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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

4.0 star property
Beach fun in 3 outdoor pools, near Durban Beach

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Exterior
Lobby
3 outdoor pools
Meeting facility
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, Thai massages
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani on Durban Beachfront offers three outdoor pools, including a kids' pool, and a poolside bar. Enjoy meals at four international restaurants or book a hot stone massage at the spa. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Premium

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 200 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Durban Beachfront, a neighborhood in Durban, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. UShaka Marine World is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durban Beach and Umhlanga Rocks Beach. Mini Town and Durban Funworld are also worth visiting.
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63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4000

What's nearby

  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Durban Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Durban International Convention Centre - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Moses Mabhida Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • uShaka Marine World - 4 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe Cool's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café Jiran - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Blue Dolphin - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hollywoodbets Bunny Bar at Kingsmead - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Nino's North Beach - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Upscale hotel near Durban Beach
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. Treat yourself to a facial, a massage, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 3 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • A 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Beach towels, luggage storage, and concierge services
Room features
All 734 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Exterior

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 595 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

Self parking is available for ZAR 50 per day.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 595 per vehicle applies.

Where is Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani located?

Located in Durban Beachfront, this beach hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Mini Town and Durban Beach. Blue Lagoon and Golden Mile are also within 10 minutes.

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