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The Balmoral Hotel vs Essenwood House

Balmoral Hotel and Essenwood House are both rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Balmoral Hotel scores slightly higher than Essenwood House. Balmoral Hotel is ranked #4 in Durban with approval from 1 publications such as Lonely Planet.

The Balmoral Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel
8 / 10
125 Marine Parade, Beach Road, Durban, 4001, Durban 4000, South Africa
From $42 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Making the odd concession to colonial-era splendour, this beachfront place has lashings of understated style and plenty of plush rooms."
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Ask about special rates.
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."