Essenwood Travel Guide

Durban

Stay near popular Essenwood attractions

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.
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Things to do

Top 10 Things to do in Durban City Tour

Top 10 Things to do in Durban City Tour

Rp2.867.513
per adult
Top 10 Things to do in Durban City Tour
Culture Walking Tour of Durban

Culture Walking Tour of Durban

Rp1.217.863
per adult
Culture Walking Tour of Durban
Durban City & PheZulu Cultural Village Day Tour from Durban

Durban City & PheZulu Cultural Village Day Tour from Durban

Rp3.310.372
per adult
Durban City & PheZulu Cultural Village Day Tour from Durban
Picture 1 for Activity Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

Rp132.858
per adult
Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise
Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour

Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour

Rp1.217.863
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Durban: Local Markets and Culture Guided Walking Tour
Jungle in Cape Town

Private Full Day Tour - Durban City, Valley of 1000 Hills & PheZulu

Rp2.380.368
per traveller
Private Full Day Tour - Durban City, Valley of 1000 Hills & PheZulu
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Top hotels in Essenwood

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

4 out of 5
Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is Rp2.670.425 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp2.670.425
per night
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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. ...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites

4 out of 5
151 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is Rp1.445.393 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp1.445.393
per night
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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! (951 reviews)
"Staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent Housekeeping team. Wonderful breakfast."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 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 Rp1.019.261 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.019.261
per night
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Gateway ...
Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is Rp729.548 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp729.548
per night
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (482 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 Jun 2026

Parade Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

3 out of 5
Protea Mall Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is Rp1.931.800 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.931.800
per night
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Stay at this beach hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (531 reviews)
"Returned to Protea at Umhlanga again with some business colleagues, Enjoyed our stay!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
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 Rp1.065.331 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp1.065.331
per night
26 Aug - 27 Aug
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 ...
ONOMO Hotel Durban
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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 Golden Mile and Addington Hospital Museum.

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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.

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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.

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 Durban City Hall while you're in town.

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