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Classic Double Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Apartment, Courtyard View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Basic Single Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Luxury Double Room, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Classic Apartment, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Luxury Double Room, Pool View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

During your stay at Essenwood House, you're just a quick walk from Killie Campbell Africana Library. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.

  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Durban Beach and 7 minutes from uShaka Marine World

Renovations + Closures

This property is closed from 18 July 2023 to 17 July 2025 (dates subject to change).

Property Features

Essenwood House offers its guests an outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Essenwood House also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a front desk safe. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Durban guest house.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Essenwood House offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Smart television
  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Electric kettle
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Air conditioning
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the guest house include an outdoor pool.

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

To make arrangements for check-in, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM, please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11:00 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Essenwood House

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property registry number - 4190238469
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 500 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 95 for adults and from ZAR 85 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Essenwood House
  • Essenwood House Durban
  • Essenwood House Guesthouse
  • Essenwood House Guesthouse Durban

You should know

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
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