Essenwood Park Hotel

Hotels
7.5 (979 reviews)
296 Stephen Dlamini Road , Durban , ZA

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking
Private check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean
Cons:
Stains on bedding
Limited TV channels
Room maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.58
Several comments about cleanliness issues; stains on bedding and a musty smell
Service
8.55
Friendly staff consistently mentioned; good service noted
Location
8.59
Positive remarks on the location being safe and convenient
Room Quality
6.54
Issues with room maintenance, including old furniture and shower problems
Amenities
7.57
Amenities limited, notably poor TV options highlighted
Value for Money
7.03
Some reviews indicated a fair price but expectations weren't fully met
Food and Beverage
7.58
Not discussed, assumed standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
7.55
Mixed feelings expressed; some satisfaction but issues noted
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-06 05:35

Property Description

Prime Location in Musgrave District
Located just 5.3 km from North Beach, Essenwood Park Hotel offers convenience and comfort in the heart of Durban.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each room at Essenwood Park Hotel is equipped with air conditioning, a TV, and a private bathroom. Some rooms even feature a cozy seating area for relaxation.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy 24-hour front desk service, an on-site restaurant, and a children's playground during your stay. Start your day right with a delicious à la carte breakfast served daily.

Experience the best of Durban at Essenwood Park Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note that alcohol is not allowed on the property.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: DUR

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 979 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.58
Service: 8.55
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 6.54
Amenities: 7.57
Value for Money: 7.03
Food and Beverage: 7.58
Overall Experience: 7.55
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ChillTeeShuttle • extended_group • za
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We did not stay, we could not sleep in that room - mouldy, dirty, and just suffocating of mould.
Pros:

The hotel location - very well located for our bussiness travel. Our office is in Braam Fischer Rd Durban, Essenwood Hotel is litteraly 2 min from our Musgrave gym and 5 min from our office. They are very well located.

Cons:

The reception area was dirty. The receptionist and another employee were having a casual conversation when we came in, had to wait for them to finish then attend to us. The room was mouldy and wet and looks super tired, some renovations are definately needed. We went to ask the receptionist to move us to a not wet and mouldy room because my partner has sinus, we would not survive sleeping in such mould. She was super arrogant and told us that was the last room available. We checked out and went for another hotel. We found Eden Hotel, Florida Rd, Superb hotel, we will be staying with Eden for our future bussiness travels to Durban.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Mfuywa • solo_traveller • za
1
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Christiaan • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Thabethe • couple • za
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Reo • family_with_children • za
3
Wouldn’t book here again
Cons:

The shower is in the room with no separate door so if sharing this is not ideal. Mould in the room due to the moisture of the shower not being separate from the room

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Maqhawe • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Philani • couple • za
1
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • za
3
Not happy guest
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The building is not sound proof. You could here the receptionist down stairs. The whole night people making noise until morning.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Yasteel • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Krishnaveni • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Privacy

Cons:

Nothing to complain about

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Merhoye • solo_traveller • za
3
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Dineo • couple • za
9
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Zandile Ntshangase • solo_traveller • za
3
Felt more like a place to just come and sleep, nothing else
Pros:

The cleaning lady was very welcoming and friendly

Cons:

the place could have been much cleaner to reflect what was sold on the website. The old entrance looked like the hotel had closed a while ago.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Ndivhaleni • solo_traveller • za
9
Cons:

They don't have any facilities. It's just a place to sleep.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Andile • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Kekeletso • solo_traveller • za
8
Pros:

Walking distance to Musgrave center in a safe quiet area

Cons:

the shower is inside the bedroom

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Lechelle • solo_traveller • za
5
Cons:

I found it odd that the shower is part of the bedroom.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Cele • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Govender • solo_traveller • za
10
Impressive unit.
Pros:

The room was very spacious, clean and fresh upon checking in. Beds were clean, comfortable and linen was fresh. Water was hot. Impressed that a little fridge was provided for our use as well as a kettle. For the price paid unit was well worth it and overall we were happy.

Cons:

A shop could be useful for purchasing of refreshments on the premises.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Dieter • solo_traveller • hk
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee