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7.9

5,327 reviews

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

63 Snell Parade, Durban, 4001, South Africa

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Room service

Fitness center

Beach

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Welcome to the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, where a vibrant beachfront experience awaits you in the heart of Durban! Located just 0.9mi from the bustling city center, this 4-star hotel is the perfect launching pad for your South African adventure. With prices starting from just $128, you’ll be checking in without breaking the bank! Guests love the spectacular views and the warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.

Get ready to dive into relaxation and fun with an array of fabulous amenities at your fingertips! Enjoy a delightful breakfast to kick-start your day, then take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relax on the beachfront with your favorite cocktail in hand. There’s something for everyone, including a kids’ pool, fitness center, and wellness spa, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Plus, the on-site restaurant serves up tantalizing meals to satisfy your cravings, and room service means you can dine in style without lifting a finger!

With over 5300 glowing reviews, guests rave about the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani’s unmatched service and beautiful facilities. Whether you're lounging on the sun deck or strolling along the beach, the friendly staff is on hand 24/7 to ensure your every need is met. Get ready to bask in the warm Durban sun and experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at this stunning seaside retreat!

At the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, every day feels like a vacation, and with three fantastic outdoor pools, you won’t want to miss out! Splash away in the heated kids’ pool, where little ones can giggle and play safely in the shallow end, or indulge in some adult-only relaxation at the heated rooftop pool, offering breathtaking views that are to die for. Perfect for sunbathing and unwinding with a glass of bubbly, this adults-only oasis is where you can float your cares away while soaking in the gorgeous Durban skyline.

When hunger strikes, treat your taste buds to an exciting culinary journey! With an array of on-site dining options, there’s something for every palate. Head to the family-friendly Lingela Restaurant to savor mouthwatering international dishes, or indulge in succulent steaks at The Grill Jichana, where the ambiance is as modern as the menu. Don’t forget to swing by the Panorama Bar and Pool Deck for refreshing cocktails and light bites while lounging by the pool. And for a taste of local flavors, let the chef surprise you at Vigour & Verve Restaurant, where delectable meals await in a relaxed atmosphere perfect for families.

At this vibrant hotel, fun and adventure are just around the corner! Take a stroll along the stunning beachfront or explore the lively city center loaded with shops, restaurants, and cultural highlights. Whether you’re discovering the local markets or diving into exhilarating water sports, there are so many ways to create unforgettable memories. After a day of exploring, your tranquil retreat at the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani awaits, ensuring both relaxation and excitement are always just a heartbeat away. Get ready for the perfect blend of sun, sea, and smiles!

Closest airports

Virginia Aerodrome

5.4mi

King Shaka International Airport

16.9mi

Pieter Maritzburg

40.6mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Room service

Fitness center

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Massage

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Bathtub

Rooms

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Superior, 2 Double, Sea View

2 Double Beds

250 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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This air-conditioned room is equipped with a writing desk and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and hair dryer is provided.

Elangeni Executive King in Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

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Elangeni Executive, King

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

x4

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x3

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Experience luxury in our Elangeni Executive King room featuring a queen size bed, air conditioning, an ocean view, bathtub, and free toiletries. The 355 sqft room is perfect for 2 adults seeking a comfortable and elegant stay.

Elangeni Standard, 2 Double

2 Double Beds

205 sqft

Wifi

x10

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x6

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2 Double Beds (Elangeni) is 205 square feet and includes 2 double beds 131-150 width.

Suite Elangeni

1 King Size Bed

205 sqft

Balcony

x8

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x5

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Suite With 1 King Bed (Elangeni) is 205 square feet and includes either 2 single beds 80-130 width or a king-size bed 150-183 width plus balcony.

Maharani Executive Double Double in Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Maharani Executive, 2 Double

2 Double Beds

475 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Experience luxury in the 474 sqft Maharani Executive Double Double room with ocean view, 2 double beds, air conditioning, bathtub, and free toiletries, perfect for 2 adults looking for comfort and style.

Elangeni Luxury Suite in Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Elangeni Luxury Suite

1 King Size Bed

645 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

Terrace

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Indulge in luxury with the Elangeni Suite, offering a spacious 646 sqft size, king-size bed, ocean view terrace, and a private bathroom with a bathtub and free toiletries. Experience ultimate comfort and stunning views on the upper floors, accessible by elevator.

Maharani Superior King in Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Maharani Superior, King

1 Twin Bed

335 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Air conditioning

x10

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x6

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Indulge in the luxurious Maharani Superior King room with an ocean view, air conditioning, and a private bathroom, perfect for 2 adults. Each room is 334 sqft and located on upper floors accessible by elevator.

Room - 2 Double, Partial Sea View

2 Double Beds

250 sqft

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Providing partial sea views, this standard room is equipped with air conditioning, tea-and-coffee-making facilities and a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower and a hair dryer is provided.

Elangeni Superior Double Double in Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Elangeni Superior, 2 Double

2 Double Beds

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Experience luxury with ocean views in our Elangeni Superior Double Double room. This 248 sqft space features two double beds, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with a bathtub. Feel pampered with free toiletries and the convenience of elevator access to upper floors.

Maharani Suite in Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Maharani Suite

1 King Size Bed

785 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Indulge in the luxurious Maharani Suite, a spacious 786 sqft suite with a breathtaking ocean view. Unwind in the king size bed or in the bathtub with free toiletries provided.

Elangeni Standard Side Sea Facing Double Double in Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Elangeni Standard, 2 Double, Partial Sea View

2 Double Beds

250 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

+

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Relax in the Elangeni Standard Side Sea Facing room with 2 double beds, offering 248 sqft of space and featuring air conditioning, bathtub, and free toiletries. Enjoy the sea view while staying on upper floors accessible by elevator.

Elangeni Standard Queen in Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Elangeni Standard, Queen

1 Double Bed

235 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Experience the ultimate relaxation in our Elangeni Standard Queen room with a double bed, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Enjoy breathtaking ocean views from the upper floors and unwind in the bathtub with complimentary toiletries.

Guest reviews

7.9

5,327 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Mahlangu

8.2

January 2024

The staff was friendly, delicious breakfast and supper, safe parking area

Water would take more than 30 minutes to drain from the bath, whereas the other family member must take a bath as well, the carpet needs cleaning, the hotel does not provide drinking water, there are no toilet brushes, if someone messes in the toilet bowl, you will stay with a dirty toilet until the following day when the cleaners arrive, of which is not good for our personal hygiene

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Ayanda

8.2

October 2022

The room was sea facing and comfortable. Good access to the internet.

The parking was at the hotel next to Elangeni and across the street, at times there were people loitering in the street, I felt unsafe when coming back at night.

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Chaka

8.2

December 2023

the breakfast was superb👍 the rooftop pool was incresible

when i made my booking i had selected to stay at Elangeni, however, upon check-in i was informed that i will be staying at Maharani

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Masala

9.1

October 2022

I like the hotel because my family enjoys staying in this hotel when we are in Durban. I like the gym facility and their breakfast though this time it was bit different to the one we had in 2019

My children stuck in a lift for about an hour waiting for a technician to come fix the lift. Another thing is that for our second day stay we have got to report the room to be cleaned at around 16H00 while we were not at the room for the rest of the day. Remember the lift stuck was not because of loadshading.

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Clarissa

8.2

April 2023

The room was sea facing. Stunning view.

The lady at the front desk told us that elangeni was fully booked and we had to go to the Maharani. We specifically booked at the elangeni because it was where we spent our 1st honeymoon. And returned for our 33rd anniversary. Eventually a room became available

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Zama

8.2

July 2023

I loved the location, the cleanliness of the place and the stuff.

The fact that you don't know if you will be accommodated at elangeni or at maharani, and only told at check-in.

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Munawar

9.1

July 2023

View was excellent. Breakfast was also excellent. Staff were courteous. Dining facilities were clean.

My flight arrived at 6am. I was at the hotel around 7 or 7:30am. I was asked to pay R 210 for breakfast because I was too early to check-in. I paid. After breakfast I was allowed into my room. I should mention that the airport shuttle offer does not apply if booked through Booking.com My departure was at 6:00 am, too early for breakfast. I asked for a refund for the day's breakfast. I was told that this was not possible as breakfast was part of the package. I found this to be a weak excuse. This was disappointing.

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Kabelo

9.1

January 2024

1. Awesome Breakfast. 2. View of the beach and cargo boats 3. Elevators working perfectly 4. Felt well safe and secured 5. Good quality windows which somehow blocked the outside noise 6. Proximity to the beach 7. Value for money

Room 2138 1. Several human hair found in my room, in the shower, on the couch and om the bedroom floor 2. No bottled drinking water in my room, only 1 bottle in the bathroom for rinsing 3. Windows are very dirty, which spoiles the view 4. No newer electric socket to insert the usb 5.

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John

8.2

May 2022

Breakfast was OK but serving in one space whereas you had optional areas was not okay

The fact that the price didn't include dinner

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Thobile

8.2

May 2022

The breakfast was good

too much overcrowding during breakfast time.

Points of Interest Around Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Attractions

Durban Golden Mile

0.3mi

Durban City Hall

0.8mi

Kwa Muhle Museum

0.8mi

Durban Playhouse Company

1mi

Durban Indian Quarter

1.2mi

Juma Mosque (Juma Masjid)

1.3mi

Moses Mabhida Stadium

1.3mi

Victoria Street Market

1.4mi

Ushaka Marine World

1.5mi

Durban Botanic Gardens

1.9mi

Umgeni River Bird Park

2.8mi

Phansi Museum

3.4mi

Valley of a Thousand Hills

19.3mi

Restaurants

Lingela Restaurant

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Vigour & Verve Restaurant

Cuisines

  • International

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

The Grill Jichana

Cuisines

  • Steakhouse

Ambiances

  • Modern

Panorama Bar and Pool Deck

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end
  • With view
  • Rooftop

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end
  • With view
  • Rooftop

Age restrictions

  • Kids only

Availability

  • All season

Location

  • Outdoor

Features

  • Heated
  • Shallow end
  • With view
  • Rooftop

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Beachfront

Outdoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Room service

Fitness center

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Massage

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bidet

Bathtub

Stay rules - Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

At what times are check-in and check-out at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

At Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, we have arranged the check-in post 02:00 PM and the room should be vacated by 11:00 AM.

Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani come with parking?

Yes, parking is available at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. The hotel offers private on-site parking at a cost of R50 per day, and advanced reservation for parking is not possible.

How much does a stay at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani cost?

At Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, you can find rates starting from $128. It's important to consider that room type and booking dates can influence the final price. For clarity on rates, please input your dates.

What are the room types available at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

The hotel offers a variety of room types including Double, Suite and King rooms, accommodating 2 adults in each. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes range from twin/double to queen/king, and room sizes range from 215 sqft to 786 sqft.

How can guests spend their time at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

Guests at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities. They can spend time at the outdoor swimming pool, while also having a Kids' pool available. They can relax at the beachfront and enjoy beach chairs/loungers. The hotel offers various dining experiences with Lingela Restaurant, Vigour & Verve Restaurant, The Grill Jichana, Panorama Bar and Pool Deck, and Tall Ships. For those seeking wellness, the spa and fitness center can be utilized. The hotel also features picturesque ocean views and a sun deck, perfect for unwinding. Furthermore, the hotel offers a golf course for enthusiasts. With the convenient shuttle service and airport shuttle, guests can easily explore the area. Whether guests are looking for relaxation, dining, or staying active, the hotel offers a range of options to suit their preferences.

Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani feature a pool area?

The hotel has three pools available. Pool 1 is for adults only, heated, located outdoors, and with a shallow end and a view. Pool 2 is for kids only, heated, and located outdoors with a shallow end. Pool 3 is for adults only, heated, located on the rooftop, and with a view.

Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani feature its own restaurants?

The hotel has several on-site restaurants, including Lingela Restaurant offering International cuisine with a family-friendly ambiance, Vigour & Verve Restaurant also with family-friendly ambiance and International cuisine, and The Grill Jichana which offers a modern ambiance and specializes in steakhouse cuisine. Panorama Bar and Pool Deck and Tall Ships are also available without specifying cuisines or ambiances.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

No, cash is not a valid payment option at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. The accepted payment methods include American Express, Diners Club, Visa, and Mastercard.