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 seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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
Really enjoy the late checkout policy
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Parade Hotel
Clean room, wifi, food, room service
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
Clean room and restaurants nearby
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
This place was amazing. Clean, beautiful views, quiet area, large rooms. Staff were helpful and friendly and stay out of your way so you can do whatever you want to. The only issue is that the parking can be a bit difficult to manage with a large vehicle.
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2025
Premier Splendid Inn Umhlanga
Rooms were great. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great place
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Essenwood
Windermere
Windermere is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and African Art 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.
Musgrave
Musgrave is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Durban Botanical Gardens and Musgrave Centre.
Morningside
Morningside is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and Mitchell Park Zoo.
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 Mini Town while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Playhouse while you're in town.
Essenwood Travel Guide
- The Internet Cafe
- Killie Campbell Africana Library
- Umhlanga Rocks Beach
- uShaka Marine World
- Durban Beach
- Moses Mabhida Stadium
- Golden Mile
- Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World
- Umhlanga Main Beach
- Umhlanga Lighthouse
- Durban Botanical Gardens
- Sibaya Casino
- Florida Road
- Umhlanga Lagoon Nature Trail
- Kings Park Stadium
- Workshop Mall
- Durban University of Technology
- Mini Town
- Camelot Golf Club and Estate
- Addington Beach
