6 rooms from AU$126 per night
“The perfect place to while away a relaxing stay in Durban. With a smart breakfast room, homely living room and cosy bedrooms it makes for a very comfortable stay. Relax on private verandahs, al fresco lounge areas or by the outdoor pool. A perfect little find along the gateway to the safari route. ”
“The perfect place to while away a relaxing stay in Durban. With a smart breakfast room, homely living room and cosy bedrooms it makes for a very comfortable stay. Relax on private verandahs, al fresco lounge areas or by the outdoor pool. A perfect little find along the gateway to the safari route. ”
Hotel Review
In the safe hands of current owners since 1996, this gorgeous 1920s property underwent a two-year renovation process. Today Essenwood House is so much more than just a B&B. Behind its salmon pink façade are six uniquely decorated rooms, four of which include private terraces and verandahs. Decorated in a cosy, homely style they all feature large bathrooms with separate bath and shower units. Little extras such as tea and coffee making facilities plus fruit baskets are a welcome addition. A sumptuous breakfast of locally produced foods is included in the rate whilst dinner can be arranged on request. Town can be viewed from a sun dappled tropical garden and is but a short drive away – but you’ll probably find yourself more drawn to the pool!
Recommended For
- Value chic
- Incredible value for such period charm and great location
- Golf
- The prestigious Royal Durban Golf Club is just 1km away
- Other Activities
- Relax in the tropical gardens next to the pool
- Sights nearby
- Durban's CBD is an easy drive
- No restaurant
- Breakfast is served whilst dinner can be on request
- Owner managed
- Free wifi
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Colonial
- Sit-out Terrace
- Views
- Intimate
- Charming
- Traditional
- Child friendly
- Boutique
- Artworks
Facilities
- No restaurant
- Breakfast is served whilst dinner can be on request
- Parking
- Free of charge
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Airport transfer
- Surcharge
- Air conditioning
- Sit-out Terrace
- No pets
- Cots available
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Safe
- Views
- Free wifi
- Wifi
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Sitting Room
- Child friendly
- Garden
Activities
- Golf
- The prestigious Royal Durban Golf Club is just 1km away
- Other Activities
- Relax in the tropical gardens next to the pool
- Sights nearby
- Durban's CBD is an easy drive
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Why do people love staying in your hotel?
People love coming here as it is completely quiet, no traffic noise. Also very large bedrooms and bathrooms and a tropical garden with large pool. We have been open 17 years so get a lot or repeat visitors.
In addition plenty of off street parking and completely secure, something quite important in this violent continent!!
What is there to do in the area?
Durban has many attractions:, great beaches, surfing etc. Botanical Garden, Marine wonderland with 4th biggest aquarium in the world, two large football and rugby stadiums, great Conference centre with the Southern Hemispheres largest Convention centre. Golf, six major courses Africa’s biggest port.
What kind of breakfast do you offer?
We offer a large menu for breakfast, almost anything guests require. Our breakfasts are always mentioned in Guests Reviews, so must be quite good!
Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally?
Dinner on request. We do not have a menu and cook whatever the guests request, must be booked by breakfast time on day required.
Durban has great number of restaurants, from take-away to gourmet cooking. Famous for Indian Curries and sea food.
Which are your most popular room types, and why?
All our rooms are graded as “luxury” four have their own private balconies/verandas overlooking the garden and city and ocean.
What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ?
Extra bed is possible. No particular facilities for children other than the pool.
What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers?
Come and visit us, but try and book well in advance.
People love coming here as it is completely quiet, no traffic noise. Also very large bedrooms and bathrooms and a tropical garden with large pool. We have been open 17 years so get a lot or repeat visitors.
In addition plenty of off street parking and completely secure, something quite important in this violent continent!!
What is there to do in the area?
Durban has many attractions:, great beaches, surfing etc. Botanical Garden, Marine wonderland with 4th biggest aquarium in the world, two large football and rugby stadiums, great Conference centre with the Southern Hemispheres largest Convention centre. Golf, six major courses Africa’s biggest port.
What kind of breakfast do you offer?
We offer a large menu for breakfast, almost anything guests require. Our breakfasts are always mentioned in Guests Reviews, so must be quite good!
Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally?
Dinner on request. We do not have a menu and cook whatever the guests request, must be booked by breakfast time on day required.
Durban has great number of restaurants, from take-away to gourmet cooking. Famous for Indian Curries and sea food.
Which are your most popular room types, and why?
All our rooms are graded as “luxury” four have their own private balconies/verandas overlooking the garden and city and ocean.
What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms ?
Extra bed is possible. No particular facilities for children other than the pool.
What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers?
Come and visit us, but try and book well in advance.
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