Essenwood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

uShaka Marine World featuring rides and signage as well as a large group of people

uShaka Marine World

Ride high-speed waterslides, explore the thrilling rope adventure park and witness dolphin, seal and shark shows at South Africa’s premier oceanfront waterpark.

uShaka Marine World
Durban Beach

Durban Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Durban Beach during your travels in Durban? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Durban Beach
Moses Mabhida Stadium

Moses Mabhida Stadium

Catch an event at Moses Mabhida Stadium during your trip to Durban. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Moses Mabhida Stadium
Golden Mile

Golden Mile

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Golden Mile might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Durban. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Golden Mile
Durban Botanical Gardens showing a pond, flowers and landscape views

Durban Botanical Gardens

Featuring pristine lawns, colorful flowerbeds, birdlife and a tea garden, these stunning gardens are also the setting for open-air concerts.

Durban Botanical Gardens

The Internet Cafe

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit The Internet Cafe during your travels in Berea. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

The Internet Cafe

Activities

HISTORY OF DURBAN TOUR - 4 hours

HISTORY OF DURBAN TOUR - 4 hours

NZ$203
per adult
HISTORY OF DURBAN TOUR - 4 hours
St Lucia: iSimangaliso Wetland Park: Full-Day/Half-Day Tour

St Lucia: iSimangaliso Wetland Park: Full-Day/Half-Day Tour

NZ$83
per adult
St Lucia: iSimangaliso Wetland Park: Full-Day/Half-Day Tour
Moses Mabhida Stadium

Top 10 Things to do in Durban City Tour

NZ$249
per adult
Top 10 Things to do in Durban City Tour
Magical Gondola Night Ride

Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban

NZ$19
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban
Durban:Culture Walking Tour of Durban

Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour

NZ$106
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour
DURBAN:Highlights cityTour.Historically Cultural experience

DURBAN:Highlights cityTour.Historically Cultural experience

NZ$149
per adult
DURBAN:Highlights cityTour.Historically Cultural experience
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Our pick of the best Essenwood Hotel Deals

Essenwood House

Essenwood House

3 out of 5
630 Stephen Dlamini Road Morningside, Durban, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$127 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$127
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World ...
Disappointed
"The accommodation was nothing like the pictures on the website. The bedding and furniture is outdated …driveway too steep . I had to extend my stay but moved to a different accommodation. Will not book this accommodation again."

Reviewed on 15 May 2023

Essenwood House
Emakhosini Hotel on East

Emakhosini Hotel on East

73 East St, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$63 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$63
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World are located ...
"first of all it should never be listed, the building is in bad condition, the windows are falling, there is no aircondition considering it was 98 deg outside, the place was not clean I would not rate it any star. Expedia should take them off the hotels It is sad to call it a hotel."

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2025

Emakhosini Hotel on East
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade, North Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a casino. Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Durban Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (458 reviews)
"Good stay overall. Make sure you carry an international adopter for charging gadgets as rooms have single option without extension cord"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

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Parade Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

4 out of 5
Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$213 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$213
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)
"We had lounge access with our booking however the hotel was very busy with a number of events. The manager in recognition upgraded our room and provided in room service. The following day the deputy manager helped me and my wife with a harbour cruise and provided a complimentary evening meal. The ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

3 out of 5
298 Percy Osborn Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Durban. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Durban Beach and uShaka Marine World are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (24 reviews)
Fantastic budget hotel
"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."

Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025

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Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

3 out of 5
Protea Mall, Cnr Lighthouse and Chartwell Drive, Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$169 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$169
10 Oct - 11 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (495 reviews)
"Great hotel. Rooms were fantastic. Great location."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
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Other neighbourhoods around Essenwood

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Windermere

Windermere is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and African Art Centre.

Windermere
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Overport

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Overport and surrounding area, you can visit Durban Botanical Gardens and Florida Road.

Overport
Durban Botanical Gardens featuring landscape views and a garden

Musgrave

Musgrave is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Durban Botanical Gardens and Musgrave Centre.

Musgrave
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Morningside

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

Morningside
North Beach showing modern architecture, street scenes and a hotel

Durban Beachfront

5/5(1 area review)

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.

Durban Beachfront
Durban featuring a mosque and heritage architecture

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.

Durban Central Business District

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