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.

Top Essenwood Hotels

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Essenwood hotels

1. Acorn B&B in Durban

Essenwood

Nandisa

SAR 215 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sep - 15 Sep

2. Emakhosini Hotel on East

Essenwood

Joachim

SAR 144 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe

3. Coweys Corner

Essenwood

Bernard

SAR 237 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

4. Eagle Wind Manor

25.9 km from Essenwood

Elmarie

SAR 318 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

5. Branley Lodge

23.1 km from Essenwood

MARCO

SAR 330 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

Livingstone Room | In-room safe, desk, WiFi (free), individually decorated

6. Southey House

16 km from Essenwood

Stephen

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

7. Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown

13.9 km from Essenwood

Ayanda

SAR 210 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

Executive Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

8. Kingfisher Lodge

14.5 km from Essenwood

SAR 353 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sep - 2 Sep

9. Villa La Mercy Chalet

24.6 km from Essenwood

james

SAR 441 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

10. Town Lodge Umhlanga

14.5 km from Essenwood

Douglas

SAR 291 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

Suite | Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

11. UmhlangaApart Hotel

14.4 km from Essenwood

Amanda

SAR 184 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

Superior Room | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

12. aha Gateway Hotel

14.1 km from Essenwood

Nlambiwa Ludo

SAR 490 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sep - 21 Sep

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Beachfront | Beach/ocean view

13. 809 Umdloti Resort

21.2 km from Essenwood

Robina

SAR 625 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

14. Ammazulu African Palace

17.5 km from Essenwood

Cherie

SAR 354 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

15. Royal Palm Hotel

13.8 km from Essenwood

AnVer

SAR 323 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

16. Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

13.9 km from Essenwood

Gaetano

SAR 395 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

17. Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

13.6 km from Essenwood

MR Abraham Godfrey

SAR 220 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sep - 19 Sep

18. Regal Inn Gateway Umhlanga

14.2 km from Essenwood

Miranda

SAR 224 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sep - 9 Sep

19. Garden Court Umhlanga

13.9 km from Essenwood

Warren Christopher

SAR 460 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

20. Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre

13.7 km from Essenwood

HRH Princess Zama-Zulu

SAR 474 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

View all properties

Where to stay in Essenwood

Find the best Essenwood areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A large wave curling over the ocean with a city skyline in the background.

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.

See properties

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and people walking along the shore.

South Beach

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

See properties

A beach with a pier extending into the water, a thatched umbrella, and a person sitting on the sand.

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.

See properties

A cityscape with a prominent stadium, dense urban buildings, and surrounding greenery.

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.

See properties

A tropical theme park entrance with a shark sign, palm trees, and a thatched-roof building.

Durban Point

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

See properties

Top Essenwood Hotel Reviews

Sol Sands Hotel & Self-Catering

10/10 Excellent

"Travelled with a minor and teenager they had a great time, everything was easily accessible"

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."

Find hotels in Essenwood, Durban

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Essenwood hotels

1. Acorn B&B in Durban

2. Emakhosini Hotel on East

3. Coweys Corner

4. Eagle Wind Manor

5. Branley Lodge

6. Southey House

7. Premier Splendid Inn Pinetown

8. Kingfisher Lodge

9. Villa La Mercy Chalet

10. Town Lodge Umhlanga

11. UmhlangaApart Hotel

12. aha Gateway Hotel

13. 809 Umdloti Resort

14. Ammazulu African Palace

15. Royal Palm Hotel

16. Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

17. Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

18. Regal Inn Gateway Umhlanga

19. Garden Court Umhlanga

20. Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre

Where to stay in Essenwood

Durban Beachfront

South Beach

North Beach

Durban Central Business District

Durban Point

Top Essenwood Hotel Reviews

Sol Sands Hotel & Self-Catering

Frequently asked questions