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Our top choices for Essenwood hotels

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Acorn B&B in Durban

Acorn B&B in Durban

Acorn B&B in Durban
4.0 star property
Essenwood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (28)
"The place is unique and natural "
United States
jonathan
The price is NZ$83
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Acorn B&B in Durban
Restaurant
Emakhosini Hotel on East

Emakhosini Hotel on East

Emakhosini Hotel on East
Essenwood
6.6 out of 10, (11)
"Staff were good. "
United States
Joachim
The price is NZ$66
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Emakhosini Hotel on East
Property entrance
Andaluz Boutique Hotel

Andaluz Boutique Hotel

Andaluz Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Essenwood
5.4 out of 10, (3)
"I couldn’t stay I had to leave the place..it was dirty and stinking..I feel I have been robbed hence I will contact Asata to look at the matter and will reserve my legal opinion on the matter since i was not refunded even half of what I paid "
South Africa
Zama
The price is NZ$142
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Andaluz Boutique Hotel
Property grounds
Coweys Corner

Coweys Corner

Coweys Corner
3.0 star property
Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (19)
"Excellent place."
South Africa
Bernard
Coweys Corner
Lobby sitting area
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
3.0 star property
14.4 km from Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (505)
"Porters, bar staff and the team really went above and beyond. We only had 1 night but really enjoyed our stay. "
United States
Richard
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
Outdoor pool
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
4.0 star property
14.5 km from Essenwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (177)
"Yes "
United States
Ronald
The price is NZ$249
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Exterior
ONOMO Hotel Durban

ONOMO Hotel Durban

ONOMO Hotel Durban
3.5 star property
2.9 km from Essenwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (123)
"Good room size. Excellent food. Great staff Bathroom door not closing well Corridors had an awful smell "
Canada
Matshediso Sue
The price is NZ$111
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
ONOMO Hotel Durban
Luxury Chalet | Living area
Villa La Mercy Chalet

Villa La Mercy Chalet

Villa La Mercy Chalet
4.0 star property
24.6 km from Essenwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"Nice Bali style balcony with modern high quality finishes in the room. Luxurious large king bed and nice shower. Hosts were friendly. Nice clean pool with peaceful setting. Was shown another room with cool cigar lounge adjoining the bedroom. "
South Africa
james
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
Villa La Mercy Chalet
Terrace/patio
Southey House

Southey House

Southey House
3.5 star property
16 km from Essenwood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"Very comfortable stay really enjoyed ourselves"
South Africa
Matthew
The price is NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Southey House
Lobby lounge
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
4.0 star property
13.6 km from Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (128)
"The hotel and restaurant staff are top notch! The food at the hotel restaurant was delicious. The room was spacious, clean, quiet and comfortable. "
United States
Rene
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
View from property
The Capital Pearls

The Capital Pearls

The Capital Pearls
4.0 star property
14.6 km from Essenwood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (306)
"The Capital Pearl was very clean with exceptional staff that attend to your every need. The property is within walking distance to multiple restaurants and shopping area, including local vendors that sell handmade merchandise. The beach is easily accessible via the "walkway" that goes on for miles. Excellent experience!!"
United States
Amanda
The price is NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
The Capital Pearls
Exterior
Suncoast Hotel & Towers

Suncoast Hotel & Towers

Suncoast Hotel & Towers
5.0 star property
Durban Beachfront, 2.7 km from Essenwood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (208)
"The staff were amazing, excellent, food was great, the room was ok but the headboard neads attention surely with everything good , They should introduce local food on the menu "
United States
mandlenkosi
The price is NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Suncoast Hotel & Towers
Beach/ocean view
Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills
5.0 star property
14.4 km from Essenwood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (130)
"Another relaxing break at this excellent hotel. "
United Kingdom
David
The price is NZ$486
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Beverly Hills
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View | View from room
The Edward Hotel

The Edward Hotel

The Edward Hotel
4.0 star property
South Beach, 3.6 km from Essenwood
7.8 out of 10, Good, (222)
"Everything about my stay was beautiful "
United States
Solomon
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
The Edward Hotel
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
4.0 star property
13.9 km from Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (374)
"Rooms were cleaned, very friendly and accommodating staff. Will definitely visit again. "
United Kingdom
Kenneth
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites
4.0 star property
North Beach, 2.8 km from Essenwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (918)
"Nice view of ocean and breakfast was filled with various options. "
United States
Aaron
The price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Belaire Suites
Outdoor pool
Kings Guest House

Kings Guest House

Kings Guest House
3.0 star property
7.3 km from Essenwood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"The rooms were clean, lots of space, quiet, and the location is wonderful sitting in the hills in Westville."
United States
Corwin
The price is NZ$160
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Kings Guest House
View from property
Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House
4.0 star property
11.7 km from Essenwood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (50)
"What a treasure. Very relaxing accommodations."
United States
Roxy
The price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, rollaway beds
The Blue Waters Hotel

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, (991)
"Good friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Douglas
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
The Blue Waters Hotel
Exterior
4 Dolphin views La Mercy

4 Dolphin views La Mercy

4 Dolphin views La Mercy
4.0 star property
25.2 km from Essenwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Absolutely amazing. The view and pool area. In general was perfect peaceful getaway. "
South Africa
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$231
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan 2026
4 Dolphin views La Mercy
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Our guide on where to stay in Essenwood

Find the best Essenwood areas for the activities you enjoy most.
North Beach showing modern architecture, street scenes and a hotel

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.

South Beach showing a sunset, surfing and landscape views

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.

North Beach featuring a sunset and a beach

North Beach

This sandy beach on Durban’s stunning Golden Mile is popular for its safe swimming, rolling waves, lively esplanade and cultural events.

Durban featuring a mosque and heritage architecture
Photo by South African Tourism
Open Photo by South African Tourism

Durban Central Business District

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

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

Durban Point

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

Top Essenwood Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

10/10 Excellent
"Yes "
Ronald 8-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Radisson Blu Hotel, 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.

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