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Essenwood House

3.0 star property
3-star guest house in Essenwood

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Front of property - evening/night
Outdoor dining
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Front of property - evening/night
City view

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
630 Stephen Dlamini Road Morningside, Durban, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Durban Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Classic Apartment, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Classic Apartment, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Durban

Essenwood stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Essenwood guesthouse, you'll find Killie Campbell Africana Library and Florida Road. The Internet Cafe and Mitchell Park Zoo are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Florida Road - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Durban Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • uShaka Marine World - 7 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doughed Woodfired Dining Experiences - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Spiga - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boston Brew - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Seven Seas Sushi Bar - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Essenwood House

3-star guest house in Essenwood
Essenwood House offers its guests an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Essenwood House also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front-desk safe. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Durban guesthouse.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Essenwood House offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 85 for children

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from July 18 2023 to July 17 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Essenwood House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 500 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 85 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Essenwood House
Essenwood House Durban
Essenwood House Guesthouse
Essenwood House Guesthouse Durban

Frequently asked questions

How close is Essenwood House to the airport?

Essenwood House is 21.6 mi (33-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Essenwood House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Essenwood House.

How close is Essenwood House to the beach?

This guesthouse is 7.7 mi (15-min drive) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 2.1 mi (9-min drive) from Battery Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Essenwood House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Essenwood House, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 85 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Essenwood House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (4-min drive) and Sibaya Casino (18-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Essenwood House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Essenwood House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Essenwood House have a pool?

Essenwood House features an outdoor pool.

Does Essenwood House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Essenwood House to downtown Durban?

Essenwood House is 1.9 mi away from Berea.

Essenwood House Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 8 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Maanda

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

MOONGYUN

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

neelandran

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed

The accommodation was nothing like the pictures on the website. The bedding and furniture is outdated …driveway too steep . I had to extend my stay but moved to a different accommodation. Will not book this accommodation again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Mfanawenkosi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointment

The room I was checked into was not the one which was shown on the booking. I did the booking online, chose the room which I liked, view it online and paid for it. However when I got to the place I was shown a different room from the one I chose and I was told I'm supposed to pay almost double what I had paid online to get the room I viewed and chose online. Because it was late I ended paying and took the room. However the TV was not working either. I was also also not impressed with the breakfast. Just 3slices of bread, fried eggs and 1 cup of coffee only for R65.00. Simple things like a tomatoe was not available or at least some sources, nothing. I was really disappointed, I didn't expect that, especially because I was with my family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Thobani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Nduduzo

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

PARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy, safe, and decent

Nice interior design for every single room. Two cool pool and able to make food myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023