Essenwood Travel Guide
Durban
Popular places to visit
uShaka Marine World
Ride high-speed waterslides, explore the thrilling rope adventure park and witness dolphin, seal and shark shows at South Africa’s premier oceanfront waterpark.
Durban Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Durban Beach during your travels in Durban? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Moses Mabhida Stadium
Catch an event at Moses Mabhida Stadium during your trip to Durban. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Golden Mile
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Golden Mile might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Durban. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Durban Botanical Gardens
Featuring pristine lawns, colorful flowerbeds, birdlife and a tea garden, these stunning gardens are also the setting for open-air concerts.
Victoria Street Market
During your trip to Durban, you can enjoy retail therapy at Victoria Street Market. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Things to do
Magical Gondola Night Boat Cruise in Durban
Relaxing Gondola Boat Ride on the Durban Point Waterfront Canal
Durban Point Waterfront: Luxury Canal Boat Cruise
Top hotels in Essenwood
Emakhosini Hotel on East
first of all it should never be listed, the building is in bad condition, the windows are falling, there is no aircondition considering it was 98 deg outside, the place was not clean I would not rate it any star. Expedia should take them off the hotels It is sad to call it a hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2025
Parade Hotel
beach view
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga
Clean room. Great views. Super location.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Belaire Suites
Had a pleasant stay
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Bayside Hotel Pine Street
Holiday Inn Express Durban - Umhlanga by IHG
5 stars all round! For a 3* rated property, there have better facilities than some 4 and 5* places where I have stayed. The staff are an asset to this property. Breakfast was fantastic. You can also organise breakfast earlier if you have an early morning excursion. I would not hesitate to recommend ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Essenwood
Windermere
Windermere is noteworthy for its cafes, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and African Art Centre.
Musgrave
Musgrave is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Durban Botanical Gardens and Musgrave Centre.
Overport
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Overport and surrounding area, you can visit Musgrave Centre and West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium.
Morningside
Morningside is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Florida Road and Mitchell Park Zoo.
Durban Central Business District
Travellers come to Durban Central Business District for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Durban City Hall and Harbour while you're in town.
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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- Visit aManzimtoti
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- Visit Musgrave
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- Victoria Street Market
- West Ridge Park Tennis Stadium
- Visit Winston Park
- Workshop Mall
