Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani | Hotel in Durban

| 8.1 (8750 Reviews) |  15 Bathrooms  40 Guests
North Beach Hotel | Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Hotel in North Beach, Durban

Located just 656 feet 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 private 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 0.9 mi from the hotel, and uShaka Marine World is 1.9 mi away. Durban Botanical Gardens are 3.1 mi away and King Shaka International Airport is 19 mi away.

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is located in Durban.

This 726 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Parking, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 8750 reviews with the average score of 8.1 . Coming to Durban and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 726 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Durban. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani in Durban is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Parking on site
  • Accessible parking
Accessibility
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Lowered sink
Activities
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Pedicure
  • Fitness center
  • Hairstyling
  • Facial treatments
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Themed dinners
  • Canoeing
  • Hair treatments
  • Neck massage
  • Fishing
  • Manicure
  • Beachfront
  • Body treatments
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Fitness
  • Haircut
  • Light therapy
  • Full-body massage
  • Spa facilities
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
  • Hair coloring
  • Waxing services
  • Windsurfing
  • Foot massage
  • Massage
  • Beauty services
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Paid Wifi
  • Designated smoking area
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Safe
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Ironing service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Suit press
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge
  • Shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Packed lunches
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
  • Laundry
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
  • Sun deck
Security/Safety
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Cashless payment available
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Spa
  • Pool bar
  • Shallow end
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Kids' pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Rooftop pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool with view
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport drop-off
  • Airport pickup

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

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 id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, this property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Value for money:
7.96
Location:
9.01
Staff:
8.52
Facilities:
8.09
Comfort:
8.46
Cleanliness:
8.48
Mkhwanazi
Dec 13, 2025 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
South Africa
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: My stay was excellent I enjoyed the breakfast variety and the friendly staff members.
Negative: Honestly nothing other than struggling to get iron from room service.
Summary: Amazing experience
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Maharani Standard King
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Elangeni Standard Queen
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 22 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Elangeni Standard King
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Elangeni Standard Side Sea Facing Double Double
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 23 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Elangeni Superior King
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Maharani Superior King
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 31 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Elangeni Superior Queen
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Elangeni Superior Double Double
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 23 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Maharani Superior Double Double
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 29 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Elangeni Executive King
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 33 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Maharani Executive Double Double
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 44 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Body soap, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Elangeni Executive Double Double
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 33 m2
2 Full bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Body soap, Towels, Toilet, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Maharani Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 73 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Body soap, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Walk-in closet

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Elangeni Junior Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 45 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Body soap, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
Elangeni Luxury Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 60 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies

Bathroom

Slippers, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Body soap, Bathtub, Bathtub or shower, Bathrobe, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Free toiletries, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Shower cap, Bidet, Shampoo, Private bathroom

General

Key card access, Air conditioning, Iron, Safe, Laptop safe, Carpeted, Trash cans

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

Outdoors

Balcony, Outdoor furniture, Terrace

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens, Walk-in closet

View

View, Sea view

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
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