Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby
3 outdoor pools
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, Thai massages
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

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63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4000
  • Place, Golden Mile
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Durban Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Premium

  • 200 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite

  • 200 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Apartment

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Beach fun in 3 outdoor pools, near uShaka Marine World
4 restaurants, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 3 bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a snack bar/deli are on-site.
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani offers 734 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Durban hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.
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.
During your stay at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, you're just a quick walk from Mini Town. Free WiFi in public areas, 3 outdoor pools and 4 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 4 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar and 3 bars/lounges
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with body treatments, Thai massages or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 4-minute drive from uShaka Marine World and 13 minutes from Umhlanga Rocks Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. There are 4 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 10 meeting rooms are available. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durban hotel.

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani has 4 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Grill Jichana – This steakhouse specialises in international cuisine. Open selected days.
Panorama Bar & Pool Deck – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Ocean Breeze – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine. Open daily.
Lingela Restaurant – This buffet restaurant specialises in local cuisine and only serves dinner. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (ZAR 50 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 4 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Grill Jichana
  • Lingela Restaurant
  • Ocean Breeze
  • Panorama Bar & Pool Deck

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 595 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Self-parking fee: ZAR 50 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

National rating

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

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