Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

No.2 of Scenic Hotels in Durban
63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4001, South Africa
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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.Show More
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Parking available
Lots to do
Amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private parking
Cafe
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Restaurant
Massage room
Children's pool
Golf course
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Property Description
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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4/5
Very Good
Cleanliness4.0
Amenities4.0
Location4.0
Service4.0
All 42 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: King Shaka International Airport
(33.6 km)
Train: Ilfracombe
(47.9 km)
Landmarks: Durban Skate Park
(150m)
Landmarks: North Beach
(190m)
Landmarks: Olive Convention Centre
(200m)
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Services & Amenities

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Maharani Standard King
1

Maharani Standard King

1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Elangeni Superior King
1

Elangeni Superior King

1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Maharani Suite
1

Maharani Suite

Bedroom 1:1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Maharani Superior King

Maharani Superior King

1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Elangeni Standard King Room
1

Elangeni Standard King Room

1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Elangeni Junior Suite
1

Elangeni Junior Suite

Bedroom 1:1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Elangeni Luxury Suite
1

Elangeni Luxury Suite

Bedroom 1:1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Elangeni Standard Queen Room
1

Elangeni Standard Queen Room

1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Elangeni Standard Side Sea Facing Double Double
1

Elangeni Standard Side Sea Facing Double Double

2 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Private toilet
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Elangeni Superior Queen
1

Elangeni Superior Queen

1 Double bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Elangeni Executive King Room

Elangeni Executive King Room

1 Queen bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
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Guest Reviews

4/5
Very Good
42 reviews
Verified Reviews
  • Cleanliness4
  • Amenities4
  • Location4
  • Service4
Average for similar properties in Durban
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AI Summary
The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and well-maintained, offering a delightful start to the day with a good breakfast selection and stunning ocean views. Easy beach access adds to the relaxation.
R‍u‍e‍ ‍M‍a‍s‍o‍h‍a
June 14, 2024
The service was really great. Their staff is helpful. However the rooms are old. My aircon was not working and the stopper in the bath tub didn’t work. I was quite disappointed by that.
K‍u‍k‍h‍a‍n‍y‍a
September 18, 2022
The place was absolutely amazing!!!the stay was great, room was great just a bit dusty but it was a pleasant stay. Will be coming back. Breakfast was also excellent
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 10, 2025
The service is no longer good . I had a bad service experience. I asked for my room to be cleaned at 8:30 am and I ended up cleaning it up myself. I complained but my matter was not fixed , I got a call that the manager will talk to me about it. Never head of him again.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 31, 2025
This place is gem , prices are right , quiet area no hustles or bustles Right near the beach , clean , beautiful air coming in your hotel room Staff hospitality top notch , breakfast to die for This is possibly the best breakfast I have had in my life
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 8, 2025
We had the pleasure of staying at his establishment during December We stayed in a luxury suite at the Elangeni hotel.What an amazing experience.The suite was nothing short of superior .The views from the 20th floor was breathtaking .The bathrooms and decor was stunning .We loved the turn downs and little gifts at the bedside at night .The suite is fully equipped with a kitchen with a coffee machine and microwave ,a full lounge and dining room .Bedroom 1 had a luxurious kind sized bed and bedroom 2 had 2 double beds .Each bedroom including the lounge had its own TV .Breakfast was delicious-a huge variety of foods to cater for all dietary requirements .We had the pleasure of meeting Naveshnie Moonsamy,the Rooms Division Manager who was simply amazing and caring towards the guest's needs .Having a manager who is hands on and present to cater for the guests is a huge plus .For the duration of my stay I noticed her everyday walking around and being available to guests .I also would like to thank Gracy ,the accommodation service manager who ensured that our room was impeccable at all times and catered to all our needs.Kudos to Naveshnie and Gracy-you guys rock !!
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 6, 2025
The poor service level, dirty rooms, pathetic staff response and lack of towels and toiletries seem to be order of the day. On numerous occasions we had to request towels as late as 10pm. NO MANAGER!!Standard matches the e-coli in KZN. The only positives are the views.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
January 4, 2025
The breakfast queues are long they say it’s due to high occupancy but this has been like this for as long as I remember, hotel management is absent and don’t care. There is barely any parking and they make you pay for parking when there is none. The service is awful and if you want to pay to the be treated like an animal this is ur place. The sun is setting on this one.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
December 31, 2024
The worst experience of my life with highly incompetent staff from Elangeni hotel. I cancelled my reservation online on 26 October 2024 and to this day- my money is still not refunded. I have made several attempts to get my refund including going through to the hotel 3 times and each time I am exposed to highly incompetent staff who make false promises to process the refund but nothing has come through. Endless telephone calls have yielded nothing. I’m exhausted with this hotel and staff. I’m exposing them far and wide for incompetence.

Services & Amenities

Outdoor swimming pool
Restaurant
Bar
Conference room
Spa
Gym
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking, and Charge, ZAR 50.00 (approx. PHP 157.74) Daily. Reservation not possible
Transportation
Front Desk Services
Languages Spoken
Food & Drink
Health & Wellness
Activities
Public Areas
Cleaning Services
Facilities for Children
Business Services
Accessibility
Safety & Security

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 11:00

Front desk hours: 24/7

Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cribs and Extra Beds
For all room types, cribs can be added, but extra beds cannot be added.
Fees for extra beds and cribs are not included in the total and must be paid at the hotel.
AgeFee
Children 2 years old and under
Extra crib: Free

Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

Paying at the Hotel

Property Description

  • Number of Rooms: 1452
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy for Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

The cancellation policy for Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

Standard check-in time at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00.

Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani provide breakfast?

Yes, Breakfast is offered at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. Breakfast option(s): Continental, Full English/Irish.

Can I bring my pet inside the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

As much as we love pets, unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate them in Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani.

How far is the Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani from the closest airport?

The closest airport is King Shaka International Airport, and it is about 29 mins from hotel by car (33.6 km).

About This Property

Nearest AirportKing Shaka International Airport
Distance to Airport33.64KM
Nearest Train StationIlfracombe
Distance to Train Station47.94KM
Average Price FromPHP10260
Hotel Star Rating4