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

An outdoor wedding venue with white drapes and floral arrangements.

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

A room with a bed, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

1. Rawdons

Nottingham Road

Leigh

HK$882

HK$1,014 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

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

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

A covered brick pathway leading to a building entrance with a lantern above.

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

2. Fordoun Hotel & Spa

Nottingham Road

Bennett

HK$1,070

HK$1,243 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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 dining area with a glass table, upholstered chairs, and pendant lighting.

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

3. Pleasant Places by Sanaandi

Lidgeton

Mahima

HK$863

HK$992 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.

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.

4. The Old Mushroom Farm

Howick

Johan Robins

HK$718

HK$826 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

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

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, and a blue armchair.

5. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

Hilton

Daniela

HK$762

HK$877 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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.

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 pool table in a room with a stone fireplace, a dining area, and a view of a grassy yard.

6. The FarSide Farm

Nottingham Road

Joshua

HK$671

HK$772 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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 room with two blue chairs, a small round table, and a window with curtains.

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

7. King's Hill Guest House

Hilton

HK$631

HK$631 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A house with a covered patio, a swimming pool, and a garden.

A dining table set with various dishes, drinks, and a centerpiece of white flowers.

A white house with a garden, a satellite dish, and a well-lit outdoor area.

A house with a covered patio, a dining area, and a garden with a birdcage.

8. Loxley House

Nottingham Road

Desmond

HK$1,143

HK$1,314 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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

A narrow, dimly lit hallway with wooden doors labeled "The Cellar."

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

9. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

Lidgetton West

JHW

HK$787

HK$905 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

A swimming pool surrounded by rocks and greenery, with trees and a grassy field in the background.

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.

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

10. Lythwood Lodge

Lidgetton West

HK$1,074

HK$1,243 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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

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.

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

11. St Ives Lodge

Lidgetton West

Kylie

HK$540

HK$621 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

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

A circular pool with a brick border, surrounded by grass and trees, with the sun setting in the background.

12. The Hilton Bush Lodge

Hilton

Heino

HK$696

HK$801 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A bedroom with a large window, wooden furniture, and a view of rolling hills.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a chandelier. There is a view of a kitchen and a scenic landscape through large windows.

A courtyard with a pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with arches.

A house with a thatched roof and a swimming pool in the foreground.

13. Crestwood

Curry's Post

Clarissa

HK$927

HK$1,066 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A cozy dining area with a fireplace, a wooden wall, and a decorative horse sculpture above it.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar and seating area, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden paneling, a fireplace, and a wine display.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wall clock, and a window with blinds.

14. Bosch Hoek Lodge

Curry's Post

GFT

HK$1,108

HK$1,274 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

A large, oval-shaped bathtub with a white interior and a small towel placed on the edge.

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

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

15. Hawklee Country House

Fort Nottingham

Elizabeth

HK$828

HK$828 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

A covered outdoor area with a brick pathway leading to a building, surrounded by greenery and a lawn.

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

16. Old Halliwell Country Inn

Curry's Post

Geoff

HK$698

HK$802 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

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

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

A garden with palm trees and a white fence.

17. Sunbird Guest House

Howick

Irene

HK$469

HK$539 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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

A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

18. Otters Den Self Catering Cottages

Fort Nottingham

HK$752

HK$864 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A clear outdoor swimming pool surrounded by natural rock formations and greenery.

A breakfast buffet with various food items, a decorative mirror, and a statue.

A garden patio with a brick pathway, a table, and an umbrella.

A two-story house with a front porch, columns, and a balcony.

19. Bancroft B and B

Hilton

Erik

HK$637

HK$637 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

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.

20. Gateside Guest House

Hilton

Sally

HK$598

HK$598 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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Top Esseldene Hotel Reviews

Old Halliwell Country Inn

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely one night stay."

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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HK$817

HK$817 total

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Frequently asked questions

Where is 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 traveller data. Two other options for your stay in 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 holiday rentals that Esseldene has to offer?

Millgate Cottage: This holiday home rental outside of Esseldene is located in a rural location, and has an outdoor pool, a patio and a BBQ 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 that you can immerse yourself in your holiday. See all vacation rentals in Esseldene.

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

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Esseldene.

How is it staying in Esseldene?

Visitors to Esseldene will definitely find plenty to explore and enjoy. There are 67 hotels and other accommodation options in the surrounding area. Find out more about Esseldene.

What should I do while I'm visiting Esseldene?

Places to visit in the wider area include Midmar Dam, Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument and Gowrie Farm Golf Course. You'll also find Fordoun Spa and Abingdon Wine Estate in the area. Take a look at what more there is 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 temperature of 20°C, while the coldest months are July and June, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Esseldene is 994 mm.

Esseldene hotels from HK$488

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Our top choices for Esseldene hotels

1. Rawdons

2. Fordoun Hotel & Spa

3. Pleasant Places by Sanaandi

4. The Old Mushroom Farm

5. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

6. The FarSide Farm

7. King's Hill Guest House

8. Loxley House

9. Granny Mouse Country House & Spa

10. Lythwood Lodge

11. St Ives Lodge

12. The Hilton Bush Lodge

13. Crestwood

14. Bosch Hoek Lodge

15. Hawklee Country House

16. Old Halliwell Country Inn

17. Sunbird Guest House

18. Otters Den Self Catering Cottages

19. Bancroft B and B

20. Gateside Guest House

Top Esseldene Hotel Reviews

Old Halliwell Country Inn

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

Ilawu Hotel

The Narina Trogon Nest

Cosy 2 Bedroom Apartment, in Hilton

Brevisbrook Bed And Breakfast

Frequently asked questions

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