Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani - Durban

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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani - Durban
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Overview

Located merely 550 metres from the Durban Beachfront, the 4-star smoke-free Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Durban hotel is only a 6-minute walk from the North Beach Jamaat Khana. The excellent hotel has marvellous views across the sea, an à la carte restaurant onsite, and is nestled just around the corner from the Mini Town.

Location

This 32-storey hotel has a great setting 2.5 km from the 16 - hectare uShaka Marine World Theme Park, while natural sights like the uShaka Wet 'n Wild water park are 2.6 km away. Durban train station is within a few blocks of the elegant Elangeni, and a golden beach is about 5 minutes' drive away. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to Carpendale Park, located 550 metres away. The nearby notable religious buildings include The Kendra Hall Hindu Temple, within 25 minutes' walk of this accommodation.

There is Playfair bus stop in the immediate vicinity of the Elangeni.

Rooms

The hotel offers 726 rooms with climate control, as well as self-catering options such as a mini-bar, tea and coffee-making facilities. There are spacious bedrooms and private bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet provided. Guests can use a bidet and a walk-in shower, along with bathrobes.

Eat & Drink

Lingela, the onsite restaurant, serves international cuisine, while Vigour Verve boasts international specialties. The poolside bar will set you up nicely for enjoying your stay.

Leisure & Business

Boasting 3 swimming pools, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani hotel also provides a casino, a sun deck, and a golf course. Staying in shape is made easy at the property, which features a fitness area with fitness classes available for guests. A day of pampering can include pedicure, manicure, and light therapy, as well as visiting a spa salon. Business travellers will make use of conference facilities and a photocopy machine offered at meeting rooms on site.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site at ZAR 50 per day.
Wireless internet is available in for additional charge.
Other information
Breakfast
You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs ZAR 195.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:32
Number of rooms:726
Former name
Southern Sun Elangeni
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Rooms and availability

Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Junior Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
Luxury Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Paid Wi-Fi

Parking

ZAR 50 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Poolside snack bar

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Rooftop pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Rooftop pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Sun terrace
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Partial View

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Dressing area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

💵 Lowest room price 117 C$
📏 Distance to centre 1.5 km
✈️ Distance to airport 33.9 km
🧳 Nearest airport King Shaka International, DUR

Location

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63 Snell Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4001
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63 Snell Parade, Durban, South Africa, 4001
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
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114 Snell Parade
Mini Town
240 m
Beach
Durban Beach Front
530 m
81 Somtseu Rd
Durban Ice Arena
420 m
11 John McIntyre Road North beach
North Beach Jamaat Khana
460 m
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