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Essenwood House

3.0 star property
Suburban guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool

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

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
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World
    ā€Ŗ4 min driveā€¬
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium
    ā€Ŗ4 min driveā€¬
  • Durban Beach
    ā€Ŗ5 min driveā€¬
  • Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ā€Ŗ33 min driveā€¬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Apartment, Courtyard View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Classic Apartment, Courtyard View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Terrace/patio

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Apartment, Ocean View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Classic Apartment, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Ocean View

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Durban

At Essenwood House you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Killie Campbell Africana Library and Florida Road. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi, balconies and Smart TVs. .Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. English breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Essenwood guest house include uShaka Marine World and Umhlanga Rocks Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Durban Botanical Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Durban Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖDoughed Woodfired Dining Experiences - ā€¬14 min walk
  • ā€ŖSpiga - ā€¬15 min walk
  • ā€ŖMugg & Bean On The Move - ā€¬8 min walk
  • ā€ŖBoston Brew - ā€¬13 min walk
  • ā€ŖSeven Seas Sushi Bar - ā€¬12 min walk

About this property

Essenwood House

Suburban guesthouse with 24-hour front desk and outdoor pool
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.

  • 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 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.

Languages

English, Zulu

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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 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 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

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

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
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 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

Is parking available at Essenwood House?

Yep, Essenwood House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Essenwood House?

The closest beach to Essenwood House is Umhlanga Rocks Beach (11.6 km).

Does Essenwood House have a pool?

Essenwood House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Essenwood House serve breakfast?

Yep, English brekkie is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Essenwood House?

No, Essenwood House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Essenwood House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Essenwood House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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 ā€¦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