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Southern Sun Elangeni & MaharanivsEssenwood House
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. Overall, Essenwood House scores slightly higher than Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. Essenwood House comes in at 79 with endorsements from 3 publications such as Lonely Planet, Insight Guides and Rough Guide.
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
63 O.R.Tambo Parade, Durban Beachfront, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $115/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness "The fashionable Elangeni is situated on the beach, within walking distance of shops and restaurants, and close to attractions such as Durban’s Snake Park, Seaworld and flea market."
Fodor's "A top beachfront hotel along the Golden Mile, this 21-storey high-rise overlooks North Beach and is a two-minute drive from the city center." Full review
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Though most rooms have views of the ocean, request a room on an upper floor to take advantage of a full sea view.
Essenwood House
Insight Guides
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
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."
