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.
“Perfect location which allows the cool breeze inside, it gets quite busy though but overall experience it was amazing. Staff is so helpful and quick to get the guests request taken of. Kudos”
K
Kgabiso
South Africa
“The property offers stunning views and its really beachfront”
Wilson
South Africa
“The staff are friendly, the location is great and food was great.”
Mamphayeng
South Africa
“Friendly staff, clean, easy location, close to the beach and restaurants”
L
Lawrence
South Africa
“It was everything I expected nothing to subtract or add”
Livhuwani
South Africa
“I liked the welcoming from staff, cleanliness, close to entertainment places(ushaka marine, moses mabhida, sun coast, beach......), best breakfast and had a sea view and”
J
Julia
South Africa
“The staff were very helpful we arrived 3hrs before check in but we were allowed to check in earlier than normal time”
M
Manuella
South Africa
“Rooms were clean. Staff friendly.
Cooling system did not work too well.”
Simoné
South Africa
“Spacious, well equipped bedroom & bathroom. Everything that’s needed & more.
The view over the ocean - priceless!
The breakfast room - lovely eclectic yet something of the old, interior.”
Nomkhosi
South Africa
“I loved the cleanliness of the place and mostly my view from our room”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
5 restaurants on site
Lingela Restaurant
Cuisine
International
Open for
Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Dairy-free
Vigour & Verve Restaurant
Cuisine
International
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
The Grill Jichana
Cuisine
Steakhouse
Open for
Dinner
Ambiance
Modern
Panorama Bar and Pool Deck
Open for
Lunch • Cocktail hour
Ambiance
Family friendly
Tall Ships
Open for
Cocktail hour
House rules
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
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
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
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.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-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 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.
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