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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

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Consider a stay at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. 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. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 3 bars.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Premium

  • Sea view
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

  • Sea view
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Executive Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Penthouse

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi
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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. Kwa Muhle Museum and The Old Fort are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Durban Country Club and Royal Durban Golf Club. Mini Town and Durban Funworld are also worth visiting. Visit our Durban travel guide
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63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4000

What's nearby

  • A beach with waves, a city skyline, and a bridge in the distance.
    Golden Mile
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A large wave curling over the ocean with a city skyline in the background.
    Durban Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mini Town
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Blue Lagoon
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Skippers Fish & Chips
    14 min walk
  • Joe Cool's
    8 min walk
  • Cafe Vigour
    18 min walk
  • Station Café
    20 min walk
  • Island Style
    9 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

  • Upscale hotel located in Durban Beachfront
  • 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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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grill Jichana
  • Lingela Restaurant
  • Ocean Breeze
  • Panorama Bar & Pool Deck

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property class

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

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?

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 10-minute walk of Mini Town, Blue Lagoon, and Golden Mile. Dairy Beach and Battery Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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