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A building with multiple windows, a garden area with steps, and outdoor lighting.

A buffet table with various food items including fruits, cheeses, and cereals.

An outdoor wedding venue with white drapes and floral arrangements.

An outdoor dining area with white chairs and tables, surrounded by trees and string lights.

1. Rawdons

Nottingham Road

Leigh

฿5,610

฿6,451 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating options including a chaise lounge and armchairs. The room features exposed wooden beams on the ceiling and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A dining area with a glass table, upholstered chairs, and pendant lighting.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

2. Pleasant Places by Sanaandi

Lidgeton

Mahima

฿3,599

฿4,138 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows, surrounded by potted plants and stone flooring.

A covered brick pathway leading to a building entrance with a lantern above.

A courtyard with a central pathway leading to a building with a tower-like structure.

A dining area with a variety of food items, a large decorative plant, and a mirror with a leaf pattern.

3. Fordoun Hotel & Spa

Nottingham Road

Bennett

฿5,951

฿6,912 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A row of brick structures with curved roofs, possibly a series of small buildings or sheds, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a striped rug.

A brick building with arched windows and a garden with various plants.

4. The Old Mushroom Farm

Howick

Johan Robins

฿2,994

฿3,443 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a plant, and a view of a pool and greenery.

A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a white chair.

A building entrance with a sign reading 'Hampton,' a sliding glass door, a small step leading to the door, and a potted plant.

A room with two blue chairs, a small round table, and a window with curtains.

5. King's Hill Guest House

Hilton

฿2,608

฿2,608 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring leather sofas, patterned chairs, and a central coffee table.

Two people sitting on a bed with a tray of food and drinks, reading books.

A traditional Tudor-style building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a blue armchair.

6. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

Hilton

Paula

฿3,215

฿3,697 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and shrubs.

A spacious room with a pool table, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a stone fireplace.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A pool table in a room with a stone fireplace, a dining area, and a view of a grassy yard.

7. The FarSide Farm

Nottingham Road

Joshua

฿2,800

฿3,220 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A thatched-roof structure with a red carpet leading to a central area with a chandelier.

A narrow, dimly lit hallway with wooden doors labeled "The Cellar."

A dining area with a table set for two, a view of the outdoors, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and two chairs. There is a balcony with a view of the countryside.

8. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

Lidgetton West

JHW

฿3,283

฿3,776 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A house with a covered patio, a swimming pool, and a garden.

A neatly made bed with a large pillow, a bedside lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

A white house with a garden, a satellite dish, and a well-lit outdoor area.

A dining table set with various dishes, drinks, and a centerpiece of white flowers.

9. Loxley House

Nottingham Road

Desmond

฿4,766

฿5,481 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A room with a sofa, a table with a plant, and a view of a forested hillside through large glass doors.

A cozy, open-air structure with a wooden roof and large windows, surrounded by lush trees and greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a kettle, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

10. The Hilton Bush Lodge

Hilton

Heino

฿2,904

฿3,339 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A large, illuminated building with a reflective water surface in front, surrounded by trees.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

A playground with a slide and swings, a small building labeled "CRAFT BEER", and a grassy area.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair, with a window and a door.

11. St Ives Lodge

Lidgetton West

Kylie

฿2,221

฿2,555 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A covered patio area with outdoor seating, a pergola, and lush greenery.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a bed.

A stone house with a green roof, a covered porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

A covered outdoor area with a brick pathway leading to a building, surrounded by greenery and a lawn.

12. Old Halliwell Country Inn

Curry's Post

Geoff

฿2,909

฿3,346 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A conservatory with a view of a swimming pool and surrounding landscape.

A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a sofa with yellow cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A two-story house with a front porch, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

A gated entrance to a building with a green roof, a sign indicating 'Knight', and a view of the surrounding landscape.

13. Gateside Guest House

Hilton

Sally

฿2,493

฿2,493 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A garden pathway leading to a house with a brick border, surrounded by various trees and plants.

A garden with palm trees and a white fence.

A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a brick oven, and a shelf with various bottles.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

14. Sunbird Guest House

Howick

Irene

฿1,955

฿2,248 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, a fire extinguisher, and a stone bench.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a window with curtains.

A garden with a wooden structure, a pond, and a horse grazing.

15. Millgate Cottage

Lidgetton West

฿2,318

฿2,318 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A residential property with a swimming pool, surrounded by a fenced yard and a large house with a tiled roof.

A compact kitchen with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and potted plants.

A residential driveway with a tree on the left, a red car parked on the right, and a clear sky.

16. Nutmeg Guest House

Howick

Anonymous traveller

฿1,919

฿2,207 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a rural landscape with thatched-roof buildings and greenery.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a lamp on the wall.

A large, oval-shaped bathtub with a white interior and a small towel placed on the edge.

A riverside property with thatched-roof cottages, a grassy embankment, and a calm water body.

17. Hawklee Country House

Fort Nottingham

Elizabeth

฿3,454

฿3,454 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a canopy bed.

A row of traditional houses with thatched roofs, situated on a grassy hillside.

A house surrounded by a field of yellow flowers.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a patterned sofa, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a thatched roof.

18. Otters Den Self Catering Cottages

Fort Nottingham

฿3,135

฿3,605 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A bedroom with a large window, wooden furniture, and a view of rolling hills.

A courtyard with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with arches.

A large house with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery.

A house with a thatched roof and a swimming pool in the foreground.

19. Crestwood

Curry's Post

Clarissa

฿3,867

฿4,447 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern house with a central patio, a pond with a decorative vase, and two illuminated structures with glass doors.

A spacious living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a piano and a dining area visible in the background.

A swimming pool surrounded by rocks and greenery, with trees and a grassy field in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, and a view of a grassy area through a door.

20. Lythwood Lodge

Lidgetton West

Anonymous traveller

฿4,478

฿5,183 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Top Esseldene Hotel Reviews

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful and accommodating, rooms were spacious and breakfast great"

Bali and Eva Midlands

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Bali and Eva was nothing short of exceptional from start to finish—a definitive five-star experience in every sense. The owners have done a phenomenal job curating a world-class luxury retreat right in the heart of the Midlands. Every detail of the accommodation reflects impeccable taste, comfort, and thoughtful design, making it the perfect setting to unwind in style. Beyond the beautiful property, the hospitality truly sets this place apart. The staff were genuinely warm, attentive, and eager to ensure every part of our stay was effortless. Paired with consistently fantastic food that exceeded expectations at every meal, it made for an unforgettable getaway. Bali and Eva delivers an all-round masterclass in luxury hospitality. We cannot recommend it highly enough and will definitely be back."

Old Halliwell Country Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely one night stay."

The Hilton Bush Lodge

8/10 Good

"Stunning venue! unit was gorgeous and spacious. its lovely and quiet and private. only critique is there was no milk in my room/ fridge to make tea or coffee and thought the shower floor could use a bit more of a scrub, besides that was a perfect stay."

The Old Mushroom Farm

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at the Old Mushroom Farm was fantastic. The converted mushroom house into an apartment is awesome and very comfortable. I would recommend it for anyone wishing to explore the Howick/Karkloof area."

Fordoun Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hidden gem. We were so spoiled"

Rawdons

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, beautiful setting. Feels like you are in the English countryside "

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ANEW Hotel Hilton

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฿3,432

฿3,432 total

13 Sept - 14 Sept

includes taxes & fees

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Esseldene?

Located 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from the heart of Esseldene, ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your stay in the area are Fordoun Hotel & Spa and Granny Mouse Country House & Spa. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Esseldene.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Esseldene has to offer?

Millgate Cottage: This holiday home rental outside of Esseldene is located in a rural location, and has an outdoor pool, a patio and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a microwave and an electric kettle. It offers a terrace, a garden and a selection of games so that you can immerse yourself in your holiday. See all vacation rentals in Esseldene.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Esseldene, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Esseldene.

How is it staying in Esseldene?

Visitors to Esseldene will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 68 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Esseldene.

What should I do while I'm visiting Esseldene?

Places to visit in the wider area include Midmar Dam, Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Karkloof Farmer's Market. You'll also find Stormy Hill horse trails and Gowrie Farm Golf Course in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Esseldene guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Esseldene?

The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Esseldene is 994 mm.

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Our top choices for Esseldene hotels

1. Rawdons

2. Pleasant Places by Sanaandi

3. Fordoun Hotel & Spa

4. The Old Mushroom Farm

5. King's Hill Guest House

6. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

7. The FarSide Farm

8. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

9. Loxley House

10. The Hilton Bush Lodge

11. St Ives Lodge

12. Old Halliwell Country Inn

13. Gateside Guest House

14. Sunbird Guest House

15. Millgate Cottage

16. Nutmeg Guest House

17. Hawklee Country House

18. Otters Den Self Catering Cottages

19. Crestwood

20. Lythwood Lodge

Top Esseldene Hotel Reviews

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

Bali and Eva Midlands

Old Halliwell Country Inn

The Hilton Bush Lodge

The Old Mushroom Farm

Fordoun Hotel & Spa

Rawdons

More cheap stays in Esseldene

ANEW Hotel Hilton

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

Ilawu Hotel

Cosy 2 Bedroom Apartment, in Hilton

The Narina Trogon Nest

Brevisbrook Bed And Breakfast

Frequently asked questions

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