Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

4-star Hotel with Snorkelling

4 stars

63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

+27 313 621 300
7.9
Good

based on 5,356 reviews

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About Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, Durban

Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.0
Services
8.1
Staff
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Boasting a heated pool and a sauna, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is located in Durban and offers modern accommodation. It provides 4-star accommodation with air-conditioned rooms. A wide range of personalised services are available for guests of Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, like 24-hour room service, babysitting/child services and an express check-in and check-out feature. Staff are available 24 hours a day and can assist with booking tours and tickets. Also available to guests are a coffee bar, an airport shuttle and bicycle rental. There are 734 rooms at the hotel, each offering all the essentials to ensure a comfortable stay. Each one comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as a private en suite. Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani's restaurants, Daruma and Grill Jichana, serve guests dinner nightly. Light meals and snacks are available at Ocean Breeze, and for those looking for something more substantial, Lingela specialises in international dishes. For guests with day trips planned, the hotel offers packed lunches on request. Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is close to the area's well-known tourist attractions, including International Convention Centre Durban, Kingsmead Cricket Ground and Golden Mile, which are a short walk away. UShaka Marine World and the Durban Botanic Gardens are in close proximity to the property.

Rooms

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Standard rooms - Park view
1 king bed

1 king bed

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€86/night

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Superior rooms - Lake view
1 king bed

1 king bed

Prestigia

€113/night

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Executive rooms - Park view
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€168/night

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Luxury rooms - Skyline view
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€308/night

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Double rooms - Sea view
2 double beds

2 double beds

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€284/night

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Other Rooms - Skyline view
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€94/night

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Hotel Amenities & Facilities

  • Snorkelling
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beachfront
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Currency exchange on-site
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Tour desk
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoking rooms available
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bottle of water

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee machine

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Walk-in shower

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Scuba diving
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Beauty salon
  • Windsurfing

Pool and spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with a view
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Rooftop pool
  • Massage
  • Pool bar
  • Sauna

General

  • Family rooms
  • Storage available
  • Beachfront
  • Sea view
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Designated smoking area
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Trouser press
  • Iron and ironing board

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Outdoor

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Babysitting or child care
  • Cribs available
  • Kids meals

Health and safety

  • Safe

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews

7.9
GoodBased on 5,356 verified guest reviews
8.1Couples
7.8Friends
7.9Families
7.6Solo


Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani room booking info

Check in/Check out

Check in anytime after 14:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.


Frequently asked questions

  • How far is Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani from Durban King Shaka Intl?

    Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is 27.8 km away from Durban King Shaka Intl. You can typically expect your drive time from Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani to Durban King Shaka Intl to be 51min. It might be worth looking up traffic trends near your hotel if you are worried about saving time.

  • What is the best way to get to Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani from Durban King Shaka Intl?

    If you intend to hire a car to travel from Durban King Shaka Intl to the hotel, you will have peace of mind knowing that Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani offers parking on site. Car hire in the area typically go for €13/day for a base model hire. Another more common option is to just take a taxi or rideshare service from the airport to Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. The nearest airport to the hotel is Durban King Shaka Intl.

  • Are there food options at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

    Yes, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani does have a restaurant where you can sit down to eat or order something to take away. There are also many other quality food options in Durban for those looking for something different. One of the easiest dining options for Durban guests staying in Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is to order room service, which is available to all hotel guests.

  • Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani have a pool?

    Yes. Many momondo users travelling to Durban specifically look for hotels with a pool. Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani may have rules and guidelines for using the pool, so be sure to ask the front desk about things like pool hours.

  • What is the phone number for Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

    You can reach the main line at +27 313 621 300.

  • Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani have Wi-Fi available?

    Yes, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani has Wi-Fi available to hotel guests.

  • Is there a gym or fitness centre available to guests at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

    There is a hotel gym accessible to guests staying at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. Most hotel gyms are not 24-hours, so be sure to ask the front desk for gym hours and availability.

  • What time is check-out for Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

    Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani check-out time is 11:00. Late check-out may be available upon request at the reception desk.

  • How much is a room at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

    The average price for a night at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani found recently is €94 and can go as low as €74/night. Please note that rates may be impacted by travel dates, room type, and availability. To see current deals, enter your dates in the form above.

  • Is there laundry service in Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?

    Yes, laundry services are accessible for guests staying at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, Durban. You can leave your travel iron at home and use the irons provided at the accommodation.

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Places of interest near Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Attractions in Durban, South Africa curated by momondo

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani location: 63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Top landmarks

Battery Beach0.8 km
Dairy Beach0.9 km
Exhibition Centre1.1 km
South Beach1.1 km
Kwa Muhle Museum1.2 km
Addington Beach1.9 km

Restaurants and Cafés

The Oakwoods Restaurant - Protea Hotel Karridene Beach36.0 km

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