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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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Southern Sun Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Southern Sun Hotels

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wytney
    South Africa South Africa
    It was in the perfect location, my husband and I really enjoy being able to walk to and from places along the beach.
  • Sne
    South Africa South Africa
    The view of the sea and openness of the room also the food was amazing….the staff was very welcoming
  • Humbulani
    South Africa South Africa
    I liked everything about Maharani Hotel, from the moment we arrived all the stuff members were welcoming and very friendly. Our room was beautiful and clean, and the cherry on top was the sea view. It was breathtaking. I really enjoyed their...
  • Khay
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff were friendly and helpful. Loved the breakfast and the beachfront location. The room was decent.
  • Ponatshego
    South Africa South Africa
    The rooms were clean, we had an incident where a room was skipped during our stay. Housekeeping quickly rectified.
  • Mncedisi
    South Africa South Africa
    The location was perfect , right on the beach front. The room had a wonderful 180° view of the ocean. The bed was very comfortable and fitted with white sheets. I love that the bathroom has a bathtub fitted with a shower head. The place was clean,...
  • Mthimunye
    South Africa South Africa
    The staff was friendly, the food was delicious, the rooms are clean, the place is safe.
  • Thakgatso
    South Africa South Africa
    The breakfast was awesome, the staff has sooo much respect and I felt like I was home. Housekeeping response very quickly when you ask for something. Lastly the gift(Birthday Cake and Champagne) I recieved for my GF thanks for the kindness.
  • Madame
    South Africa South Africa
    That the hotel has so many amenities within - restaurants, spa and a pool deck. It is also right next to the beach so get to have a change of scenery. And the hotel had a beautiful welcoming in my room for my birthday.... That was really special.
  • Ndlovu
    South Africa South Africa
    My view was outstanding, and I enjoyed my coffee by the window. The room was very clean and smelled fresh. Breakfast was classy and well-prepared. And staff was very friendly and helpful, including them carrying my bags that warm my heart.

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.

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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
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners Club 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.