Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
4-star Hotel with Snorkelling
63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
+27 313 621 300based on 1,653 reviews
per night
About Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, Durban
Rooms
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
Pros +
- "Friendly staff, breakfast Excellent." (in 177 reviews)
- Bed extra comfy The pool area comfy The dining area perfect. (in 8 reviews)
- location and view is stunning. (in 85 reviews)
Cons -
- The hotel is pretty dated and not what you'd expect from Southern Sun. (in 1 review)
- Car Parking a disaster (in 25 reviews)
- Worst hotel (in 48 reviews)
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 does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani compare to other 4-star hotels in Durban?
On average, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is less than the Durban average rate for 4-star hotels. The nightly rate at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is typically $128, whereas the nightly rate in Durban is $56 more.
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?
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani has parking available on site for customers of the hotel. With that in mind, the most efficient way not only to get from Durban King Shaka Intl to the hotel, but also to get around Durban during your stay may be to hire a car. Car hire in Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani are on average $20/day. 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?
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani does have a pool on site that hotel guests may use. Be advised that hotels typically have rules associated with pool usage. momondo would advise you to check with the front desk before taking a swim.
What is the phone number for Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?
Is Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani pet-friendly?
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?
Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani does have a gym on site that is available to hotel guests. Some hotel gyms may not have 24-hour access, so it is best to ask a front desk clerk for fitness centre hours.
What time is check-out for Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?
You can plan to arrive after 14:00 for checking in. Check-out time is 11:00. We advise notifying the front desk of any requests as early as possible.
How much is a room at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?
The cheapest deals found start from only $128 per night. The average rate for rooms at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is currently around $151/night. Enter your dates in the form above to see more.
Is there laundry service in Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani?
Yes, there is. Reach out to Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani, Durban for more details on all available laundry services. Irons and ironing boards are included as featured amenities.
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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani location: 63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal