Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
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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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Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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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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Guests who stayed here loved
- Midah
Zambia“Breakfast was awesome and more than enough, the room was excellent, and the view was marvellous” - Duma
South Africa“Everything about the property was lovely, it was very clean.” - Morgan South Africa“I loved the buffet restaurant a wide variety of dishes The staff at the hotel reception was so friendly made me feel at home”
- Khaya South Africa“The location, the rooms, the view🥳I liked everything”
- Machaidi South Africa“Buffet had wide range of food. For two days I had good meal.”
- Noncedo South Africa“Something needs to be done when going for breakfast as ques were so long,the food was perfect”
- Makhubela South Africa“We had a lovely experience from the reception on the 19th of September 2025 until 21st. Though we were early for our check in the receptionists kept our bags until the appointed time which was a bonus The facilities are extremly clean...”
- Roger South Africa“Facility at the beachfront. Easy access to the beach, perfect location, clean Big rooms”
- Portia South Africa“The room was very spacious and clean..Hotel is also close to the beach.”
- Nelisiwe South Africa“I liked everything about breakfast. The staff keeps the place clean.”
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.
