Essenwood HousevsRain Farm Game and Lodge
Both hotels are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Rain Farm Game and Lodge is the choice of most writers compared to Essenwood House. Rain Farm Game and Lodge comes in at 83 with recommendations from 1 publications including Frommer's.
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."
Rain Farm Game and Lodge
Esenembe Road, F9 Rain Farm, Umhlali, Durban 4390, South Africa
From $61/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Shuttle Bus
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
Frommer's
"Surrounded by secluded indigenous coastal forest, with a private-access beach and golf course, Zimbali is inspired by the architecture of tropical climates." Full review