What is Essenwood like?

Essenwood is a neighborhood that travelers like for its university setting, museums, and beaches. Consider a visit to Killie Campbell Africana Library as part of your Essenwood travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Essenwood?

Based on our traveler data, Avondale Boutique Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Essenwood. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Acorn B&B in Durban and Emakhosini Hotel on East .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Essenwood area?

Expedia has 8 Essenwood hotels and other accommodations, and one might make a good home base for venturing out into the greater Berea area.

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

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Essenwood.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Essenwood?

To find more details about picking new dates or cancelling your trip to Essenwood, click here .

What can I see and do in this Berea neighborhood?

Killie Campbell Africana Library is an attraction you might want to check out while you're in Essenwood. When you're sightseeing in Berea, Greyville Race Course and Royal Durban Golf Club are also worth a stop.

Top Essenwood Hotels from ₩42,195

Discover 773 Essenwood hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

"Fantastic room. Good staff members."

₩117,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

"first of all it should never be listed, the building is in bad condition, the windows are falling, there is no aircondition considering it was 98 deg outside, the place was not clean I would not rate it any star. Expedia should take them off the hotels It is sad to call it a hotel."

₩63,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

"I really loved the quietness and feeling of nature around. The host were very friendly. I just felt like I was home. "

₩62,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board

"We really had a great stay. The staff are welcoming, friendly and very helpful. We were visiting family and the location was very convenient & easy to get to everywhere we needed to. The B&B is clean & tidy, the rooms serviced every day, clean linen & towels and plenty of space in our room. It provided us with a home away from home, and for some peace & quiet. With a small fridge in the room, and a kettle for tea & coffee, plus access to the kitchen with microwave & other facilities, it allows...

₩89,715 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 25 - Feb 26

"I couldn’t stay I had to leave the place..it was dirty and stinking..I feel I have been robbed hence I will contact Asata to look at the matter and will reserve my legal opinion on the matter since i was not refunded even half of what I paid "

₩109,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

"The hosts are charming and very helpful. We felt most welcome. The stay was very comfortable, and the breakfast superb. There was evidence by way of ash and ends caught in the rail of the sliding doors of the bedroom leading out to the pool, that someone had smoked in the room which was unfortunate."

₩101,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

Deluxe Room | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

"Hi place is clean however they need to have room fragrance our room had cigarette fume, obviously our sense of cigarette smell is very active because we don't smoke, smoked person was in the room not smoking in there. Kettle tray only has 1glass and 1 cracked and chipped mug, yet is 2people sharing NO beverage sachets so what's the point of having the Kettle. New linen is needed so as the towels. No floor matts bedroom and bathroom yet it's tiles. They can make use of the fabric softener ,...

₩48,524 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

"Clean and safe Refurbished recently"

₩72,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 4 - Mar 5

"Nice location with excellent cuisine, "

₩188,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

"My stay at Kings guest house was amazing. The staff were super friendly. The place was neat and comfortable. I will definitely recommend it to anyone who's looking for a comfortable place to stay on holiday. "

₩124,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

"Quiet, very friendly and great breakfast."

₩126,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

"Extremely friendly owners, gave us ideas of what to do and we joined him for a short period walking the dogs across the Sandbar. "

₩124,821 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 24 - Feb 25

Premium Chalet | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

"Great value for money, spacious, good wifi and quiete. Rather secluded ifrom restaurants and shops if you dont have own transport "

₩59,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 27 - Feb 28

"Absolutely amazing. The view and pool area. In general was perfect peaceful getaway. "

₩216,097 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

"Good budget hotel"

₩99,858 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

"It is good for a stay on the coast"

₩98,297 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 1 - Mar 2

"Great hotel smack in the middle of everything. "

₩119,361 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 7 - Mar 8

"Awesome staff"

₩100,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 16 - Mar 17

"Fantastic location on the beach. Listen to the waves crashing. Very friendly staff and manager was very willing to help with my late check in and with me leaving my phone charger behind. Definitely recommend. "

₩173,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

"Always a great stay at CityLodge "

₩135,744 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 23 - Feb 24

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Where to stay in Essenwood

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North Beach which includes modern architecture, street scenes and a coastal town

Durban Beachfront

4 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

4/5(2 area reviews)

Durban Beachfront is a destination visitors seek out for is 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 neighborhood.