Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

Property Type Hotel

Star Grading ★★★★

Malaria Status Malaria-free

Rooms / Units 504 units

Families Welcome

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The stay

Durban beachfront at scale

Elangeni & Maharani is one of Durban's largest and most versatile hotel products, with room categories designed for couples, families, executives and large groups.

For groups and busy Durban itineraries

Choose it when room volume, conference infrastructure and a central Golden Mile address are more important than boutique scale.

Rooms & Suites

Standard Room

Max 2 adults

Standard Premium Room

Max 2 adults · 2 children

Superior Room

Max 2 adults

Superior Premium Room

Max 2 adults · 2 children

Executive Room

Max 2 adults

Junior / Luxury Suite

Max 2 adults

Presidential Suite

Max 2 adults

Family Room

Max 2 adults · 2 children

Good to know

Families

Multiple Premium and Family room types sleep two adults and two children, with adjoining rooms available.

Power & connectivity

Mains powered
In-room power available

Free uncapped Wi-Fi and full modern hotel amenities are provided.

Getting there

Nearest airport: King Shaka International Airport

The hotel complex is on Snell Parade on Durban's Golden Mile.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-friendly rooms can be arranged through the hotel.

Add the road leg

Private transfers, arranged with the stay.

Spurwing can coordinate private road transfers from Durban, King Shaka International Airport or another KwaZulu-Natal stop where the routing is practical, or build the road leg into a wider South African itinerary.

Tell us where you are coming from and where you are going next. We confirm the practical route, vehicle and timing before anything is booked.

Arrange a Transfer Durban & Umhlanga

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elangeni & Maharani on Durban's beachfront?

Yes. The hotel complex is on the Golden Mile.

Does it have family rooms?

Yes. Several room categories accommodate two adults and two children.

Is it suitable for groups?

Yes. Its large inventory and conference facilities make it one of Durban's strongest group hotels.