Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
Hotel in Durban
4-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this hotel
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.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Beachfront or waterfront
Gym or Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of Durban
Available Rooms
2 Double • 247 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 King • 322 ft²
Sleeps 2
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1 Queen • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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2 Double • 355 ft²
Sleeps 4
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1 King • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
100% verified reviews
1.5
Receptionist were good, and view was perfect.
The shower was not draining and also the basin. No water was provided in our room.
5.0
The food was very good.the buffet worderful with fresh foods. Very clean and everything works perfect e.g lifts, showers was best also room service was good. We gonna come back
TV
4.0
Room was tiny for 4 people , 2 double beds we felt squashed barely any room for our bags. Brekky was great choice at any of the 3 restaraunts, good location and nice view of beach out of windows.. but no balcony and the room was hot even with aircon on all the time, no air at all.
3.0
The driver, Moses and the lady Eve with your taxi services, kept my family safe with transport
There seamed to be a strong smell of tobacco on our floor; seeing that it was Xmas, it could be understandable
2.5
Sea view
The toilet was not working properly
3.5
I loved the friendliness of the staff. My room was also amazing, clean and comfortable.
I didn’t really like the waiting time for the lifts
5.0
breakfast was great and delicious, we really enjoyed our stay rooms are always clean, staff is friendly and welcoming
none
0.5
Nothing
1 x bottle water for 2 guests. Not in the fridge. No welcome. The mattress was smaller that the base. Kept on bumping legs against it. Safe was not working had to sleep with firearm under pillow. No menu or directory.
2.0
Alojamiento viejo, instalaciones anticuadas, el aire acondicionado no funcionaba. Me despertaron a las 6am contundiéndome con otro huésped.
3.0
I enjoyed the breakfast, however you need to cater HALAAL. All I could eat was eggs and toast
1. Halaal eatery in the hotel
2. Comfortable pillows PLEASE
3. My room was only vacuumed when I asked on Saturday. The room was not cleaned or vacummed when i checked in. There was pieces of paper on the floor when I checked in. And the room had a musty smell..
5.0
Location and Staff
Nothing
5.0
It was good
Nothing
4.5
Amazingly beautiful with 4 restaurants. The view through my window was incredible
Resturant closes early
1.5
Nothing
Evertything
4.5
Attitude of your staff
Yo T.V quality and channels
3.5
I did not like the fact that when I called at the reception asking for help with the Air Conditioner and nobody assisted
1.0
Overall not a good experience
Room was too small for two people. Toilet was rusted. On arrival with rental car, was told parking bays to full. Breakfast queues were so long had to eat elsewhere. Waiting 30mins when asking for iron and ironing board
3.0
great breakfast
Deck with pool and perfect view
Rooms they so outdated , Warm water in winter there was never hot water phone charging point away from the bed
5.0
It is a perfect view overlooking the sea and Durban.Food was great well presented
Door key card failing daily pool deck at Maharani windows not clean.but still great .the parks in front needs updating and repairs
3.0
Old furniture
Old TV
5.0
The room, the breakfast and the view were all excellent
5.0
The staff were incredible, from the porter to our wonderful waitress Mbwazi!
5.0
Close to the beach and safe to walk around.
N/A
2.5
It was close to the ICC.
Plug points did not work, toilet had a leak
5.0
breakfast
hard to get electric iron
4.0
location, location, location
5.0
Beautiful, Relaxing and Easy to view the sea
none
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Durban?
The average price for a rental in Durban is $97 per night. This rental is $0 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. Enjoy the water!
Is Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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