630 Stephen Dlamini and Essenwood Road, Essenwood, 4001 Durban, South Africa
Based on 949 hotel reviews
6.9Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.6
Location
8.2
Facilities
7.2
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 April 2024
Lloyd
South AfricaRoom cleanliness and hygiene, provision of bathroom soaps toilet rolls, and regular clean towels.
Room was not hygienic, and lots of mosquito bites that was very unpleasant.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Scarf
South AfricaShower doesn’t have that cover up, water spills. There was mould in parts of the room
Treatment by staff
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Cerita
South AfricaNeeds maintenance
Spacious and quiet
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Mongi
South AfricaThe beds are hard and the internet had issues they dont have a generator
The aircon
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Terrence
South Africacurrently under construction so would not be fare to say to much
nice location and views
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Tmimitw
South AfricaSome of the facilities (doors, tap, floor, wooden floors etc) were in poor condition
The fast WiFi and big screen TV
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 December 2023
Zanetta
South AfricaMy towels had stains on them and so did my duvet cover. The door lock to my room was a little broken
The location, layout, style, comfort, friendliness and helpfulness. I loved the tiles outside and dining hall as well as the wood floors in the room and poster bed!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Bruce
South AfricaAccess after hours was a bit tricky as the entrance gate has to be opened by someone inside so late nights can be tricky to get back into the property.
Great location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Peter
South AfricaManagement needs to pay to attention some small easily rectifiable details that lower the standard of a fantastic facility. Small things like no tea spoon or milk/creamer left with the coffee and sugar in the room, and peeling paint when you look out at a wall through the bathroom window and mould spots on the bathroom ceiling. Easily put right by a handyman, but if maintenance is not done regularly standards will keep slipping. Sadly a common trend in Durban nowadays.
A beautiful building and grounds. Very friendly and helpful staff and nice modern bathroom and amenities in the best part of Durban.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Nomalanga
South AfricaAs a returning guest (and will continue to return) I have to comment on the lack of towels and mats in the room. There was only 1 very old, rust stained towel that was so hard & rough, very unpleasant to use. No floor towel or mat and a slippery tile surface in bathroom & the shower leaks so there was water all over, very dangerous. The room we got this time the flooring was scary to walk on as some of it moves under you.
Decor & location
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Thoane
South AfricaIt was great . Chilled spot
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Nonkazimulo
South AfricaThe location and esthetic of the place is great
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 15 March 2023
Mbongiseni
South AfricaWater was cold, not sure if this was because of load shedding or not?
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 5 February 2023
Vuyiswa
South AfricaThe rooms were not sound proofed so you could hear across the corridor. They didn’t have any soap, not even hand soap in the bathroom. In our room particularly there is a window above the door and at night the light from the corridor would shine into the room.
The staff was friendly and welcoming. The room was cute and cosy, clean and modern. They made the effort to cool the room before we arrived. The staff walked us to our room and explained everything we needed to know even though it was written down somewhere.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 2 February 2023
Ridwaan
South AfricaPeaceful and very private
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 11 January 2023
Luleka
South AfricaThe room was small, shower was dirty and there's a construction next door. Luckily I only booked for 1 day
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 25 December 2022
Siya
South AfricaNo security and the whole same entrance and exit isn’t the greatest.
The bathroom and how easy it was to check in, pool area and outdoor lounge area was great to see.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 10 December 2022
David
South AfricaThe accommodation needs to be maintained and/or upgraded: painting of walls, wood and furniture cleaned or upgraded, etc. Shower is not enclosed.
Staff very friendly. Good location.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 1 December 2022
Lorna
South AfricaParking is not ideal.
Friendly staff
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 14 October 2022
Nokuphiwe
South Africait was not like how I expected
cleanliness
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 3 October 2022
Beschara
South AfricaThey were busy doing contruction. There is no door on the bathroom - so no privacy.
Pleasant staff, beautiful rooms, lovely outdoor seating.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 30 September 2022
Nozipho
South Africathe bed and also the blankets were not washed
the location and the view
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Thandeka
South AfricaThat the family rooms have no tvs and the breakfast
The staff was so welcoming especially Sibusiso Cele, he was so welcoming and kind with us.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 1 August 2022
Sihle
South AfricaStaff could be more trained, Facilities need an upgrade. The Bathroom was mouldy and my door couldn't lock properly which was a major security risk as a lone female traveller.
the View
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 23 July 2022
Tinasheza
South AfricaCould hear voices from other rooms.
Very decent. Good for business travel.
Stayed in July 2022
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