Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
- Sea view
- Swimming pool
- Wifi in all areas
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
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About this property
Located just 656 feet from the beach, along Durban’s Golden Mile, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani overlooks the Indian Ocean. The hotel also offers 3 swimming pools and 4 restaurants serving a variety of dishes. Certain modern, air-conditioned rooms offer ocean views and come with tea-and-coffee making facilities. The private bathrooms include a bath or shower. On-site parking, an airport shuttle service and WiFi are available for a surcharge. This family-friendly hotel provides a full English breakfast buffet daily and guests can make use of the gym, spa facilities and room service. Popular spots within the local area include Kingsmead Stadium, Durban ICC and Greyville Racecourse. Suncoast Casino is just 0.9 mi from the hotel, and uShaka Marine World is 1.9 mi away. Durban Botanical Gardens are 3.1 mi away and King Shaka International Airport is 19 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- 3 swimming pools
- Private Parking
- Family rooms
- Wifi in all areas
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Eswatini“Breakfast was excellent, with a wide variety of food options. The room was exceptional, clean, spacious, and with great views of the ocean. The top floor was heavenly, but we didn't have the time to relax there more, as we had a busy weekend.”
Lebza
South Africa“Beach front. The pool deck area, the privacy and view is AmaZiiiìiìiing.”- Thabathi South Africa“Breakfast was great, room was superb. Greatest stay and comfort. I loved the restaurant on the 2nd floor. It makes things easier. Their music was great, no need to go to a club. Easy access to the beach and facilities.”
- Tamara South Africa“The entire room was so comfortable, the view was amazing. Staff was friendly.”
- Cele South Africa“Everything the staff was very nice it's was home away from home especially visitor's were allowed my family feels like there were booking too they even say (Isekhaya la) means it's our home the way we welcomed everything ❤️ 😍💯 the food guy wow it's...”
- Brenda South Africa“rooms where spacious and comfortable, friendly staff, helpful and accomodating”
- Nkosinathi South Africa“Breakfast was exceptional, service was exceptional. few waitresses werent helpful but a few more were exceptionally pleasant and helpful as well”
- Gillian South Africa“Wow , this Hotel is an absolute Gem on Durban Beach Front, from the time u step into the doors it's not only absolutely beautiful, the staff are friendly & helpful, the safe in my room was not working, it was attended to immediately, the room was...”
- Gugu South Africa“The Lady from the Reception was friendly with us. She treated us like Gold. Linen made me feel at Home away from Home. I'm definitely coming back soon.🥰”
- Tom
United States“Ocean view was fantastic, I get to see a gorgeous sunrise from my room every morning. The breakfast was exceptional. Staff was friendly and helpful.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Lingela Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Dairy-free
- Vigour & Verve Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- The Grill Jichana
- CuisineSteakhouse
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern
- Panorama Bar and Pool Deck
- Open forLunch • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Tall Ships
- Open forCocktail hour
Amenities of Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
Most popular amenities
- 3 swimming pools
- Private Parking
- Family rooms
- Wifi in all areas
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional chargeOff-site
- Beach
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and charges apply.
ParkingPrivate parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs ZAR 50 per day.
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 – outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Free!
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
Pool 3 – outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Pool with view
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
Spa
- Kids' pool
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Massage
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that when booking a rate where payment is due before arrival, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani will provide detailed payment instructions, for example a link to a secured payment platform.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
