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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near uShaka Marine World

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4000
  • Place, Golden Mile
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪26 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 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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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

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

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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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Twin Room

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

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

Executive Room

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

Superior Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Golden Mile - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blue Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Durban Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe Cool's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café Jiran - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Island Style - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hollywoodbets Bunny Bar at Kingsmead - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Durban Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

4-star beach hotel near uShaka Marine World
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

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.

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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 5-minute walk from Golden Mile and 9-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 (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 body treatments, Thai 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.