2/10 Terrible
Khalipha
3 Jan 2024
Khalipha
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Esselmont Guest House
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Reviews
2.02.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Laundry
- Parking included
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi
Explore the area
149 Esselmont Ave, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001
- Greyville Race Course5 min walk
- Durban Botanical Gardens11 min walk
- Florida Road12 min walk
- Durban North (VIR-Virginia)14 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Premier Room, 1 Bedroom
Premier Room, 1 Bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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About the area
Durban
With a stay at Esselmont Guest House in Durban (Essenwood), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Durban Beach and 6 minutes from uShaka Marine World. .This guesthouse is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Umhlanga Rocks Beach and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Greyville Race Course.
What's nearby
- Durban Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
- Moses Mabhida Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
- Durban International Convention Centre - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
- uShaka Marine World - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Getting around
- King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
- Joop's Place - 6 min walk
- Doughed Woodfired Dining Experiences - 12 min walk
- Boston Brew - 12 min walk
- Keys On Florida - 14 min walk
- Cubaña - 13 min walk
About this property
Esselmont Guest House
Suburban Durban guesthouse in Essenwood with free parking
Esselmont Guest House offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 32-inch LED televisions come with premium digital channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs with deep soaking bathtubs. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 6 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including a communal living room and a picnic area. The beach shuttle (surcharge) makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
Afrikaans, English
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Parking and public transport
- Free secured, covered self-parking on site
- Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Things to do
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
Guest services
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Housekeeping (on request)
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Turndown service
Outdoors
- BBQ grill(s)
- Nature reserve
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- This property does not have any lifts
- Accessible bath
More
- Communal living room
- Designated smoking areas
- Romance packages available
- Shared microwave
- Shared fridge
- TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Heating
- Pillow menu
- Premium bedding
- Select comfort bed
Bathroom
- Bath
- Deep-soaking bath
- Private bathroom
- Towels
Entertainment
- 32-inch LED TV
- Digital channels
- Premium channels
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Free tea bags/instant coffee
- Local meal delivery service
More
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Guidebooks/recommendations
- In-room massage
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Local maps
- Restaurant dining guide
- Safe
- Turndown service
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Deposit: ZAR 1000 per accommodation, per night
- Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Esselmont Guest House
Esselmont Guest House Durban
Esselmont Guest House Guesthouse
Esselmont Guest House Guesthouse Durban
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