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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools

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Meeting facility
Lobby
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, Thai massages
3 outdoor pools
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4000
  • Place, Blue Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Mile
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Premium

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

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

Suite

  • Sea view
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Penthouse

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Mini Town - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Blue Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Golden Mile - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Durban Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Skippers Fish & Chips - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Café Jiran - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Island Style - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circus Circus - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Joe Cool's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

4-star beach hotel with 3 outdoor pools
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. 32-inch 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.

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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

  • 32-inch 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 provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 and a smoke detector
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.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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.

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
Southern Sun Elangeni Durban
Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel Durban
Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani Hotel Durban
Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani Hotel
Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani Durban
Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani
Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Durban
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel Durban

Frequently asked questions

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

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is 20 mi (30-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 7-minute walk from Golden Mile and 10-minute walk from Dairy Beach. 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 (16-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 Thai massages, body treatments, 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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great The staff were friendly Amenities were not so much but ok Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mrs M

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alasdair

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Glisson

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nasty experience where a staff member embarrassed me to the point that i packed my bags and asked for a refund. The hotel manager stepped in quickly and apologised, upgraded my room with goodies and daily checked up on me. Damage was done but its how places respond when they mess up that counts for me. Even though it started off terrible it ended off quite nice. I will actually go back to the hotel again. beautiful views of the shoreline.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spectacular!

A great hotel with a fabulous view and good food!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Convinient and good stay

Great experience, air-conditioning in my room was exceptionally noisy, like broken and they simply just upgraded me and moved me to a different room. Friendly and nice staff. Location was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Taiwo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is dated. A/C was almost non existence. Made the stay horrible on hot summers day
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haroon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2021 Holiday

Myself and my family enjoyed the stay and the wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very functional hotel with great views and lovely staff. The room was a bit old and our air con didnt work at first although they did fix that after a couple of requests.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room was great. The bathroom definitely needs an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Velaphi

Liked: Staff & service
The carpet seem too old, it is stuffy stinking. Staff attitude was very good though.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Aaliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Service from Smash

The receptionist at Elangeni was helpful however when I wanted to pay she said i should pay at Maharani as i requested a room there. I had to follow another queue at Maharani just to make payment. Smash was exceptionally helpful to speed up my process as needed to get ready for a wedding. She ensured an iron was also sent up immediately for me. Thanks Smash great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Noxolo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I was really dissatisfied

The hotel needs renovations I mean major renovations I actually hated every minute spent there the lighting was really awful side lights are soooo ugly...the bathroom was really awful and uncomfortable never mind the wardrobe ...Jesus Christ I will never refer anyone to Southern Sun hotel the carpets are really dirty.....
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Overated

This hotel is old, desperately needs maintenance. Windows that don’t seal and the soothing sound of the wind whistling while you’re trying to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay but parking a big issue
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcoming,amazingly neat and peaceful to relax in.

I had a wonderful stay. It was peacefully as i wished. Everything i expected and more. The front desk was even more welcoming. Unfortunately i needed to have an experience of their restaurant but it was too full to accommodate me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

moaaz

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible stay

Stay was terrible. The hotel needs a revamp. Leaking toilets. Smells like crap. Way over prices for what you getting. Only good thing was the breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent food, location, staff !!!

If your staying in Durban for any reason, this place is lovely. It’s right in the beach, has a private car park and a great steak house. The concierge Garika is amazing. If she lived in England I’d happily give her a job. Fantastic member of staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
too many room for cleaning riom on time is not execute generally is acceptable of maintenance but hotel too much aged
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Bitha

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freindly staff. Great location and seaview was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jashika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend escape

What an amazing stay at the Maharani Tower. Service on point. Staff incredibly attentive. Gastronomic affair. Just what we needed as a family to unwind for a weekend. #sho'tleft
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money, room was larger than normal with sea view
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Wonderful friendly staff and quiet, clean room with a view of the beach. Would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020