Find hotels in Essenwood, Durban

Start date: Check-in selected.
To Date
End date: Check-out
  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation
  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
In two weeks

Filter by

Guest rating
Guest rating
Star rating

Our top choices for Essenwood hotels

Acorn B&B in Durban

Acorn B&B in Durban
4.0 star property
Essenwood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (28)
"The place is unique and natural "
United States
jonathan
The price is NT$1,698
NT$1,698 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Acorn B&B in Durban

Emakhosini Hotel on East

Emakhosini Hotel on East
Essenwood
6.6 out of 10, (11)
"Staff were good. "
United States
Joachim
The price is NT$1,107
NT$1,273 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - 2026/1/6
Emakhosini Hotel on East

Andaluz Boutique Hotel

Andaluz Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Essenwood
5.4 out of 10, (3)
"I couldn’t stay I had to leave the place..it was dirty and stinking..I feel I have been robbed hence I will contact Asata to look at the matter and will reserve my legal opinion on the matter since i was not refunded even half of what I paid "
South Africa
Zama
The price is NT$2,436
NT$2,802 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Andaluz Boutique Hotel

Coweys Corner

Coweys Corner
3.0 star property
Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (19)
"Excellent place."
South Africa
Bernard
Coweys Corner

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
3.0 star property
14.4 km from Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (505)
"Porters, bar staff and the team really went above and beyond. We only had 1 night but really enjoyed our stay. "
United States
Richard
The price is NT$2,928
NT$3,401 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - 2026/1/17
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
4.0 star property
14.5 km from Essenwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (176)
"Comfortable hotel in heart of fancy shopping district. 30 min uber into the city"
United States
Peter
The price is NT$3,942
NT$4,579 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - 2026/1/12
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

ONOMO Hotel Durban

ONOMO Hotel Durban
3.5 star property
2.9 km from Essenwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (119)
"The hitel is in a central location and ver close to the beach. "
United States
Taneisha
The price is NT$1,890
NT$2,173 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - 2026/1/12
ONOMO Hotel Durban

Villa La Mercy Chalet

Villa La Mercy Chalet
4.0 star property
24.6 km from Essenwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"Nice Bali style balcony with modern high quality finishes in the room. Luxurious large king bed and nice shower. Hosts were friendly. Nice clean pool with peaceful setting. Was shown another room with cool cigar lounge adjoining the bedroom. "
South Africa
james
The price is NT$3,248
NT$3,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - 2026/1/14
Villa La Mercy Chalet

Southey House

Southey House
3.5 star property
16 km from Essenwood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
"Very comfortable stay really enjoyed ourselves"
South Africa
Matthew
The price is NT$2,625
NT$3,019 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - 2026/1/4
Southey House

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
4.0 star property
13.6 km from Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (128)
"The hotel and restaurant staff are top notch! The food at the hotel restaurant was delicious. The room was spacious, clean, quiet and comfortable. "
United States
Rene
The price is NT$2,928
NT$3,368 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 16 - 2026/1/17
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

The Capital Pearls

The Capital Pearls
4.0 star property
14.6 km from Essenwood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (306)
"The Capital Pearl was very clean with exceptional staff that attend to your every need. The property is within walking distance to multiple restaurants and shopping area, including local vendors that sell handmade merchandise. The beach is easily accessible via the "walkway" that goes on for miles. Excellent experience!!"
United States
Amanda
The price is NT$3,575
NT$4,111 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - 2026/1/19
The Capital Pearls

Suncoast Hotel & Towers

Suncoast Hotel & Towers
5.0 star property
Durban Beachfront, 2.7 km from Essenwood
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (208)
"The staff were amazing, excellent, food was great, the room was ok but the headboard neads attention surely with everything good , They should introduce local food on the menu "
United States
mandlenkosi
The price is NT$4,092
NT$4,705 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - 2026/1/12
Suncoast Hotel & Towers

Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills
5.0 star property
14.4 km from Essenwood
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (130)
"Another relaxing break at this excellent hotel. "
United Kingdom
David
The price is NT$7,756
NT$8,919 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - 2026/1/15
Beverly Hills

The Edward Hotel

The Edward Hotel
4.0 star property
South Beach, 3.6 km from Essenwood
7.8 out of 10, Good, (222)
"Everything about my stay was beautiful "
United States
Solomon
The price is NT$2,451
NT$2,819 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - 2026/1/13
The Edward Hotel

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge
4.0 star property
13.9 km from Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (373)
"Rooms were cleaned, very friendly and accommodating staff. Will definitely visit again. "
United Kingdom
Kenneth
The price is NT$2,789
NT$3,207 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - 2026/1/26
Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! by Marriott Durban Umhlanga Ridge

Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites
4.0 star property
North Beach, 2.8 km from Essenwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (917)
"Nice view of ocean and breakfast was filled with various options. "
United States
Aaron
The price is NT$2,328
NT$2,677 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - 2026/1/26
Belaire Suites

Kings Guest House

Kings Guest House
3.0 star property
7.3 km from Essenwood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"The rooms were clean, lots of space, quiet, and the location is wonderful sitting in the hills in Westville."
United States
Corwin
The price is NT$2,629
NT$3,023 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Kings Guest House

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House
4.0 star property
11.7 km from Essenwood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (50)
"What a treasure. Very relaxing accommodations."
United States
Roxy
The price is NT$4,059
NT$4,667 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

The Blue Waters Hotel

The Blue Waters Hotel
4.0 star property
North Beach, 2.7 km from Essenwood
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (990)
"Good friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Douglas
The price is NT$3,269
NT$3,759 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
The Blue Waters Hotel

4 Dolphin views La Mercy

4 Dolphin views La Mercy
4.0 star property
25.2 km from Essenwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Absolutely amazing. The view and pool area. In general was perfect peaceful getaway. "
South Africa
Anonymous traveler
The price is NT$4,245
NT$4,245 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - 2026/1/20
4 Dolphin views La Mercy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Essenwood

Find the best Essenwood areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Durban Beachfront

Durban Beachfront is a destination visitors seek out for is 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 neighborhood.

South Beach

Part of Durban’s wonderful Golden Mile, this sandy beach has safe swimming and a surf museum, an amusement park, a waterpark and an aquarium.

North Beach

This sandy beach on Durban’s stunning Golden Mile is popular for its safe swimming, rolling waves, lively esplanade and cultural events.

Durban Central Business District

Durban Central Business District is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Playhouse and Harbour while in the area.

Durban Point

While visiting Durban Point, you might make a stop by sights like uShaka Marine World and Harbour.

Top Essenwood Hotel Reviews

Frequently asked questions

What is Essenwood like?
Essenwood is a neighborhood that travelers like for its university setting, museums, and beaches. Consider a visit to Killie Campbell Africana Library as part of your Essenwood travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Essenwood?
Based on our traveler data, Emakhosini Hotel on East is one of the top choices for your stay in Essenwood. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking.
How many hotels should I expect to find in the Essenwood area?
Expedia has 7 Essenwood hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Berea area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Essenwood, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Essenwood.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Essenwood?
To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Essenwood, click here.
What can I see and do in this Berea neighborhood?
Killie Campbell Africana Library is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Essenwood. When you're sightseeing in Berea, Greyville Race Course and Royal Durban Golf Club are also worth a stop.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia