• 5 Star Graded (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa) • Member of NAA (National Accommodation Association of South Africa) • Member of Durban Tourism.
"Recommended Stay" in Seven International Guide Books to South Africa.
• Dining room • Guest lounge
• Reception desk • Wake up calls
• Housekeeping • Laundry service
• Garden(s) • Swimming pool
• Security (fenced) • Security (guard) • Parking (off-street) • Transfers (airport) • Tour assistance
• Wheelchair friendly • Family friendly • Gay friendly
Activities On-Site / Nearby
• Bars / entertainment (<1 km) • Galleries / museums (<1 km) • Campbell Museum (<1 km) • Health spa (2 km) • Cinemas (2 km) • Kings Park Stadium (3 km) • Moses Madiba Stadium (3 km) • Casino (3 km) • Swimming (3 km) • Golf course(s) (3 km) • Gym / fitness centre (3 km) • Whale watching (3 km) • Surfing (3 km) • Fishing (4 km) • Theatre (4 km) • Beach (4 km) • Diving / snorkeling (4 km) • Shark diving (4 km) • Boat trips (4 km)
Services Nearby
• Restaurants / Eateries (<1 km) • Post Office (1 km) • Grocery Store (1 km) • Bank and/or ATM (2 km) • Shopping Centre / Mall (2 km) • Medical Centre (2 km) • Train Station (4 km) • Bus Station (4 km) • Car Hire (4 km) • Airport (39 km)
Single: R825 per person per night Sharing: R1050 per night for 2 people
Rates include a full breakfast and VAT. 1% Tourist levy is charged in addition to the above.
These rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without notice.
Terms and Conditions
50% deposit may be requested, otherwise we accept credit cards as confirmation of bookings. Cancellation Policy advised on Confirmation Form which is sent to all guests for signature.
Methods of Payment Accepted
• Cash • Direct Deposits • Bank / Internet Transfers • Travellers Cheques • Visa • MasterCard • Amex • Diners Club
Location 630 Stephen Dlamini Road, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
From Durban (City Centre)
Take Samora Machel St. and head north for 2.3km. Keep in the left lane and glide off at Sandile Thusi (M17). Head up Sandlile Thusi Road for 2.3km (Road name changes to Springfield Road, same road) and continue up hill until you reach Stephen Dlamini Road. Turn left and drive for 200m, and on left hand side is Essenwood House situated at No. 630. Press the bell, then the gates will open.
From Pietermaritzburg / Johannesburg (N3)
Head towards Durban city centre, the sign reads Exit 3 Berea/Ridge Road. Get into the left hand lane and glide off the highway. At the traffic lights at top of hill about 150m, after gliding off carry straight across Peter Mokaba Road in left hand lane. At the next set of lights turn left into Stephen Dlamini Road. Travel for 2.4km along this road,, after the 6th set of traffic lights, you will find Essenwood House situated at No. 630 on right hand side. Press the bell, and the gates will open.
From South Coast (N2)
Head for Durban city centre on M4 highway and travel for 12km after passing) the old airport. Glide off at Exit 2 onto Che Guevara Road. Please note that Exit 2 is shortly after Exit 3, so get into left hand lane after passing Exit 3. Glide off left into Che Guevara Road and head up for 1.8km. Turn right into Lina Arendse Road at the traffic lights. Cross the freeway, and then name of the road changes to Stephen Dlamini Road. (same road). After the 6th set of traffic lights, you will find Essenwood House situated at No. 630 on right hand side. Press the bell, and the gates will open.
From King Shaka International Airport and North Coast via N2 Outer Ring Road
Approaching the N3 (Exit 165) interchange keep in the left hand lane and glide off to the left. Head for Durban and the city and keep to the left hand lane until Exit 3 Berea, Ridge Road. Get into the left hand lane and glide off the highway. At the traffic lights at top of hill about 150m, after gliding off carry straight across Peter Mokaba Road. At the next set of traffic lights turn left into Stephen Dlamini Road. Travel for 2.4km, after the 6th set of traffic lights you will find Essenwood House situated at No. 630 on right hand side. Press the bell, and the gates will open.
Alternate Route From Airport
After leaving the airport travel towards Durban on N2. take Exit 190 Sign: M4 Umdhloti,Verulam.After 500m turn right onto M4 Umthlanga. Pass Umthlanga on your left and continue to first set of traffic lights. 21.7kms from Umdloti turnoff. Turn right at lights into Sandile Thusi Road M17, travel 2.5kms up hill until reach Stephen Dlamini Road, Turn left and 500m Essenwood House, No.630 on left. Distance 35kms.