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Essenwood House

3.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Outdoor dining
Front of property – evening/night
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

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Map
630 Stephen Dlamini Road Morningside, Durban, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
  • Florida Road
    9 min walk
  • Durban Botanical Gardens
    2 min drive
  • Chico's Restaurant and Bar
    10 min walk
  • Durban North (VIR-Virginia)
    14 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Classic Apartment, Courtyard View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Classic Apartment, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Classic Apartment, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Essenwood House

Suburban Durban guesthouse in Essenwood with free parking
An outdoor pool, dry cleaning and laundry facilities are available at this guesthouse. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a front desk safe are on-site.
Essenwood House offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Essenwood House, you're just a quick walk from Killie Campbell Africana Library. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Durban Beach and 7 minutes from uShaka Marine World
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 guest house.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

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

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 18 July 2023 to 17 July 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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: from approximately ZAR 95 for adults and from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

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 traveller
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
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