Essenwood Travel Guide
Durban
Visit Essenwood
Stay near popular Essenwood attractions
Things to do

Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal

Durban: 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf

Durban City & PheZulu Cultural Village Day Tour from Durban
Top hotels in Essenwood

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
"The room I stated in was roomy and clean. The breakfast is amazing. I Will definitely return."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Belaire Suites
"Staff very friendly and helpful. Excellent Housekeeping team. Wonderful breakfast."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

Parade Hotel

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
"We had a great experience at the Protea Hotel. Check in and out was efficient and all employees extremely courteous and helpful. The restaurant prepared breakfast to go on short notice due to our early departure. The facility is immaculately kept and tastefully designed. The location was great and ..."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

ONOMO Hotel Durban
"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
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 Blue Lagoon or Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World 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 Blue Lagoon or Golden Mile while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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

Durban Central Business District
Travellers come to Durban Central Business District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Harbour and Workshop Mall while you're in town.


















