Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
63 Snell Parade, Durban, Kwazulu Natal, 4001, South Africa
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63 Snell Parade, Durban, Kwazulu Natal, 4001, South Africa
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.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Business Center
  • Swimming Pool
  • Golf Course
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • Trouser press
  • Fishing
  • Canoeing
  • Packed lunches
  • Cycling
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Diving
  • Snack bar
  • Beachfront
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • On-site parking
  • outdoor pool
  • Poolside bar
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Concierge services
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Family Rooms
  • Hair/Beauty Salon
  • Massage services
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Snorkeling
  • Sun Deck
  • Wind Surfing
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Rooftop pool
  • Pool with view
  • Wine/champagne
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Light therapy
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Electronic room key
  • balcony/terrace
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Currency exchange service
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Fitness center
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Lower bathroom sinks available
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Spa services
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Accessible toilet
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Room service available
  • Internet access (charges may apply)
  • Wi-Fi available (charges may apply)
  • Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Indoor parking (charges may apply)
  • Shuttle service (charges may apply)
  • Kid-friendly dining
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stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Breakfast
Nothing
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
The views
From the time we took a bath at night the water was cold and also in the morning and as I spine patient this was a huge set back
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Staff are brilliant, very clean, no significant complaints
I think some attention could be paid to the TV channels offered. Not a big issue, but for what one pays nightly, they could have offered a decent movie channel.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Room for improvement
You can tell the hotel is aging
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Halaal catering
Weight staff at breakfast paid no attention. ordered coffee that never came.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The location was great, breakfast was top tier had a lot of variety. Friendly staff and they catered to all our needs.
I did not like that the rooms had no heating system as sometimes the room would get cold and the fact that the roof top pool is not working at Maharani but yet it's still there on the website and the fact that we had to go to Elangeni to use the pool. Another thing please add more TV stations on your TV and preferably NETFLIX.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
There place was neat and clean
There old style hotel
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Food was not nice and
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The location, staff friendliness and linen & comfy ?️. The seaview from a high level, absolutely majestic ?, wished I could stay longer.
The small tiny ? bathtub was too restrictive for me, neither did my wife enjoy it. A bit petrified by the absence of strong bars on the windows and the opening was a safety concern ?. I wished I had more time to enjoy the pool area at the top ?. But I will make sure next time.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The view was excellent.
All was perfect.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
I like everything my room was beach front The food was amazing so are the employees.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Safety it's closed to Al the entertainment
I'm not happy about the check in time and the checkout it's supposed to be the other way around like check in at 10 then checkout at 2
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Food was ?
The problem with the card when opening the door. The bathroom sink was blocked. Room 1016.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Location is good.. sea view
The stairs by the car park.. you should put elevators straight to reception and rooms.. Breakfast long que to finally be served and get a table. Extend Breakfast to 11pm.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
I liked the view the most.
The toilet did not have a cleaning brush, the air conditioner was not working properly, and the floor was carpeted. It would have been nicer if the floor had been tiled.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location and people zulus
No food and no food 24h hours
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Breakfast
The bed was bad.inprove parking
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The view. Cleanliness and friendly staff.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
The sea view
No smart tv. The swimming pool was under renovation. No halal food
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Virginia Airport - 8.32 mi
    • King Shaka Intl (La Mercy) Airport - 9.24 mi
    • Pietermaritzburg Airport - 35.09 mi

    Museums

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      • Bergtheil Museum - 0.66 mi
      • Gallery 343 - 3.56 mi
      • The Gallery in Westville - 3.70 mi
      • Phansi Museum - 3.88 mi
      • Elizabeth Gordon Gallery - 4.58 mi

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      • Albert Luthuli Central Hospital - 2.77 mi
      • Life Entabeni Hospital - 3.01 mi
      • Entembeni Hospital - 3.03 mi
      • St Augustines Hospital - 3.26 mi
      • Netcare Parklands Hospital - 3.39 mi
      • King Edward VIII Hospital - 4.26 mi

    Attractions/Entertainment

      Zoo Show all on map »
      • Durban Botanic Gardens - 3.94 mi
      • Botanical Gardens & Natal Herbarium - 4.03 mi

    Transport

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      • Bayhead Railway Station - 4.60 mi

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      • The Pavillion Shopping Centre - 0.99 mi
      • Westwood Shopping Centre - 1.13 mi
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      • Westridge Park Tennis Stadium - 2.68 mi
      Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
      • University of Kwa-Zulu Natal - 3.15 mi
      • Durban Girls College - 3.90 mi
      • Durban University of Technology - 4.24 mi
      • Berea Technical College - 4.64 mi
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      • Sheddon Theatre - 3.16 mi
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      • Mitchell Park - 4.19 mi
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      • The International Hotel School - 1.40 mi
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      • Paradise Valley Nature Reserve - 2.74 mi
      • Durban Campus - 3.22 mi
      • Bellair - 3.28 mi
      • Escombe - 3.28 mi
      • Esati - 3.39 mi
      • Natal Bioproducts Institute - 3.50 mi
      • Malvern - 3.59 mi
      • New Germany Nature Reserve - 3.60 mi
      • Pinetown Boys High - 3.66 mi
      • Institute for Vedic Health - 4.05 mi
      • Northdene - 4.10 mi
      • Umsinduzi Institute of Technology - 4.14 mi
      • Congella - 4.34 mi
      • Sea View - 4.42 mi
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      • Berea Road - 4.44 mi
      • Temple - 4.44 mi
      • Greyville Race Course - 4.52 mi
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      • Sarnia - 4.53 mi
      • ICES Eduction Service - 4.58 mi
      • Cavendish - 4.65 mi

Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

63 Snell Parade, Durban, Kwazulu Natal, 4001, South Africa