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

A dining area with a table set for two, a view of the outdoors, and a fireplace.

A narrow, dimly lit hallway with wooden doors labeled "The Cellar."

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and two chairs. There is a balcony with a view of the countryside.

1. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

Lidgetton West

Stephen

£79

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A compact kitchen with a brick wall, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a small seating area with a sofa.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

A brick building with arched windows and a garden with various plants.

2. The Old Mushroom Farm

Howick

Johan Robins

£71

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring leather sofas, patterned chairs, and a central coffee table.

A traditional Tudor-style building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a blue armchair.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

3. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

Hilton

Paula

£73

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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.

A dining area with a glass table, upholstered chairs, and pendant lighting.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

4. Pleasant Places by Sanaandi

Lidgeton

Mahima

£83

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

A mosaic-tiled bathtub with two showerheads and a drain.

A courtyard with a central pathway leading to a building with a tower-like structure.

A dining area with a variety of food items, a large decorative plant, and a mirror with a leaf pattern.

5. Fordoun Hotel & Spa

Nottingham Road

Bennett

£146

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A stone building with a wooden pergola covered in pink flowers, a dog sitting in the foreground, and a garden path leading to the building.

A pool table in a room with a stone fireplace, a dining area, and a view of a grassy yard.

6. The FarSide Farm

Nottingham Road

Joshua

£69

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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

A playground with a slide and swings, a small building labeled "CRAFT BEER", and a grassy area.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair, with a window and a door.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

7. St Ives Lodge

Lidgetton West

Kylie

£52

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A spacious living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a piano and a dining area visible in the background.

A modern bar area with a curved wooden counter, black pendant lights, and seating including a red armchair and a leather sofa.

A swimming pool surrounded by rocks and greenery, with trees and a grassy field in the background.

8. Lythwood Lodge

Lidgetton West

Anonymous traveller

£110

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A tranquil lakeside scene with houses and trees.

A dining area with a long table, chairs, a chandelier, and a view of greenery outside.

A white building with a pond in front, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering trees.

A covered outdoor seating area with a brick fireplace, a table and chairs, and a view of the countryside.

9. Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

Balgowan

Anonymous traveller

£48

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A cozy room with a wooden table, chairs, a fireplace, and framed pictures on the wall.

A room with a bed, a wooden bench, a small table with a mirror, and a door leading outside.

A room with a fireplace, a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, and a patterned rug on the floor.

10. The Hay Barn

Lions River

£47

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A circular pool with a brick border, surrounded by grass and trees, with the sun setting in the background.

A cozy, open-air structure with a wooden roof and large windows, surrounded by lush trees and greenery.

11. The Hilton Bush Lodge

Hilton

Heino

£75

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A room with a bed, a desk, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a lamp on the wall.

A large, oval-shaped bathtub with a white interior and a small towel placed on the edge.

A riverside property with thatched-roof cottages, a grassy embankment, and a calm water body.

12. Hawklee Country House

Fort Nottingham

Elizabeth

£66

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a patterned sofa, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a thatched roof.

A row of traditional houses with thatched roofs, situated on a grassy hillside.

13. Otters Den Self Catering Cottages

Fort Nottingham

£73

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A white house with a garden, a satellite dish, and a well-lit outdoor area.

A dining table set with various dishes, drinks, and a centerpiece of white flowers.

A neatly made bed with a large pillow, a bedside lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

14. Loxley House

Nottingham Road

Desmond

£123

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A covered outdoor area with a brick pathway leading to a building, surrounded by greenery and a lawn.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a bed.

A banquet hall with tiered white cakes, wooden chairs, and chandeliers.

15. Old Halliwell Country Inn

Curry's Post

Geoff

£70

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A building with a red roof and a covered porch area.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a nightstand.

16. Arum Hill Lodge

Balgowan

Charles

£43

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A gated entrance to a building with a green roof, a sign indicating 'Knight', and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a sofa with yellow cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A two-story house with a front porch, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

17. Gateside Guest House

Hilton

Sally

£51

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

A dining table set with a red tablecloth, white plates, and a red vase.

A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a brick oven, and a shelf with various bottles.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

18. Sunbird Guest House

Howick

Irene

£47

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, a cityscape painting, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with a glass door entrance, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a garden with a statue of a horse and rider.

A rustic wooden archway with a metal gate, surrounded by lush greenery and a dirt path.

19. Biggy Best Cottages

Howick

Cheyne

£51

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bedroom with a large window, wooden furniture, and a view of rolling hills.

A house with a thatched roof and a swimming pool in the foreground.

A large house with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery.

A courtyard with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with arches.

20. Crestwood

Curry's Post

Clarissa

£95

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

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Top Esseldene Hotel Reviews

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were helpful and accommodating, rooms were spacious and breakfast great"

Bali and Eva Midlands

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Bali and Eva was nothing short of exceptional from start to finish—a definitive five-star experience in every sense. The owners have done a phenomenal job curating a world-class luxury retreat right in the heart of the Midlands. Every detail of the accommodation reflects impeccable taste, comfort, and thoughtful design, making it the perfect setting to unwind in style. Beyond the beautiful property, the hospitality truly sets this place apart. The staff were genuinely warm, attentive, and eager to ensure every part of our stay was effortless. Paired with consistently fantastic food that exceeded expectations at every meal, it made for an unforgettable getaway. Bali and Eva delivers an all-round masterclass in luxury hospitality. We cannot recommend it highly enough and will definitely be back."

Old Halliwell Country Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely one night stay."

The Hilton Bush Lodge

8/10 Good

"Stunning venue! unit was gorgeous and spacious. its lovely and quiet and private. only critique is there was no milk in my room/ fridge to make tea or coffee and thought the shower floor could use a bit more of a scrub, besides that was a perfect stay."

The Old Mushroom Farm

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at the Old Mushroom Farm was fantastic. The converted mushroom house into an apartment is awesome and very comfortable. I would recommend it for anyone wishing to explore the Howick/Karkloof area."

Fordoun Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hidden gem. We were so spoiled"

Rawdons

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, beautiful setting. Feels like you are in the English countryside "

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£73

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

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Our top choices for Esseldene hotels

1. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

2. The Old Mushroom Farm

3. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

4. Pleasant Places by Sanaandi

5. Fordoun Hotel & Spa

6. The FarSide Farm

7. St Ives Lodge

8. Lythwood Lodge

9. Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

10. The Hay Barn

11. The Hilton Bush Lodge

12. Hawklee Country House

13. Otters Den Self Catering Cottages

14. Loxley House

15. Old Halliwell Country Inn

16. Arum Hill Lodge

17. Gateside Guest House

18. Sunbird Guest House

19. Biggy Best Cottages

20. Crestwood

Top Esseldene Hotel Reviews

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

Bali and Eva Midlands

Old Halliwell Country Inn

The Hilton Bush Lodge

The Old Mushroom Farm

Fordoun Hotel & Spa

Rawdons

More cheap stays in Esseldene

ANEW Hotel Hilton

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

Ilawu Hotel

Cosy 2 Bedroom Apartment, in Hilton

The Narina Trogon Nest

Brevisbrook Bed And Breakfast

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