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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Southern Sun Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Southern Sun Hotels

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • 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

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sharon
South Africa South Africa
The walk to the beach and the variety option served at breakfast
Khomotso
South Africa South Africa
The location is perfect.... The restaurants are beautiful and the food is Devine...
Philani
South Africa South Africa
The location of the facility. Easy access to restaurants a D transportation.
Thembisa
South Africa South Africa
The sea view room Central in town Cleanliness Friendly staff
Herman
South Africa South Africa
The breakfast was excellent the staff was friendly and helpfull. Thank you very much it was a great experience.
Zaheera
South Africa South Africa
The staff were friendly and loved the breakfast at Elangeni
Thekiso
South Africa South Africa
The location is good, right next to the beach and close to a lot of places.
Molebatsi
South Africa South Africa
The breakfast was excellent. The location is exptional
Masite
South Africa 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
Sarah-jane
South Africa 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...

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Room type
Number of guests
 
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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Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

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

House rules

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.

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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
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club 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.