Essenwood Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stay near popular Essenwood attractions

Killie Campbell Africana Library

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Killie Campbell Africana Library during your travels in Berea. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

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Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

NZ$13
per adult
Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise
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Durban: 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf

NZ$19
per adult
Durban: 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban

Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban

NZ$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban
Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise

Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise

NZ$24
per adult
Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise
Culture Walking Tour of Durban

Culture Walking Tour of Durban

NZ$118
per adult
Culture Walking Tour of Durban
Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise

Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise

NZ$17
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise
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Our pick of the best Essenwood Hotel Deals

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$296 per night from 10 July to 11 July
NZ$296
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (226 reviews)
"Clean comfortable rooms. Breakfast is outstanding."

Reviewed on 4 July 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites

4 out of 5
151 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$162 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$162
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (948 reviews)
"Great location for IM event, staff are friendly and welcoming. View from breakfast was breathtaking every time."

Reviewed on 17 June 2026

Belaire Suites
Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

1 out of 5
Cnr Meidgate and Hospital Road Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$97 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$97
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Gateway ...
8/10 Very good! (926 reviews)
"The room was clean and the stuff was very friendly"

Reviewed on 17 June 2026

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$97 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$97
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a casino. Popular attractions Dairy Beach and Durban Funworld are located nearby.
8/10 Very good! (481 reviews)
"This was one of my all time best Hotel experiences, for all of the listed reasons. I'll be staying at the Parade on future trips to Durban."

Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Parade Hotel
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

4 out of 5
14 Palm Boulevard, Umhlanga Ridge Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$194 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
NZ$194
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (397 reviews)
"I never took breakfast because I was being charged extra so as a matter of principal, I had breakfast at Wimpy and Mugg and Bean etc. How can a breakfast not be part of the deal, I am surprised."

Reviewed on 2 July 2026

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
ONOMO Hotel Durban

ONOMO Hotel Durban

3.5 out of 5
56 K.E Masinga Road CNR Sylvester Ntuli Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is NZ$108 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$108
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (141 reviews)
"Amazing! Really good Great"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

ONOMO Hotel Durban
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Our guide on where to stay in Essenwood

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

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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 its 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 neighbourhood.

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 Durban City Hall and Harbour while you're in town.

Overport

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Overport and surrounding area, you can visit Musgrave Centre and West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium.

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