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A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a plant, and a view of a pool and greenery.

A building entrance with a sign reading 'Hampton,' a sliding glass door, a small step leading to the door, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a plant, a microwave, and a view of a swimming pool.

1. King's Hill Guest House

Hilton

$66 nightly

$66 total

Aug 28 - Aug 29

Total with taxes and fees

A large, illuminated building with a reflective water surface in front, surrounded by trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a chair.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair, with a window and a door.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

2. St Ives Lodge

Lidgetton West

Kylie

$53 nightly

$61 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring leather sofas, patterned chairs, and a central coffee table.

A traditional Tudor-style building with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

Two people sitting on a bed with a tray of food and drinks, reading books.

3. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

Hilton

Daniela

$83 nightly

$98 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total with taxes and fees

A row of brick structures with curved roofs, possibly a series of small buildings or sheds, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, two bedside tables with lamps, and a striped rug.

A compact kitchen with a brick wall, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a small seating area with a sofa.

A brick building with arched windows and a garden with various plants.

4. The Old Mushroom Farm

Howick

Johan Robins

$76 nightly

$90 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace. There are multiple seating options including a chaise lounge and armchairs. The room features exposed wooden beams on the ceiling and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A house with a sloped roof surrounded by lush greenery and a variety of plants.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

5. Pleasant Places by Sanaandi

Lidgeton

Mahima

$103 nightly

$119 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows, surrounded by potted plants and stone flooring.

A courtyard with a central pathway leading to a building with a tower-like structure.

A dining area with a variety of food items, a large decorative plant, and a mirror with a leaf pattern.

A mosaic-tiled bathtub with two showerheads and a drain.

6. Fordoun Hotel & Spa

Nottingham Road

Bennett

$152 nightly

$179 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total with taxes and fees

A large stone building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance, and a well-maintained garden with various flowers and shrubs.

A spacious room with a pool table, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a stone fireplace.

A stone building with a wooden pergola covered in pink flowers, a dog sitting in the foreground, and a garden path leading to the building.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

7. The FarSide Farm

Nottingham Road

Joshua

$77 nightly

$90 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total with taxes and fees

A thatched-roof structure with a red carpet leading to a central area with a chandelier.

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a window seat with a view, and a table with bottles.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and two chairs. There is a balcony with a view of the countryside.

A dining area with a table set for two, a view of the outdoors, and a fireplace.

8. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

Lidgetton West

JHW

$85 nightly

$100 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A modern house with a central patio, a pond with a decorative vase, and two illuminated structures with glass doors.

A modern bar area with a curved wooden counter, black pendant lights, and seating including a red armchair and a leather sofa.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench, a nightstand, and a view of a grassy area through a door.

A spacious living room with two sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier. There is a piano and a dining area visible in the background.

9. Lythwood Lodge

Lidgetton West

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$159 nightly

$187 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

A building with multiple windows, a garden area with steps, and outdoor lighting.

A buffet table with various food items including fruits, cheeses, and cereals.

An outdoor dining area with white chairs and tables, surrounded by trees and string lights.

An outdoor wedding venue with white drapes and floral arrangements.

10. Rawdons

Nottingham Road

Leigh

$121 nightly

$140 total

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Total with taxes and fees

A room with a sofa, a table with a plant, and a view of a forested hillside through large glass doors.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining table with chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk with a kettle, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy, open-air structure with a wooden roof and large windows, surrounded by lush trees and greenery.

11. The Hilton Bush Lodge

Hilton

Heino

$82 nightly

$95 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A grassy outdoor area with a table and chairs, a water tank, and a building in the background.

A cozy room with a wooden table, chairs, a fireplace, and framed pictures on the wall.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and bathtub.

A room with a fireplace, a wooden door, a framed picture on the wall, and a patterned rug on the floor.

12. The Hay Barn

Lions River

$57 nightly

$66 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a rural landscape with thatched-roof buildings and greenery.

A riverside property with thatched-roof cottages, a grassy embankment, and a calm water body.

A room with a bed, a desk, and a TV. There is a window with curtains and a lamp on the wall.

A room with a large window, a wooden table, a chair, and a bathtub.

13. Hawklee Country House

Fort Nottingham

Elizabeth

$93 nightly

$93 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total with taxes and fees

A conservatory with a view of a swimming pool and surrounding landscape.

A two-story house with a front porch, a swimming pool, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a sofa with yellow cushions, a wooden coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A sunlit patio with wooden flooring, a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a grill.

14. Gateside Guest House

Hilton

Sally

$65 nightly

$65 total

Aug 22 - Aug 23

Total with taxes and fees

A view from a covered porch overlooking a pond with surrounding greenery and distant hills.

A pond surrounded by greenery and purple flowers.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a nightstand.

15. Arum Hill Lodge

Balgowan

Charles

$48 nightly

$56 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Total with taxes and fees

A traditional house with a steeply pitched roof, multiple windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A modern building with a glass door entrance, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a garden with a statue of a horse and rider.

A hotel room with a bed, a cityscape painting, and a window with curtains.

A rustic wooden archway with a metal gate, surrounded by lush greenery and a dirt path.

16. Biggy Best Cottages

Howick

Cheyne

$55 nightly

$65 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Total with taxes and fees

A covered patio area with outdoor seating, a pergola, and lush greenery.

A banquet hall with tiered white cakes, wooden chairs, and chandeliers.

A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a bed.

A stone house with a green roof, a covered porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

17. Old Halliwell Country Inn

Curry's Post

Geoff

$79 nightly

$93 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large bed, a bathtub, and a canopy bed.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a patterned sofa, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a thatched roof.

A house surrounded by a field of yellow flowers.

A row of traditional houses with thatched roofs, situated on a grassy hillside.

18. Otters Den Self Catering Cottages

Fort Nottingham

$91 nightly

$105 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

A garden pathway leading to a house with a brick border, surrounded by various trees and plants.

A dining table set with a red tablecloth, white plates, and a red vase.

A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a brick oven, and a shelf with various bottles.

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and an air conditioning unit.

19. Sunbird Guest House

Howick

Irene

$59 nightly

$68 total

Aug 22 - Aug 23

Total with taxes and fees

A tranquil lakeside scene with houses and trees.

A white building with a pond in front, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering trees.

A room with large windows overlooking a body of water, a wicker chair, a wooden table, and a dresser with a mirror.

A covered outdoor seating area with a brick fireplace, a table and chairs, and a view of the countryside.

20. Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

Balgowan

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$60 nightly

$70 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Esseldene Hotel Reviews

The FarSide Farm

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful one night stay. Rooms are beautiful and the communal areas cosy with log burner, pool table and honesty bar. The owner Ryan is a friendly guy who can give you great local recommendations. Breakfast was exceptional served by Abel the chef who made a fabulous sourdough loaf."

Loxley House

10/10 Excellent

"Although it was very cold the staff went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and provided a heater A bit disappointing was the restaurant was closed they required 24 hrs notice There was a excellent pub just 5 minute drive away The breakfast was very good again excellent staff provided a full English We had a lovely massage followed by a drink in front of a blazing fire and a very pleasant dinner"

The Hilton Bush Lodge

8/10 Good

"Stunning venue! unit was gorgeous and spacious. its lovely and quiet and private. only critique is there was no milk in my room/ fridge to make tea or coffee and thought the shower floor could use a bit more of a scrub, besides that was a perfect stay."

The Old Mushroom Farm

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at the Old Mushroom Farm was fantastic. The converted mushroom house into an apartment is awesome and very comfortable. I would recommend it for anyone wishing to explore the Howick/Karkloof area."

Fordoun Hotel & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hidden gem. We were so spoiled"

Rawdons

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff, beautiful setting. Feels like you are in the English countryside "

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$90 nightly

$103 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best place for a stay in Esseldene?

Located 15.1 mi (24.2 km) from the heart of Esseldene, ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg is a top choice for your stay based on our traveler data. Other good options for your visit to the area are Fordoun Hotel & Spa and Granny Mouse Country House & Spa. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Esseldene.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Esseldene has to offer?

Millgate Cottage: This vacation home rental outside of Esseldene is located in a rural location and has an outdoor pool, a patio, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a fridge, a microwave, and an electric kettle. It offers a terrace, a garden, and a selection of games so you can immerse yourself in your vacation. See all vacation rentals in Esseldene.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Esseldene, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Esseldene.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Esseldene?

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How is it to stay in Esseldene?

Visitors to Esseldene are sure to find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 67 hotels and other accommodations in the surrounding area. Find out more about Esseldene.

What should I see while I'm in Esseldene?

Places to visit in the wider area include Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument, Stormy Hill horse trails, and Gowrie Farm Golf Course. You'll also find Fordoun Spa and Midmar Dam in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Esseldene guide.

What's the seasonal weather like in Esseldene?

The hottest months are usually January and February with an average temp of 68°F, while the coldest months are July and June with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Esseldene is 39 inches.

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Our top choices for Esseldene hotels

1. King's Hill Guest House

2. St Ives Lodge

3. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

4. The Old Mushroom Farm

5. Pleasant Places by Sanaandi

6. Fordoun Hotel & Spa

7. The FarSide Farm

8. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

9. Lythwood Lodge

10. Rawdons

11. The Hilton Bush Lodge

12. The Hay Barn

13. Hawklee Country House

14. Gateside Guest House

15. Arum Hill Lodge

16. Biggy Best Cottages

17. Old Halliwell Country Inn

18. Otters Den Self Catering Cottages

19. Sunbird Guest House

20. Beacon Vlei Guest Farm

Top Esseldene Hotel Reviews

The FarSide Farm

Loxley House

The Hilton Bush Lodge

The Old Mushroom Farm

Fordoun Hotel & Spa

Rawdons

More cheap stays in Esseldene

ANEW Hotel Hilton

AfriCamps at Gowan Valley - Glamping

The Narina Trogon Nest

Ilawu Hotel

Cosy 2 Bedroom Apartment, in Hilton

Brevisbrook Bed And Breakfast

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