Essenwood HousevsDurban Boutique Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by experts. Overall, Essenwood House scores significantly better than Durban Backpackers - On the Beach. Essenwood House is ranked #12 in Durban with endorsements from 3 sources like Insight Guides, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Essenwood House
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
630 Stephen Dlamini Road, Berea, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $42/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
"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."
"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).
"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."
Durban Boutique Hotel
Lonely Planet
17 The Promenade, Glenashley, Durban, South Africa
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Beach
- Baggage storage
"Four kilometres south of Umhlanga is Glenashley, where you’ll find this light and airy converted house-come-backpackers; it’s the best budget beach option in this neck of the woods." Full review