Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani | Hotel in Durban

| 8.1 (9155 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: Laundry, Pool, Wheelchair Accessible, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 9155 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
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Kids' meals
  • Coffee house on site
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Wine/Champagne
Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Raised toilet
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
Activities
  • Pedicure
  • Neck massage
  • Beach
  • Hair treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Haircut
  • Cycling
  • Full-body massage
  • Massage
  • Fitness center
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Themed dinners
  • Fishing
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Canoeing
  • Foot massage
  • Facial treatments
  • Windsurfing
  • Fitness
  • Spa
  • Beauty services
  • Body treatments
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Light therapy
  • Hair coloring
  • Spa facilities
  • Beachfront
General
  • Elevator
  • Safe
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Paid Wifi
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Air conditioning
Guest Services
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Baggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Business center
  • Ironing service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shuttle service
  • Packed lunches
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Airport shuttle
  • Suit press
Internet
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor pool (year-round)
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key card access
  • 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
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
Spa
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Pool bar
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Kids' pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Shallow end
  • Rooftop pool
Transportation/Shuttle
  • Airport pickup
  • Airport drop-off

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
Lungile
Feb 2, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   6
USA
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
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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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Electric kettle

Living Area

Sofa, Desk

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

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

View

Sea view, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Bedroom

Childrens' cribs, Wardrobe or closet, 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

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

General

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

Media & Technology

Satellite channels, TV, Flat-screen TV, Telephone

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Terrace, Balcony

Kitchen

Refrigerator, Coffee machine, Electric kettle

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

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

View

Sea view, View

Services

Wake-up service

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities

Feather pillow, Clothes rack
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