Essenwood Travel Guide
Durban
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban
Durban: 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf
Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal
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
"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
Parade Hotel
"Yes I didn’t slept on beach view room"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge
"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
Belaire Suites
"Nice"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
The Royal Hotel
Where to stay in Essenwood
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 Harbour and Golden Mile.
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.
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.
Morningside
Morningside is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and Mitchell Park Zoo.
