Essenwood Travel Guide

Durban

Stay near popular Essenwood attractions

Killie Campbell Africana Library

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Killie Campbell Africana Library during your travels in Berea. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise

Luxury Harbour Ocean Boat Cruise

฿456
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

฿507
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

฿365
per adult
Durban: 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf
Culture Walking Tour of Durban

Culture Walking Tour of Durban

฿2,230
per adult
Culture Walking Tour of Durban
Picture 1 for Activity Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

฿243
per adult
Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban

Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban

฿507
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban
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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 ฿4,139 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,139
฿4,807 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (244 reviews)
"Z"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
The Blue Waters Hotel

The Blue Waters Hotel

4 out of 5
175 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ฿2,881 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿2,881
฿3,313 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Love Blue Waters, I go there quite often. Love those extra touches of having some complimentary refreshments/snacks around the hotel."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

The Blue Waters Hotel
Belaire Suites

Belaire Suites

4 out of 5
151 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ฿2,579 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
฿2,579
฿2,966 total
16 Sept - 17 Sept
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
Parade Hotel

Parade Hotel

3 out of 5
191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ฿1,383 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿1,383
฿1,590 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a casino and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dairy Beach and Durban Funworld are located ...
8/10 Very good! (486 reviews)
"I stayed 3 nights and felt at home here. Great ocean views too. Definitely will stay here again when I come with my family next time ."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Parade Hotel
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 ฿1,866 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿1,866
฿2,146 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (146 reviews)
"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

ONOMO Hotel Durban
Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside

3 out of 5
298 Percy Osborn Rd Durban KwaZulu-Natal
The price is ฿806 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿806
฿926 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Windsor Park Golf Course and Kings Park Stadium are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (29 reviews)
"Aircon was very effective no pool though"

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Royal Ushaka Hotel- Morningside
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Where to stay in Essenwood

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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.

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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.

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Durban Point

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

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