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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.

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Southern Sun Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Southern Sun Hotels

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 queen bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
2 full beds
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 full beds
2 full beds
1 queen bed
2 full beds
2 full beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gugu
    South Africa 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 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.
  • Farai
    South Africa South Africa
    This was one experience that ticked all the boxes. Rooms were clean and spacious, breakfast was royal and the mosaics inside lifts were always breathtaking
  • Gugu
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was exceptional delicious The staff is friendly and very helpful met all our needs without any delays Room was extremely beautiful and clean. Very comfortable The view was just WOW!!! Best view ever
  • Phx
    South Africa South Africa
    I stayed one night at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani for work and was really impressed. Check-in was quick, the staff were friendly, and the room was clean, modern, and had an amazing ocean view. The Wi-Fi was strong, the desk setup was...
  • Phx
    South Africa South Africa
    I stay at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani often, and it’s always a pleasure coming back. Had another great one-night stay on April 29, 2025—seamless booking and friendly, efficient check-in. The room was spotless, super comfortable, and had an...
  • Mabel
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was great. The fact that we had access to Maharani's Restaurant's, made it more special. Value for money. Friendly staff. Clean white towels daily was fantastic. The room service was great.
  • Nolitha
    South Africa South Africa
    It is in the centre of the city. It's easy traveling from north to south of the city.
  • Vivien
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly dtaff clean environmenteasily accessible all ess to my satisfactory
  • Christinah
    South Africa South Africa
    the reception stuff, all of them were friendly and super helpful, the breakfast was nice and the restuarant was clean. the bar staff was so friendly and provided excellent customer service. reception offered me a late complimentary checkout for...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

5 Restaurants On Site
  • Lingela Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Dairy-free
  • Vigour & Verve Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • The Grill Jichana
    • Cuisine
      Steakhouse
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • Panorama Bar and Pool Deck
    • Open for
      Lunch • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • Tall Ships
    • Open for
      Cocktail hour

Amenities of Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

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 rental
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional 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/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and charges apply.

Parking
Private 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 press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional 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 shuttle
    Additional 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
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – outdoor (kids)Free!

  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Heated pool
  • 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
  • Heated pool
  • 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 chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani