Essenwood Travel Guide
Durban
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Durban Botanical Gardens
Featuring pristine lawns, colorful flowerbeds, birdlife and a tea garden, these stunning gardens are also the setting for open-air concerts.
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.
Things to do
Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban
Private Full Day Tour - Durban City, Valley of 1000 Hills & PheZulu
Top hotels in Essenwood
Emakhosini Hotel on East
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
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
We’re from Australia and travelling by bicycle. The staff were welcoming and had no problem storing our bikes in a safe place. We loved the location of this hotel, close to the beach and restaurants and felt very safe walking around. The ocean mall was also connected to the hotel. The enjoyed the ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Parade Hotel
The room was OK it just needs fumigation because the small cokroacches that come visit the room, I couldn't sleep well because of mosquitoes as well. Room 215
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
The Royal Hotel
Belaire Suites
Clean room, friendly staff, nice location along the beach. Pool was not usable while there. Top floor breakfast was great and a good way to start off your day with a view. Food at the main floor bar is inconsistent and some of the bar staff are not very friendly.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge
Staff members were good
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Essenwood
Windermere
Windermere is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and St. Mary's.
Musgrave
Musgrave is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Durban Botanical Gardens and Musgrave Centre.
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.
Morningside
Morningside is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and Mitchell Park Zoo.
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.
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.
