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Garden Court Marine Parade vs Essenwood House

Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Essenwood House scores marginally higher than Garden Court Marine Parade. Essenwood House is ranked #12 in Durban with approval from 3 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Insight Guides and Rough Guide.

Garden Court Marine Parade
Garden Court Marine Parade
7 / 10
167 Marine Parade, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"All the rooms face the sea... A cool through-breeze offers respite against the summer heat, and a back entrance across from Victoria Park provides handy access to the city centre."
Fodor's Fodor's
"You can't beat the location of this pleasant hotel midway between South and North beaches and only a five-minute drive from the city center. Rooms are attractive and modern." Full review
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Request an upper-floor room for the best views.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"A superb beachfront option, Garden Court was given a snazzy overhaul in 2014 and now boasts sleek, modern rooms, all with ocean views." 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."