- Sea view
- Swimming pool
- WiFi available in all areas
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
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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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Most popular facilities
- 3 swimming pools
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- WiFi available in all areas
- Beachfront
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar

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Availability
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Priya
South Africa
“The view was beautiful. The hotel was clean and comfortable. There were so many restaurants to choose at the hotel. Free room upgrade with breakfast.” - Ralf
South Africa
“The location, the view, the pol terrace and the breakfast were amazing.” - Alison
United Kingdom
“Clean and comfortable with a choice of restaurant on the sea front” - Thabiso
South Africa
“They were very accommodating, my wife broke her leg and the stuff at Elangeni was soo supportive organizing a wheelchair everyday to get us to our room.” - Sinethemba
South Africa
“I enjoyed the thoughtfulness of the reception team when I arrived and they immediately knew that I was going to celebrate my birthday 🎂 on the 15th September and they organized me a slice of cake and a popping non-alcoholic wine. Staff there was...” - Rajeshree
South Africa
“The hotel is beautiful, comfortable, clean and breaktaking views. The breakfast and restaurant was good. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I had a wonderful time and I would definitely go back there again.” - Teboho
Lesotho
“The staff was very friendly and the rooms were very clean. Breakfast was excellent. The kids enjoyed themselves. The parking bay was secure.” - Sgivovo
South Africa
“Swimming poools, seaview from our rooms. Breakfast, excellent.” - Mbali
South Africa
“I love this Hotel and have been using it for all my business trips, everything is perfect.” - Ecd
South Africa
“Hospitality,clean environment and breakfast was top standard”
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.