Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
- Sea view
- Swimming Pool
- WiFi available in all areas
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
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Situated just 200 metres 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 en suite 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 1.5 km from the hotel, and uShaka Marine World is 3 km away. Durban Botanical Gardens are 5 km away and King Shaka International Airport is 30 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- 3 swimming pools
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- WiFi available in all areas
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Availability
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2 double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
2 double beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 double beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 double beds | ||
2 double beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
2 double beds | ||
2 double beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 extra-large double bed |
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mathibe
South Africa“My stay was awesome. Good breakfast clean room and the staff was welcoming and friendly at all times” - Khoza South Africa“Amazing stuff treatment, the rooms are so big and spacious and the breakfast was more than I expected over the moon. I'll definitely go there again”
- Motswedi
Botswana“I love that I have variable restaurants to choose breakfast from, and they are all the best, the hospitality group is great, Manny swimming pools” 
Ayanda South Africa“The location .. the facilities .. the restaurant .. the staff very friendly .. the 🌞 sun through the window in the morning and sound of the ocean 🔥❤️💯”- Nireshini South Africa“The staff were amazing and extremely competent. The food at the buffet was excellent”
- Natasha South Africa“Breakfast was very nice, the staff was very friendly friendly and very helpful”
- Cs South Africa“The hotel honored my request and they even surprised us with a happy universary”
Mkhize South Africa“The breakfast was good even though it was packed and I ended up going to Maharani on the 1st day. The breakfast was good.”
Thabo South Africa“The breakfast, best meal of the day is always exquisite!!”- Madoda South Africa“Staff were very friendly and were able to provide good service”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants5 restaurants on site
- Lingela Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Dairy-free
- Vigour & Verve Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- The Grill Jichana
- CuisineSteakhouse
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceModern
- Panorama Bar and Pool Deck
- Open forLunch • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Tall Ships
- Open forCocktail hour
Facilities of Southern Sun Elangeni & MaharaniGreat facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular facilities
- 3 swimming pools
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- WiFi available in all areas
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Clothes rack
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional chargeOff-site
- Beach
- SnorkellingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and charges are applicable.
ParkingPrivate parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs ZAR 50 per day.
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level 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
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
Pool 2 - outdoor (kids)Free!
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
Pool 3 - outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
Wellness
- Kids' pool
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body treatments
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Hair cut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Massage
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
Languages spoken
- English
House rulesSouthern Sun Elangeni & Maharani takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-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 identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
FAQs about Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
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Room options at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani include:
- Twin
- Double
- Suite
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The prices at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Massage
- Cycling
- Snorkelling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Beachfront
- Beauty Services
- Themed dinner nights
- Bicycle rental
- Beach
- Facial treatments
- Swimming Pool
- Waxing services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Hair cut
- Hair colouring
- Hair styling
- Body treatments
- Light therapy
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Full body massage
- Fitness
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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani has 5 restaurants:
- Tall Ships
- The Grill Jichana
- Lingela Restaurant
- Panorama Bar and Pool Deck
- Vigour & Verve Restaurant
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Check-in at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is 1.1 miles from the centre of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
