Picking up in-room dining dishes afterwards
4 stars
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
Overview
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is situated in Durban and is close to the area's popular attractions. Guests have access to a heated pool and a sauna.
There are a range of facilities at the hotel that guests can enjoy, such as a coffee bar, 24-hour room service and a casino. For an easy and effortless check-in and departure experience, guests can take advantage of the express check-in/check-out facility.
The air conditioned rooms at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani are well-appointed. They each offer a flat-screen TV, an in-room safe and a private bathroom.
Cooked breakfasts are served at Daruma and Grill Jichana each morning before guests head out to explore the local area. Lunch is provided at Ocean Breeze and Lingela for those enjoying the hotel and its amenities during the day. A wide selection of cafés and restaurants can also be found in the surrounding area.
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is within walking distance of International Convention Centre Durban, Golden Mile and Kingsmead Cricket Ground. UShaka Marine World and the Durban Botanic Gardens are a short drive from the hotel.
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.
Amenities at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
- Snorkelling
- Outdoor pool
- Beachfront
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
Services and conveniences
- Business centre
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Currency exchange on-site
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Tour desk
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Smoking rooms available
- Safety deposit box
- Bottle of water
Basics
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Wi-Fi
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Air-conditioned
- Linens
- Towels
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Dustbins
- Conditioner
Dining
- Electric kettle
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Tea/coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Shower cap
- Bathtub
- Bidet
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Walk-in shower
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Fishing
- Golf
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Scuba diving
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Beauty salon
- Windsurfing
Pool and spa
- Heated pool
- Outdoor pool
- Pool with a view
- Spa and wellness centre
- Rooftop pool
- Massage
- Pool bar
- Sauna
General
- Family rooms
- Storage available
- Beachfront
- Sea view
- Slippers
- Sofa
- Telephone
- Carpeted
Accessibility and suitability
- No smoking
- Designated smoking area
- Disabled access
- Lift
- Accessible by lift
- Upper floors accessible by lift
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Ironing service
- Laundry service
- Trouser press
- Iron and ironing board
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Airport shuttle (surcharge)
- Private parking
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
Outdoor
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace/Patio
- Balcony
Bedroom
- Feather pillow
- Cleaning products
- Wardrobe or closet
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Laptop safe
- Desk
Family friendly
- Babysitting or child care
- Cribs available
- Kids meals
Health and safety
- Safe
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
8.1
Very good
1701 verified ratings
Wonderful
708
Very good
319
Good
261
Okay
117
Fair
132
Mediocre
61
Poor
103
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location and friendly service at the hotel, with many highlighting the excellent breakfast and dining options. However, there were significant concerns regarding cleanliness, room size, and safety issues, which detracted from the overall experience.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) Cuisine
Cons (-) Internet data cap
Pros (+) Always good.
Cons (-) Restaurants need work.
Pros (+) Gorgeous view of the sunrise. Great location. The staff were welcoming, and gracious.
Cons (-) Our room felt like a converted broom closet. For a hotel of this rating, I expected something a bit more spacious. Be wary of windows that open wide without any safety precautions. It was a bit hairy being on the tenth floor, and leaning out of the window with nary a safety net in sight!
Location
63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
What's nearby
- North Beach0.4 km
- Marine Parade Street0.7 km
- Kingsmead Cricket Ground0.8 km
- Durban International Convention Centre0.9 km
- Golden Mile1 km
- South Beach1 km
- Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World1.1 km
- Moses Mabhida Stadium2 km
- Greyville Race Course2.2 km
- Kings Park Stadium2.5 km
- Durban Botanical Gardens2.6 km
- uShaka Marine World2.6 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
Low season | High season | Average price (weeknight) | Average price (weekend night) |
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November | December | R2 226 | R1 700 |
Cheapest month to stay with an average 11% drop in price. | Most expensive month to stay with an average 26% rise in price. | Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks. | Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks. |
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