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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Durban Beach

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Exterior
3 outdoor pools
Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Meeting facility
Lobby
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4000
  • Popular LocationDurban Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationDurban International Convention Centre15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSuncoast Casino and Entertainment World17 min walk
  • AirportDurban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)28 min drive

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.1/10 Good
  • 215 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

  • 2153 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.8/10 Excellent
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Premium | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Premium

  • 2153 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room

7.5/10 Good
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Durban

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Durban Beachfront hotel, you'll find Mini Town and Blue Lagoon. Golden Mile and Dairy Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Durban Beach - 13 min walk
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 15 min walk
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 17 min walk
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 3 min drive
  • uShaka Marine World - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circus Circus - 7 min walk
  • Blue Dolphin - 10 min walk
  • Coffee Shop Elangeni - 1 min walk
  • California Dreaming - 10 min walk
  • Vigour & Verve - 1 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

4-star beach hotel near Durban Beach
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 10 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durban hotel.

  • 734 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani offers 734 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Thai massages, and facials. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 595 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Elangeni
Elangeni Southern Sun
Elangeni Sun
Southern Sun Elangeni
Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel
Sun Elangeni
Sun Elangeni Hotel
Elangeni Hotel Durban
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani to the airport?

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is 20 mi (29-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani have an airport shuttle?

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of ZAR 595 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani to the beach?

This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Durban Beach and 5-minute walk from Golden Mile. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani offer free breakfast?

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (17-min walk) and Sibaya Casino (19-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per day.

Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani have a pool?

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani have a restaurant?

There are 4 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine and light fare.

Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, massages, and mani/pedis.

How close is Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani to downtown Durban?

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is 1.1 mi away from Durban.

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 211 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 211 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zanele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent
What a magnificent view
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kedibone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

DJP

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Arnold

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Nolusindiso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was very good but on the last day I had to go at Maharani for the breakfast because at Elangeni it was already full for me its not fair because the breakfast at Maharani is not appertising and the Elangeni breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Mrs M

Traveled with family
Cleanliness, especially of bathrooms could be improved. The hotel was a bit overwhelmed with the large numbers of guests due to the Comrades Marathon so breakfasts were chaotic. Service was also impacted by this
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Alasdair

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property used to be a flagship , but there is a dramatic decline in the immediate area and this is reflected in the hotel as well. For a premium brand such as Southern Sun International , it was very disappointing. The roo was clean , but the inofrfmation folder and in house dinning was not there. Until it was reqiested from receptoion. And then it was a flimsy printed paper, as if on a cost cutting excesise. My suggestion would be to go north and stay in the next city north of here and enjoy the environment as well as the hotels, far safer and the view is still the same of the ocean and beaches. With dinning around that is available by car or within walking distance, with out fear of being accosted/mugged/or car jacked. The picture indicated , shows an impressive hotel, but the façade and the building its self is no way representative of what is shown on the main page picture.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022