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The Edward vs Essenwood House

Both Protea Hotel Durban Edward and Essenwood House are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Protea Hotel Durban Edward scores slightly better than Essenwood House. Protea Hotel Durban Edward comes in at #11 in Durban with accolades from 4 reviews like DK Eyewitness, Rough Guide and Fodor's.

The Edward
The Edward
7 / 10
149 O.R. Tambo Parade, North Beach, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $100 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This elegant four-star hotel on the Golden Mile is located within walking distance of Durban’s central business district, the convention centre, the casino and the shops."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Crystal chandeliers, a colonialstyle ambience, sea-view balconies and a ladies’ bar leading onto a cool veranda make this Art Deco mansion the grande dame of the beachfront."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Service is excellent, and the stylish cut-glass chandeliers, molded ceilings, and subtle art-deco details bring to mind a more refined past." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"King of the seafront hotels, this is classic and comfortable, with fresh-polish smells and full-on decor." Full review
Essenwood House
Essenwood House
7 / 10
630 Stephen Dlamini Road, Berea, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $42 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"This colonial-era homestead, set in large gardens overlooking the city centre and ocean, offers personalised service and a high standard of accommodation in its six en-suite rooms."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"This neat, converted colonial mansion overlooks a lush palm-tree-filled garden and has rooms that are smart, spacious and airy, with luxurious touches." Full review
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There’s no breakfast menu: what you ask for you get (along with the newspaper).
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This grand house with a sumptuous garden has seven large, comfortable rooms (the upstairs ones have sea views), an attractive pool and a good-natured, somewhat eccentric, host."