3 swimming pool, Private, Kids' pool, Rooftop swimming pool
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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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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.6
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.1
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Guests who stayed here loved
Vhutshio
South Africa
“This was my kids first time trip to they liked the hotel and they enjoyed pool area and breakfast was the best, I would recommend this place”
Slindile
South Africa
“The place is in a great location…many activities we did and the pool my Gosh !!the kids loved it would definitely come back”
Tebogo
South Africa
“Value for money, with good facilities and friendly staff overall.. Breakfast is king!! Absolutely loved it...”
Velile
South Africa
“Warm hospitality, the place was clean and neat, breakfast was wow! Can't forget how friendly professional the staff was! Nice view of the ocean.”
Abdulla
South Africa
“The hotel was nice an clean staff was very friendly an helpful the only thing was not enough of halaal food to eat.There was no even fish overall is was okay.will definitely go back”
Tshavhungwe
South Africa
“The location next to the beach and not far from the airport. The property was very clean, spacious and the view was beautiful”
M
Mandy
South Africa
“The staff was super friendly, the rooms were clean and the sea view was perfect. The breakfast was also nice overall our stay was super nice”
Shabalala
South Africa
“Everything was perfect, the staff was very friendly and breakfast was excellent. The parking is safe”
Monyeki
South Africa
“I liked everything there , Accommodation was good with see view the hotel is clean and Breakfast was nice”
Nicole
South Africa
“Berlina the on duty manager at elangani was great we were not happy with the service received and she ensured we were taken care of
Compliments to her for the outstanding service on Friday afternoon”
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 check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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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