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.
“The walk to the beach and the variety option served at breakfast”
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Khomotso
South Africa
“The location is perfect.... The restaurants are beautiful and the food is Devine...”
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Philani
South Africa
“The location of the facility. Easy access to restaurants a D transportation.”
Thembisa
South Africa
“The sea view room
Central in town
Cleanliness
Friendly staff”
Herman
South Africa
“The breakfast was excellent the staff was friendly and helpfull.
Thank you very much it was a great experience.”
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Zaheera
South Africa
“The staff were friendly and loved the breakfast at Elangeni”
Thekiso
South Africa
“The location is good, right next to the beach and close to a lot of places.”
M
Molebatsi
South Africa
“The breakfast was excellent. The location is exptional”
Masite
South Africa
“I liked everything, the view when eating breakfast on the 2nd floor was the best. Everything was perfect for me I can't complain”
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Sarah-jane
South Africa
“Very nice hotel, there is a few minor things that needs work.
Stayed for 10days and everyday 4 person hotel room only got 1 -2milks somedays not even coffee replacement. The toilet keeps leaking, what does the room service cleaners do? My son's...”
Availability
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Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
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.
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 supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-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.
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