Essenwood Travel Guide

Durban

Stay near popular Essenwood attractions

The Internet Cafe

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit The Internet Cafe during your travels in Berea. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise

Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise

฿459
per adult
Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise
Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal

Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal

฿510
per adult
Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal
Picture 10 for Activity Durban: 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf

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

฿367
per adult
Durban: 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf
Durban City & PheZulu Cultural Village Day Tour from Durban

Durban City & PheZulu Cultural Village Day Tour from Durban

฿6,099
per adult
Durban City & PheZulu Cultural Village Day Tour from Durban
Culture Walking Tour of Durban

Culture Walking Tour of Durban

฿2,244
per adult
Culture Walking Tour of Durban
Picture 1 for Activity Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

฿245
per adult
Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise
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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 ฿4,868 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿4,868
฿5,654 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (229 reviews)
"Good parking. Well located. Walikng distance to everything"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites

4 out of 5
151 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,456 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,456
฿2,825 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga

3 out of 5
Protea Mall Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ฿3,759 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,759
฿4,366 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Protea Hotel by Marriott Durban Umhlanga
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 ฿1,792 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿1,792
฿2,061 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (143 reviews)
"Amazing! Really good Great"

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

ONOMO Hotel Durban
Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre

Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre

4 out of 5
329 Umhlanga Rocks Drive Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ฿3,286 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,286
฿3,779 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and KwaZulu-Natal ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (338 reviews)
"The hotel could need a update, Many small items was broken and a cleaning of the outside facade of the hotel is needed. It was nearly possibly to look out the windows due to a thind layer of dirt. The staff was very good, really good from reception, the restaurant to the staff cleaning the rooms. ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre
Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge

1 out of 5
Cnr Meidgate and Hospital Road Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ฿1,910 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿1,910
฿2,196 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Umhlanga Rocks Beach and Gateway ...
8/10 Very good! (926 reviews)
"The room was clean and the stuff was very friendly"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Road Lodge Umhlanga Ridge
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Where to stay in Essenwood

Find the best Essenwood areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large wave curling over the ocean with a city skyline in the background.

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 Harbour and Golden Mile.

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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 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 Harbour and Farewell Square while you're in town.

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.

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