Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
63 Snell Parade, 4001 Durban, South Africa – Excellent location – show map
I liked my room so much and the sea view it was theee best.
- Sea view
- Swimming pool
- WiFi in all areas
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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- 3 swimming pools
- Private Parking
- Family rooms
- WiFi in all areas
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Property practices
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See what guests loved the most:
- PatriciaSouth Africa“I liked my room so much and the sea view it was theee best.”
- VeronicaSouth Africa“The location is very good, please do improve on breakfast quest.”
- LindokuhleSouth Africa“Breakfast was always on point & the restaurant staff were always willing to assist. Housekeeping lady was friendly & helpful.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants5 Restaurants On Site
- Lingela Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Dairy-free
- Vigour & Verve Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- The Grill Jichana
- CuisineSteakhouse
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceModern
- Panorama Bar and Pool Deck
- Open forLunch • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Tall Ships
- Open forCocktail hour
Amenities of Southern Sun Elangeni & MaharaniGreat facilities! Review score, 8.1
- 3 swimming pools
- Private Parking
- Family rooms
- WiFi in all areas
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional chargeOff-site
- Beach
- SnorkelingAdditional chargeOff-site
- DivingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- WindsurfingAdditional chargeOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Open all year
- Suitable for kids
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool is on rooftop
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Kids' pool
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Light therapy
- Body treatments
- Hairstyling
- Hair coloring
- Haircut
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty services
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Massage
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cribs are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printMust-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 ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Cycling
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Windsurfing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Beachfront
- Beauty services
- Themed dinners
- Bicycle rental
- Beach
- Facial treatments
- Swimming pool
- Waxing services
- Hair treatments
- Manicure
- Pedicure
- Haircut
- Hair coloring
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Light therapy
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Full-body massage
- Fitness
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Room options at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani include:
- Twin
- Double
- Suite
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Check-in at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The prices at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The nearest beach is 150 feet from Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is 1.1 miles from the center of Durban. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani has 5 restaurants:
- Lingela Restaurant
- Panorama Bar and Pool Deck
- The Grill Jichana
- Vigour & Verve Restaurant
- Tall Ships