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Reviews of Essenwood House This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

630 Stephen Dlamini and Essenwood Road, Essenwood, 4001 Durban, South Africa

Review Score

Based on 733 hotel reviews

6.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.0

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    6.5

  • Staff

    7.8

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free Wifi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: April 30, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a lot of amneties

    The staff was friendly and helpful, it was clean

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    5.0
    It was okay, It could have been better if the property was well looked after.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was no wifi in the room even when I reported, nothing was done to check. The sink was blocked, we couldn't use it properly. There could be more done on cleaning the room and outside table and chairs in preparing for the guests. The door lock was broken making it difficult to lock.

    The room was big enough for both of us.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    5.0
    My stay was okay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I didn't like how the house was maintained. It needs some touch-ups, and the kids who wander around the apartment are in chaos. It's a beautiful house that needs some maintenance. The space on the kitchen side is also lovely but not well-maintained. The staff needs to be more professional.

    The house is beautiful and big

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2025

    5.0
    Fix the furniture
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was uncomfortable making a lot of notice no shower cap not enough towels no only 1 small shower gel no lotion misleading information regarding breakfast and alcohol.

    The atmosphere

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    5.0
    Hotel says if u need breakfast they have but if I ask, lady says no breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No toilet paper, and no sugar, confused about breakfast issues

    Clean room

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no electricity backup, when there’s load shedding

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    7.0
    I got my money's worth.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night

    I did not like that I was only told that they were not going to offer breakfast when I arrived, when I had booked the place because I wanted the breakfast.

    I loved the room and its view.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2025

    5.0
    Just disappointed that I had to ask for toilet paper as there was only about 5-10 sheets left on the roll there- also no
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s well situated and a quiet area

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a bit stuffy, smelling of wet Mould, no toilet paper, the one in the room was wet, like soaking wet, no view of the city and the ocean anymore from the pool area

    Convenience and the location

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    7.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Kindly keep plates in the rooms so that when we need to warm our food it will be easy, we wont be told that the kitchen closes at 10 during the day.

    Breakfast was great, Phindile was so helpful while doing the booking. She booked the place I requested ( sea view room)

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool was very dirty.

    The staff was very friendly. We had initially booked a budget room. Which was in a very bad condition and the sheets were very dirty. We complained and they moved us to a much better room.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom had water on the floor and the shower had cold water only.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 25, 2024

    5.0
    Absent owner
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We tried to contact the owner about a number of matters. There was only an e-mail which was unanswered, despite a follow up, & call to the company concerned, the message left for Amy was also ignored. No information was provided on her surname, & the cell number was not provided. If you book in there you are on your own, except for what the staff on hand can do, & which is limited by the owners.

    The location was great& the view was very good.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no coffee and milk, no soap in the bathroom, found 1 toilet roll, which was not enough, had to remind them to turn on my geyser the 1st morning, the number that is provided for calls was not working. Swimming pool was dirty

    The staff is friendly.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 28, 2024

    5.0
    It was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You guys says we’d get breakfast but we were told it is not there upon checkout

    Pool area

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 14, 2024

    6.0
    It was ok and enjoyed the quietness
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The fact that I did not see any view from my room and had no idea that my room would be so small

    The room was clean and fresh , the friendly guy at the reception

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower has no door and it drains poorly you find yourself standing in a pool of water while taking a shower, the bathtub has no stopper(prop). I arrived a day late, but when I got there I had to wait 10 minutes while they said they were still cleaning the room but they could have prepared it two days or day prior since I was a day late to check-in.

    The staff was nice, I requested wine glasses 🍷 and they offered me, on my departure I forgot my phone and when I went back I got it where I had forgotten it. They have Netflix(smart TV) you can login with your own account if you like for Dstv or any account you want to login to. The TV is positioned in a nice spot you can sit in bed and watch TV.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    7.0
    A great relaxing place, just what I needed after driving through the night from GP
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It could have been cleaner, there was dust because the bottom of the door lets in leaves and grass but overall the room was tidy and clean.

    Although it was late at night I still got in and assisted to my room. I just needed a place to sleep and rest up and it was sufficient for what I needed

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 21, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful place

    Pleasant stay, made my trip wonderful...

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

    6.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No bins to dispose sanitary pads

    Furniture and location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not enough towels and toilet paper. 1 of each is not enough

    The staff was friendly but the gate access limitations needs to be relooked at. Incase the receptionist is unavailable someone else should be available to open the gate, alternatively, gate remotes for the guests

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no hot water throughout our stay

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2024

    7.0
    Clean up more
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Apartment - Ground Floor
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couch , shower ,

    Bedroom

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hole in the ceiling where the light is supposed to be brought cold air in the room. Office chair needed to updated

    Room was cute. It had a bar fridge. Breakfast was also delicious People there were very nice actually.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2024

    5.0
    Fair
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Staff setup

    Nice and relaxing

    Stayed in April 2024

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