Hilton DurbanvsEssenwood House
Both properties are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Essenwood House ranks slightly higher than Hilton Durban. Essenwood House comes in at #12 in Durban with approval from 3 publications like Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Insight Guides.
Hilton Durban
12 - 14 Walnut Road, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $102/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This massive luxury hotel adjacent to the International Convention Centre is relatively close...to the city center and beachfront and is favored by businesspeople and conference-goers." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Glitzy and chic, this modern behemoth offers a predictable hotel experience and attracts mainly business travellers. Ask about the specials." Full review
Essenwood House
630 Stephen Dlamini Road, Berea, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $42/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Free Parking
Insight Guides
"This colonial-era homestead, set in large gardens overlooking the city centre and ocean, offers personalised service and a high standard of accommodation in its six en-suite rooms."
Lonely Planet
"This neat, converted colonial mansion overlooks a lush palm-tree-filled garden and has rooms that are smart, spacious and airy, with luxurious touches." Full review
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There’s no breakfast menu: what you ask for you get (along with the newspaper).
Rough Guide
"This grand house with a sumptuous garden has seven large, comfortable rooms (the upstairs ones have sea views), an attractive pool and a good-natured, somewhat eccentric, host."