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 seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Top hotels in Essenwood

Emakhosini Hotel on East

Emakhosini Hotel on East

73 East St Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is Rp759.310 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp759.310
Rp873.206 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions uShaka Marine World and Killie Campbell Africana ...
6.6/10 (11 reviews)
"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
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

4 out of 5
Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is Rp2.541.519 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
Rp2.541.519
Rp2.951.974 total
20 Jun - 21 Jun
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! (221 reviews)
"Lovely stay. The staff were brilliant. Room was very comfortable and clean. Traffic is a bit crazy sometimes but location is still great."

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is Rp857.979 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
Rp857.979
Rp986.676 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
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! (480 reviews)
"Yes I didn’t slept on beach view room"

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Parade Hotel
Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

1 out of 5
Cnr Meidgate and Hospital Road Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is Rp966.321 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
Rp966.321
Rp1.111.269 total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
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! (923 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff were very kind and very friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend it to people staying 1/2 nights. Very central and ubers easily accessible."

Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge
The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel

3 out of 5
267 Smith Street Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is Rp934.337 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
Rp934.337
Rp1.074.488 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Durban City Hall and Durban Art Gallery are located ...
The Royal 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 Rp1.715.954 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
Rp1.715.954
Rp1.973.347 total
24 Jun - 25 Jun
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! (394 reviews)
"Good location Double bedroom a plus Kitchen also a plus"

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
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Clean ocean wave surging crashing towards shallow sandbars at surf city beaches of Durban

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 Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World or Durban Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

South Beach

South Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Golden Mile and Durban Funworld.

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 Golden Mile or Blue Lagoon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

View of suburban and city landscape Durban South Africa

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.

A wide aerial of the bridge and freeway crossing over the Umgeni River mouth with the Durban skyline in the distance.

Morningside

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

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