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A covered outdoor area with a sofa and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the surrounding neighborhood.

1. Albion Manor

Albion Manor
3.0 star property
Morningside, 1.3 km from Essenwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Best ever stay"
United Kingdom
arnold
The price is ฿2,530
฿2,909 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Albion Manor
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a bar.

2. Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch

Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
4.0 star property
13.6 km from Essenwood
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (160 reviews)
"What an amazing stay. Propery excellent maintained and the staff was sooo friendly and amazing . Best stay in a very ling time well done guys"
South Africa
PETRUS
The price is ฿2,806
฿3,227 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch
A poolside area with a covered seating area, a pool, and surrounding greenery.

3. Madeline Grove B&B

Madeline Grove B&B
3.0 star property
Windermere, 1.1 km from Essenwood
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (7 reviews)
"Loved it. The staff members were really great, the highlight of my stay. "
South Africa
Nana
The price is ฿1,723
฿1,982 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Madeline Grove B&B
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and a view of the ocean.

4. The Oyster Box

The Oyster Box
5.0 star property
14.4 km from Essenwood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (324 reviews)
"Obly one word to describe The Oyster Box - wow! It certainly lives up to expectations!"
Australia
Julie
The price is ฿13,615
฿15,658 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
The Oyster Box
A two-story house with a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the upper level.

5. Mackaya Bella Guest House

Mackaya Bella Guest House
4.0 star property
Glenwood, 4.6 km from Essenwood
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Very friendly and accommodating staff. We enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Grant
The price is ฿2,952
฿3,394 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Mackaya Bella Guest House
A restaurant interior with wooden ceiling beams, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a central column. Tables are set with glasses and cutlery.

6. Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
3.0 star property
13.6 km from Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (655 reviews)
"The staff were really friendly and helpful, breakfast had great variety. Bathrooms weren't the neatest and the noise at night from the road was unbearable"
Australia
Evashan
The price is ฿2,516
฿3,289 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
A modern living room with a wooden coffee table, a black sofa, a wooden bench, and a TV mounted on the wall.

7. Umhlanga Apart Hotel by BON Hotels

Umhlanga Apart Hotel by BON Hotels
3.0 star property
14.4 km from Essenwood
7.6 out of 10, Good, (17 reviews)
"Staff was great and very helpful.Would recommend"
United States
Ayanda
The price is ฿1,499
฿1,724 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Umhlanga Apart Hotel by BON Hotels
A modern dining area with a table set for two, a wicker sofa, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

8. Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House

Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House
4.0 star property
11.7 km from Essenwood
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (51 reviews)
"Snezana and the Staff made my stay in Umhlanga unforgettable. I’ve travelled to South Africa more than a dozen times and this Guesthouse was by the best experience I’ve ever had. It was like home away from home. I will definitely stay here again next year when I visit South Africa."
United States
John
The price is ฿4,506
฿5,182 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Ocean Vista Boutique Guest House
A covered outdoor area with a pool, lounge chairs, and a table.

9. Bentley On The Beach

Bentley On The Beach
3.5 star property
10 km from Essenwood
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (52 reviews)
"My stay was longer than usual in Durban. Initially I had reservations about booking a guest house but found the experience from start to finish excellent. The team made my stay memorable for many reasons… warm breakfasts and that daily muffin, keeping the room fresh everyday, clean linen and towels are all important to keeping one’s stay happy. The owners (who live on the premises) are wonderful and kind people who are happy to stop by to say hello with meaningful chat. The views from my room is...
United Kingdom
Andre
The price is ฿4,691
฿4,691 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Bentley On The Beach
A bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a window with a view of the ocean and palm trees.

10. Misty Blue Bed and Breakfast

Misty Blue Bed and Breakfast
4.0 star property
9.4 km from Essenwood
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Wonderful welcome from James lovely property with such a magnificent view from the room and bath tub . Great host and conversation with breakfast a real treat ."
United Kingdom
Jennifer
The price is ฿3,426
฿3,940 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
Misty Blue Bed and Breakfast
A swimming pool with a curved edge, surrounded by a tiled patio.

11. Chartwell Guest House

Chartwell Guest House
3.5 star property
12.9 km from Essenwood
7.8 out of 10, Good, (17 reviews)
"The worst service we have ever received from a hotel/Bnb. It was a very hot 32 degree day and the air conditioner was broken in our room. We asked for another room when we we told the bnb was fully occupied which was understandable. We then requested that we get a refund for our accommodation because we couldn’t stay in a room that was so hot. The owner told us we needed to wait for her maintenance guy who was a 2 hour drive away, let alone the amount of time it would take him to repair a broken...
United States
Tarryn
The price is ฿2,424
฿2,424 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Chartwell Guest House
A pool surrounded by tropical vegetation and rock formations.

12. Jessica's Self-catering

Jessica's Self-catering
3.5 star property
16 km from Essenwood
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (9 reviews)
" Central location"
Australia
Kevin
The price is ฿1,637
฿1,637 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Jessica's Self-catering
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