands Musgrave Hotel

7. Albion Manor

8. Concord Christian Guesthouse

9. Emakhosini Boutique Hotel

10. SUN1 Durban

11. Road Lodge Durban

12. Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

13. Suncoast Hotel & Towers

14. The Blue Waters Hotel

15. Grange Gardens Hotel

16. Belaire Suites

17. Bayside 97 Russel street

18. ONOMO Hotel Durban

19. City Lodge Hotel Durban

20. The Royal Hotel

Where to stay in Essenwood

Durban Beachfront

South Beach

North Beach

Durban Central Business District

Durban Point

Top Essenwood Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

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