We have stayed at many B&B's over the years of travelling and rate Essenwoodhouse as a standout. The setting is in a high end area of Durban. The colonial architectural style of the residence is most welcoming. It is situated on a hillside overlooking the whole City of Durban with a forefront of beatiful landscaping and a gorgeous swimming pool.... More

We had such a lovely stay with you guys. Everything was just outstanding, it was like from home to home. I would recommend this Essenwood House to everyone that needs a place ti stay in Durban. I will most definitely be back for a second visit. Very professional team you have.

We had a wonderful two night stay in Essenwood house. The steep driveway going down was a bit intimidating, but then you enter this little spot of heaven. The owners are very helpful, but also give you the privacy you would like. We stayed in a beautiful room on the second floor with our own private entry. The rooms are... More

We stayed for a week. We could not have received better hospitality from the host. We had a corner room with a deck with fantastic views over Durban. The room was spacious, the bed and bathroom huge, with high quality sheets, etc. The location is perfect- high up on the Berea;and the property is safe, with easy parking. The gardens... More

We stayed at Essenwood while on a business trip to Durban. Our room was spacious with a wonderful balcony overlooking the gardens and pool. The location is great as you are a quick 10 minutes from downtown and secure parking is available. The gardens are a tropical paradise. The breakfeast is fantastic with many choices for a nutritious start to... More

A beautiful old "colonial" property with a charming and helpful owner. A reminder of bygone times of gracious living. All the property is decorated with antique family furniture, photos and silver. You can relax on your own veranda with a stunning view over the bay of Durban (if you are on the first floor) or directly jump into the big... More

Outstanding old "colonial" property with an extremely warm welcome by the owners. A wonderful reminder of the bygone times of gracious living. All the property is decorated with antique family furniture, the garden abounds in plants and flowers, the pool is big and clean. It is a place to relax and to travel back in time, to sip a G... More

I stayed at Essenwood House with my husband and daughter. We can really say we enjoyed our stay. The owners accommodated a special request from my side without making me feel like a nuisance. The staff members are friendly and we had a hearty well prepared breakfast each morning. Thank you for making us feel at home. Liesl, Hein and... More

I had a peaceful pleasant stay here. John the owner was very kind and even gave me something free as I did not have breakfast there. Which he didn't have to. They called me a cab whenever I needed and nothing seemed too much for them. I would like to see a bit more hot water for a bath but... More