Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
- Sea view
- Swimming pool
- WiFi available in all areas
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
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About this property
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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Most popular facilities
- 3 swimming pools
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- WiFi available in all areas
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

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Availability
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1 single bed | ||
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mpumi
South Africa
“The staff was great and helpful. Zama was working nightshift the day before our check-in, and she ensured all our needs were catered for and communicated to the morning staff upon our arrival. The hotel is next to the beach and convenient to other...” - Bonno
Botswana
“Location, proximity to the beach and other places. Breakfast is great. The lamb shank was great” - Fatyi
South Africa
“Friendly staff, clean, good food, like the view and sound of the sea water.” - Ashinar
South Africa
“Friendly and Efficient Service! Room was comfortable with a beautiful Seaview. We could enjoy the Sunrise over the ocean.” - Nkanyiso
South Africa
“I like the way staff welcomed me when I was arriving and in the morning during breakfast time. The place was clean the way I expected. i was happy for everything” - Du
South Africa
“Sihle went above and beyond to ensure we had the best aniversary getaway. We will.def stay here again.” - Ntombiyomusa
South Africa
“The breakfast was very nice. There was a lot of variety. The staff that was so friendly and helpful.” - Murendeni
South Africa
“Perfect location, sea view 👌, enjoyed morning breeze from 17th floor, breakfast was on point” - Ziphezinhle
South Africa
“The location of the place is almost at the centre of all the places we wanted to visit.” - Melissa
South Africa
“The Elangeni & Maharani are the last good hotels on Durban beachfront (in my humble opinion). Breakfast was excellent!”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Lingela Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Dairy-free
- Vigour & Verve Restaurant
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- The Grill Jichana
- CuisineSteakhouse
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceModern
- Panorama Bar and Pool Deck
- Open forLunch • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Tall Ships
- Open forCocktail hour
House rules
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
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.




The fine print
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.