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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

4.0 star property
Beach hotel with spa, near uShaka Marine World

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Durban Beachfront's Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani offers the ultimate retreat with a poolside bar, 3 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. Indulge in international cuisine at one of the 4 on-site restaurants or unwind with a hot stone massage at the onsite spa. Guests appreciate connecting to WiFi from their rooms.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • Pool

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 4 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Conference center
  • Business center

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Premium | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Premium

Highlights

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

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Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Executive Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4000

What's nearby

  • Mini Town - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Golden Mile - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blue Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Durban Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe Cool's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café Jiran - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Island Style - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hollywoodbets Bunny Bar at Kingsmead - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Durban Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is a great choice for your beach stay in Durban. 3 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, facials, and mani/pedis. Dining choices include 4 restaurants and the 3 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 734 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite self parking (ZAR 50 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

Working away

  • Business center
  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Thai massages, and facials. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Grill Jichana - This steakhouse specializes in international cuisine and serves dinner only. Open select days.
Panorama Bar & Pool Deck - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Ocean Breeze - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Lingela Restaurant - This buffet restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves dinner only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 595 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Self parking costs ZAR 50 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

National rating

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

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

Yes. Self parking costs ZAR 50 per day.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 595 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World (17-min walk) and Sibaya Casino (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani and nearby?

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani has 3 outdoor pools and 3 bars, as well as a spa.

Are there restaurants at or near Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

Yes, there are 4 onsite restaurants, featuring international cuisine.

What's the area around Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani like?

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is located on the waterfront in Durban Beachfront, a short 5-minute walk from Mini Town and 5 minutes' walk from Blue Lagoon.

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