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Durban Elephant vs Essenwood House

Both Durban Elephant and Essenwood House are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Durban Elephant is the choice of most reviewers compared to Essenwood House. Durban Elephant scores 82 with recommendations from 1 sources like Frommer's.

Durban Elephant
Durban Elephant
8 / 10
330 Cato Rd, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
  • Air Conditioning
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Frommer's Frommer's
"With panoramic views of the harbor, bluff, and Indian Ocean, this grand old Edwardian property, set in lush tropical gardens (often visited by monkeys), offers the best-value stay in Durban." 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."