Essenwood Travel Guide

Durban

A coastal cityscape with a prominent beach, a pier, and a distinctive bridge in the distance.

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 beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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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 ₹12,282 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
₹12,282
₹14,265 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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. ...
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ₹4,514 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
₹4,514
₹5,191 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a casino and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dairy Beach and Durban Funworld are located ...
8/10 Very good! (486 reviews)
"I stayed 3 nights and felt at home here. Great ocean views too. Definitely will stay here again when I come with my family next time ."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Parade Hotel
Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites

4 out of 5
151 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ₹7,417 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
₹7,417
₹8,530 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
Belaire Suites
The Blue Waters Hotel

The Blue Waters Hotel

4 out of 5
175 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ₹7,118 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
₹7,118
₹8,185 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Room descriptions are mixed up on site, as I had an issue at check-in on the type of room I was to get. The check-in process was easy. Diana was polite and professional. My 1st room was on the 5th floor and it smelled old and stale, like funky carpet. It was probably the curtains and chairs. The ..."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

The Blue Waters Hotel
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

3 out of 5
298 Percy Osborn Rd Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ₹2,257 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
₹2,257
₹2,595 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Windsor Park Golf Course and Kings Park Stadium are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (30 reviews)
"Best place to stay in Durban, such a peaceful and calm environment."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
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 ₹5,155 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
₹5,155
₹6,024 total
20 Oct - 21 Oct
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! (146 reviews)
"The location is excellent, but our stay was marred by frustrating service. We constantly had to call 3–4 times just to get simple room service items delivered. The staff also showed little flexibility when we requested a rushed takeaway breakfast—they flatly refused without offering any workaround. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

ONOMO Hotel Durban
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Where to stay in Essenwood

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A sunset over a beach with palm trees and a bridge.
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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.

A beach with palm trees, a pier, and people walking along the shore.

South Beach

South Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Addington Beach and Harbour.

A sunset over the ocean with palm trees silhouetted against the sky.

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 coastal cityscape with a bridge over water, dense green forest, and urban buildings.

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 Harbour while you're in town.

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