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Our top choices for Essenwood hotels

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1. Acorn B&B in Durban

Acorn B&B in Durban
4.0 star property
Essenwood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (30 reviews)
"Great place 👌 "
South Africa
Nandisa
The price is RM251
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Acorn B&B in Durban
Banquet hall

2. 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 RM151
RM173 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Emakhosini Hotel on East
Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe

3. 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 RM271
RM271 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Coweys Corner
Couples treatment room(s), hot tub, body treatments

4. Suncoast Hotel & Towers

Suncoast Hotel & Towers
5.0 star property
Durban Beachfront, 2.6 km from Essenwood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (223 reviews)
"Very modern and clean rooms however I noticed that a few room from mine was all smoking rooms, which didn’t make my stay enjoyable."
United States
pius
The price is RM537
RM617 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Suncoast Hotel & Towers
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps

5. Coastlands Musgrave Hotel

Coastlands Musgrave Hotel
4.0 star property
Musgrave, 1.2 km from Essenwood
7.8 out of 10, Good, (163 reviews)
"Great place."
United States
Sandile
The price is RM287
RM330 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Coastlands Musgrave Hotel
Exterior

6. Albion Manor

Albion Manor
3.0 star property
Morningside, 1.3 km from Essenwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Best ever stay"
United Kingdom
arnold
The price is RM314
RM362 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Albion Manor
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds

7. 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, (1,001 reviews)
"This is a great hotel with friendly staff and great food. Room was awesome and the sea view is amazing. Highly recommend this hotel."
United States
Anthony
The price is RM351
RM404 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
The Blue Waters Hotel
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

8. Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites
4.0 star property
North Beach, 2.8 km from Essenwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (956 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful! Beautiful views!"
United States
Loshani
The price is RM316
RM364 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Belaire Suites
Reception

9. McAllisters on 8th

McAllisters on 8th
4.0 star property
Windermere, 1 km from Essenwood
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"There should be a B&B option - as the portion of the breakfast is a bit small yet the mini snack buffet set up is real cute. "
United States
Nadine
The price is RM218
RM251 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
McAllisters on 8th
In-room safe, iron/ironing board (on request), free WiFi, bed sheets

10. Luxe on Ridge

Luxe on Ridge
3.0 star property
Musgrave, 1 km from Essenwood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3 reviews)
"What a brilliant experience. I booked this hotel for a friend who had eye surgery at the nearby McCords Hospital. I received first class service throughout. Thank you Promise for all your help. "
United Kingdom
LINDSEY
The price is RM256
RM294 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Luxe on Ridge
Garden

11. 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 RM111
RM215 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Concord Christian Guesthouse
Dining

12. SUN1 Durban

SUN1 Durban
2.0 star property
2.1 km from Essenwood
7.2 out of 10, Good, (109 reviews)
"yes..all was well"
South Africa
Caiphus
The price is RM182
RM182 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
SUN1 Durban
Reception hall

13. Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
3.0 star property
Morningside, 2.7 km from Essenwood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (29 reviews)
"Great stay! Very helpful staff, nice room."
Germany
Silke
The price is RM117
RM134 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

14. Road Lodge Durban

Road Lodge Durban
1.0 star property
Durban Central Business District, 2.3 km from Essenwood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (468 reviews)
"Breakfast was fresh healthy with variety,Rooms were were clean, Staff very hospitable,Within easy access to other shops"
South Africa
Futhi
The price is RM170
RM195 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Road Lodge Durban
Gazebo

15. City Lodge Hotel Durban

City Lodge Hotel Durban
3.0 star property
North Beach, 3 km from Essenwood
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (264 reviews)
"Worth the money, good service, good breakfast "
United States
VIANNEY
The price is RM345
RM396 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
City Lodge Hotel Durban
Terrace/patio

16. Emakhosini Boutique Hotel

Emakhosini Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Morningside, 1.6 km from Essenwood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Clean room and friendly staff"
United States
Zola
The price is RM278
RM320 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Emakhosini Boutique Hotel
Exterior

17. Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel
3.0 star property
North Beach, 3.4 km from Essenwood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (486 reviews)
"I stayed 3 nights and felt at home here. Great ocean views too. Definitely will stay here again when I come with my family next time ."
United States
Xiaohua
The price is RM197
RM226 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
Parade Hotel
Lobby lounge

18. ONOMO Hotel Durban

ONOMO Hotel Durban
3.5 star property
2.9 km from Essenwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (146 reviews)
"Great Staff, has everything you need. Very central,easy access if you hve events or holidaying"
South Africa
Rafiq
The price is RM234
RM269 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
ONOMO Hotel Durban
Exterior detail

19. Sica's Guest House

Sica's Guest House
4.0 star property
3 km from Essenwood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Great temporary living experience. "
United States
Terry
The price is RM306
RM352 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Sica's Guest House
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served

20. The Edward Hotel

The Edward Hotel
4.0 star property
South Beach, 3.6 km from Essenwood
7.8 out of 10, Good, (230 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Derek
The price is RM354
RM407 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
The Edward Hotel
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Where to stay in Essenwood

Find the best Essenwood areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a beach with palm trees and a bridge.
Photo by Bhavesh Mistry
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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.

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

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.

A sunset over the ocean with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

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 coastal cityscape with a bridge over water, dense green forest, and urban buildings.

Morningside

Morningside is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and Mitchell Park Zoo.

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

Durban Central Business District

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

Top Essenwood Hotel Reviews

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely hotel on a great location."
Donald 1-night trip
Posted 2 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 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.