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Essenwood House

Essenwood House

Durban KwaZulu-Natal
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

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

Your journey of exceptional moments begins the instant you cross the threshold of Essenwood House, where every detail is crafted to elevate your stay, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of uShaka Marine World and Killie Campbell Africana Library. This guesthouse is 25 minutes drive to Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 15 minutes walk to Florida Road.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

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Property Details

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • Pool sun loungers

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

  • 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

Other details

English breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Killie Campbell Africana Library - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Florida Road - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The Internet Cafe - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Mitchell Park Zoo - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Greyville Race Course - 1.6 km / 1 mi
African Art Centre - 1.7 km / 1 mi
St. Mary's - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Durban Botanical Gardens - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
St. Thomas' Church - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Musgrave Centre - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
St James Anglican Church - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Royal Durban Golf Club - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Kings Park Stadium - 3 km / 1.8 mi
I Heart Market - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
The nearest major airport is King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 34.8 km / 21.6 mi

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals not allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Resort fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 500 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Other charges

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 85 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

630 Stephen Dlamini Road Morningside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal 4001, South Africa
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Free WiFi
Free self parking
Number of outdoor pools - 1