Essenwood Travel Guide

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Durban

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Killie Campbell Africana Library

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Killie Campbell Africana Library during your travels in Berea. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.

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Things to do

Durban: 1-Hour Boat Cruise from Wilson's Wharf

£8

per adult

Durban: 30-Minute Harbor Boat Cruise

£5

per adult

Durban: 1-Hour Premium Ocean / Harbour Boat Cruise

£10

per adult

Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal

£11

per adult

Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise

£7

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Picnic Gondola Boat Ride at Durban Point Waterfront Canal

£36

per traveller

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Top hotels in Essenwood

Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga

Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga Rocks Umhlanga KwaZulu-Natal

£107

27 Sept - 28 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in uMhlanga. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (246 reviews)

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Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

Parade Hotel

191 OR Tambo/Marine Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal

£35

21 Sept - 22 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a casino and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Dairy Beach and Durban Funworld are located ...

8/10 Very good! (486 reviews)

"I stayed 3 nights and felt at home here. Great ocean views too. Definitely will stay here again when I come with my family next time ."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

The Blue Waters Hotel

175 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal

£64

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

Belaire Suites

151 Snell Parade Durban KwaZulu-Natal

£63

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this beach hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (955 reviews)

"Amazing stay! Will definitely go back. Thank you :)"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

ONOMO Hotel Durban

56 K.E Masinga Road CNR Sylvester Ntuli Durban KwaZulu-Natal

£48

20 Sept - 21 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (146 reviews)

"The location is excellent, but our stay was marred by frustrating service. We constantly had to call 3–4 times just to get simple room service items delivered. The staff also showed little flexibility when we requested a rushed takeaway breakfast—they flatly refused without offering any workaround. ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

The Royal Hotel

267 Smith Street Durban KwaZulu-Natal

£41

15 Sept - 16 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this spa hotel in Durban. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Durban City Hall and Durban Art Gallery are located ...

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Durban Beachfront

Durban Beachfront is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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A beach with palm trees, a pier, and people walking along the shore.

South Beach

South Beach is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Harbour and Golden Mile.

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A beach with a pier extending into the water, a thatched umbrella, and a person sitting on the sand.

North Beach

North Beach is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Blue Lagoon or Golden Mile while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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A cityscape with a prominent stadium, dense urban buildings, and surrounding greenery.

Durban Central Business District

Travellers come to Durban Central Business District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Workshop Mall and Harbour while you're in town.

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