Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
Hotel in Durban

 By night or by day, free high speed, eleven restaurants and bars, 15 conference venues, three sparkling swimming pools (1 heated), two fully equipped gyms, two breakfast venues, with a total of 734 stylish rooms, experience the vibrant culture and colour of Durban’s premier hotel destination.Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani is the ultimate place to stay in Durban, whether at work or play, quality connectivity WiFi – (500MB per room per day) and the Camelot Spa (opening soon) with amazing facilities to help guests relax and rejuvenate in the comfort of these fantastic surroundings. Undoubtedly the brightest star on the Golden Mile, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani (previously known as Southern Sun Elangeni & Southern Sun North Beach) is just meters from the best beaches, the 4km boardwalk and Durban’s major attractions.

When looking for a local event, meeting or conference venue, make us your first choice. Sleep in comfort, dine with variety and meet with style. Uniquely able to accommodate and facilitate business and special events in a vibrant beach location. Experience personalised service from one of South Africa’s largest and most-revered hotels. We have built our reputation by setting the standard for service and personal attention and we know you expect nothing less. This heated pool offers spectacular panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Panorama bar is the perfect place to meet on the Golden Mile and serves light meals throughout the day. The hotel is ideally located in the heart of Durban meters away from the best beaches and in close proximity to the CBD, ICC, uShaka Marine World, Moses Mabhida stadium and Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World. For pure indulgence, this upmarket and exclusive African spa is designed to relax and rejuvenate your body, calm your spirit and sooth your soul. The spa has 5 treatment rooms, a double treatment room with a hydro therapy bath as well as a Himalayan salt room. The perfect escape from a stressful, demanding lifestyle, therapeutic massage treatments are offered in the spa area and can also be arranged in the privacy of guests’ hotel rooms. The Maharani Hair Stylists and the Aqua Escape Healing Beauty Salon offers a full range of grooming and beauty treatments. Lingela offers a variety of dishes to suit every palate, including live-action cooking of delectable meat cuts, seafood, stir-fry, a range of roasts from the carvery, Durban curries and casseroles. A range of starters, salads and side dishes, casseroles, Durban curries, tandoori oven specialities and a carvery with all the trimmings are included in the buffet selection. The Grill Jichana offers a sizzling menu with items ranging from prime beef cuts and Karoo lamb to free-range chicken, fish and vegetable dishes. For business or pleasure, enjoy great food, a comprehensive wine list and excellent services. Vigour & Verve is a hip coffee bar that serves wholesome meals in a modern, organic and trendy environment. Enjoy a variety of burgers, fresh, pizza, a range of signature sarmies, pasta, grills, and a choice of decadent cakes, desserts and pastries and ice creams. This nautical themed cocktail bar serves craft beers, wines, cocktails and premier whiskey brands, it’s the perfect place to meet for a meeting or cocktail. Dishes are expertly prepared by experienced Sushi chefs and meticulous attention to detail ensures these delicious dishes are also beautifully presented. Enjoy light meals throughout the day, delicious home made ice-creams and granites or finish off the day with sundowner cocktails and mezes. The rooms come in a variety of formats from Standard Rooms to Executive Rooms there is something for everyone. For guests requiring extra space, a number of suites, Penthouses with private patios and four very luxurious Presidential Suites, are also on offer. For ease and convenience all services are included in a single invoice. Sky is a spectacular venue on top of the Maharani Tower, with incredible sea and city views, Sky is the best venue on Durban’s Golden Mile to entertain your guests and watch the sun go down. A team of professional banqueting staff are available to assist you to organise the perfect function with specialised menus and detailed planning.