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    Our top choices for Esseldene hotels

    1. St Ives Lodge

    A large, illuminated building with a reflective water surface in front, surrounded by trees.

    2. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

    An outdoor patio area with checkered flooring, striped umbrellas, and outdoor seating.

    3. Fordoun Hotel & Spa

    An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows, surrounded by potted plants and stone flooring.

    4. The Old Mushroom Farm

    A row of brick structures with curved roofs, possibly a series of small buildings or sheds, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

    5. The FarSide Farm

    A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and shrubs.

    6. Geekie Manor

    A swimming pool with a stone deck, surrounded by a covered patio area with seating.

    7. Pleasant Places by Sanaandi

    A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating options including a chaise lounge and armchairs. The room features exposed wooden beams on the ceiling and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

    8. The Retreat Country Lodge

    A lakeside lodge with a thatched roof, a wooden deck, and a view of a golf course.

    9. Bali and Eva Midlands

    A covered outdoor seating area with wooden beams and stone tiles.

    10. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

    A thatched-roof structure with a red carpet leading to a central area with a chandelier.

    11. The Hilton Bush Lodge

    A room with a sofa, a table with a plant, and a view of a forested hillside through large glass doors.

    12. Lythwood Lodge

    A modern house with a central patio, a pond with a decorative vase, and two illuminated structures with glass doors.

    13. Loxley House

    A house with a covered patio, a swimming pool, and a garden.

    14. Otters Den Self Catering Cottages

    A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a canopy bed.

    15. Sunbird Guest House

    A garden pathway leading to a house with a brick border, surrounded by various trees and plants.

    16. Hawklee Country House

    A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a rural landscape with thatched-roof buildings and greenery.

    17. The Hay Barn

    A grassy outdoor area with a table and chairs, a water tank, and a building in the background.

    18. Old Halliwell Country Inn

    A covered patio area with outdoor seating, a pergola, and lush greenery.

    19. Biggy Best Cottages

    A traditional house with a steeply pitched roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden.

    20. Arum Hill Lodge

    A view from a covered porch overlooking a pond with surrounding greenery and distant hills.

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    Top Esseldene Hotel Reviews

    St Ives Lodge

    A large, illuminated building with a reflective water surface in front, surrounded by trees.

    Lythwood Lodge

    A modern house with a central patio, a pond with a decorative vase, and two illuminated structures with glass doors.

    Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

    A thatched-roof structure with a red carpet leading to a central area with a chandelier.

    Old Halliwell Country Inn

    A covered patio area with outdoor seating, a pergola, and lush greenery.

    Fordoun Hotel & Spa

    An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows, surrounded by potted plants and stone flooring.

    The Hilton Bush Lodge

    A room with a sofa, a table with a plant, and a view of a forested hillside through large glass doors.

    Bosch Hoek Lodge

    A cozy dining area with a fireplace, a wooden wall, and a decorative horse sculpture above it.

    ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

    An outdoor patio area with checkered flooring, striped umbrellas, and outdoor seating.

    Gateside Guest House

    A conservatory with a view of a swimming pool and surrounding landscape.

    Loxley House

    A house with a covered patio, a swimming pool, and a garden.

    Arum Hill Lodge

    A view from a covered porch overlooking a pond with surrounding greenery and distant hills.

    Biggy Best Cottages

    A traditional house with a steeply pitched roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are some of the best holiday rentals that Esseldene has to offer?

    Millgate Cottage: This holiday home rental outside of Esseldene is located in a rural location, and has an outdoor pool, a patio and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a microwave and an electric kettle. It offers a terrace, a garden and a selection of games so that you can immerse yourself in your holiday. See all vacation rentals in Esseldene.

    If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Esseldene, will I receive a refund?

    Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Esseldene.

    How is it staying in Esseldene?

    Visitors to Esseldene will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 66 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Esseldene.

    What should I do while I'm visiting Esseldene?

    Places to visit in the wider area include Midmar Dam, Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Howick Public Falls. You'll also find Gowrie Farm Golf Course and Fordoun Spa in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Esseldene guide.

    What's the seasonal weather like in Esseldene?

    The hottest months are usually January and February, with an average temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Esseldene is 994 mm.

    Where is the best place for a stay in Esseldene?

    Located 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from the heart of Esseldene, Fordoun Hotel & Spa is a top choice for your stay, based on our traveller data. Two other options for your stay in the area are ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg and Granny Mouse Country House & Spa. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Esseldene.

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