Title: Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani (Hotel) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=21739&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Beachfront relaxation awaits with poolside cocktails and rejuvenating spa treatments at this upscale Durban hotel with multiple swimming options ## Photo gallery for Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani ![Meeting facility - Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/f4fa6e78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 outdoor pools - Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/b558a104.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, Thai massages - Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/8c804db1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/d59b192e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby - Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani (Durban)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/a939ceb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani on Durban Beachfront offers three outdoor pools, including a kids' pool, and a poolside bar. Enjoy meals at four international restaurants or book a hot stone massage at the spa. In-room WiFi keeps guests connected. ## Reviews 8.2 Very good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=21739&PinnedHotelID=21739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=21739&PinnedHotelID=21739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=21739&PinnedHotelID=21739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=21739&PinnedHotelID=21739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=21739&PinnedHotelID=21739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=21739&PinnedHotelID=21739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=21739&PinnedHotelID=21739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=21739&PinnedHotelID=21739&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 13 of 13 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/3ab6bf80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Designer toiletries Hair dryer Electric kettle - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed - Sea view ### View all photos for Superior Room ![Superior Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/8f605cdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Designer toiletries Hair dryer Electric kettle - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed - Sea view ### View all photos for Executive Premium ![Executive Premium](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/995a1c3e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Premium ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Bathrobes Rainfall showerhead Hair dryer Designer toiletries - 2153 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds - Sea view ### View all photos for Suite ![Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/63f36529.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Suite ### Highlights Separate sitting area Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead Bathrobes Designer toiletries - 2153 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed - Sea view ### View all photos for Standard Twin Room ![Standard Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/bdbb1d78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room 7.4 Good 3 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Designer toiletries Hair dryer Electric kettle - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds - Partial sea view ### View all photos for Superior Twin Room ![Superior Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/349ba78c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Designer toiletries Hair dryer Electric kettle - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds - Sea view ### View all photos for Executive Room ![Executive Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/1350df57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Designer toiletries Hair dryer Electric kettle - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed - Sea view ### Superior Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Designer toiletries Hair dryer Electric kettle - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed - Sea view ### Superior Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Designer toiletries Hair dryer Electric kettle - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### Executive Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Designer toiletries Hair dryer Electric kettle - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### Studio ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Designer toiletries Hair dryer Electric kettle - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Penthouse ![Penthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/cf00850c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Penthouse ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Designer toiletries Hair dryer - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Apartment ![Apartment](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21800/21739/eb3d4150.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Separate bedroom Blackout drapes/curtains Rainfall showerhead Private bathroom Designer toiletries Hair dryer - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Durban travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Durban.dx1073) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-29.84637%2C31.03455&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YQ0jBbfLJ1ph0FMXxjyxQ092ucE=) 63 Snell Parade, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, 4000 ### What's nearby - ![Beautiful Durban as the sun set from Moyo bar on the end of the pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1073/7275823e-d924-4d6b-8f72-75152a0125bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Golden Mile 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - ![Clean ocean wave surging crashing towards shallow sandbars at surf city beaches of Durban](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000665189/a55f8376-27ee-46a2-9e4d-e8e72239ee9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Durban Beach 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Mini Town 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Blue Lagoon 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World 13 min walk \- 1.1 km ### Getting around - King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - Joe Cool's 8 min walk - Island Style 9 min walk - Café Jiran 7 min walk - Hollywoodbets Bunny Bar at Kingsmead 14 min walk - Circus Circus 7 min walk ## About this property ### Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Upscale hotel near uShaka Marine World Take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a facial, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the 4 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and international cuisine. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and 3 bars, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool - Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance - A front-desk safe, beach towels, and a 24-hour front desk - A gift shop, concierge services, and luggage storage Room features All 734 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries - 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels - Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37650000/37644700/37644692/183f7943.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Come feel the warmth and sunshine of Durban in our Modern beach Apartments Durban Point - Parking available CA $2,767 CA $3,160 total includes taxes & fees Jan 22 - Jan 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=37644692&PinnedHotelID=37644692&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Superior Chalet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10600/10554/0f4e1011.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Gooderson Tropicana Hotel Durban Beachfront - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Breakfast available 7.2 Good 156 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-04&endDate=2026-02-05&selected=10554&PinnedHotelID=10554&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107748000/107747994/388ec038.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront Bliss in Amanzimtoti aManzimtoti - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Self parking on site (ZAR 50 per day) - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - 3 bars/lounges - 4 restaurants - A coffee shop/cafe - A poolside bar - Snack bar/deli ### Restaurants on site - Grill Jichana - Lingela Restaurant - Ocean Breeze - Panorama Bar & Pool Deck ### Things to do - 3 outdoor pools - Children's pool - Full-service spa ### Family friendly - 3 outdoor pools - Children's pool - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - 10 meeting rooms - Business center - Conference center ### Outdoors - Beach towels - On the waterfront - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Deep-tissue massages - Facials - Hot stone massages - Manicures/pedicures - Spa open daily - Thai massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Handrails in stairways - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible business center - Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk - Wheelchair-accessible lounge - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator - Wheelchair-accessible public washroom - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Wheelchair-accessible spa ### More - Banquet hall - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - 24-hour room service - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Minibar - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 595 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3) - Self parking fee: ZAR 50 per day - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector ### We should mention Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM ### National rating Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization. ### Property is also known as Elangeni Elangeni Southern Sun Elangeni Sun Southern Sun Elangeni Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel Sun Elangeni Sun Elangeni Hotel Elangeni Hotel Durban Southern Sun Elangeni Durban Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel Durban Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani Hotel Durban Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani Hotel Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani Durban Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani Southern Sun Elangeni Maharani Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Durban Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Hotel Durban ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani have a pool? ### Is Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani? ### What time is check-out at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani? ### Does Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 89 8 - Good 70 6 - Okay 30 4 - Poor 15 2 - Terrible 7 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isam Jul 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The location is great The staff were friendly Amenities were not so much but ok Breakfast was great ##### Isam Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zanele Nov 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Everything was excellent ![What a magnificent view](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1BA5446C8B5E4CFE072E9DE9F8D5BD43294014D51669703723731.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/8236A852FC7E325CA29D324BDEA25FD152CBA2C11669703723715.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Zanele Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Nolusindiso Sep 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The service was very good but on the last day I had to go at Maharani for the breakfast because at Elangeni it was already full for me its not fair because the breakfast at Maharani is not appertising and the Elangeni breakfast was very nice. ##### Nolusindiso Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Mrs M Sep 3, 2022 Cleanliness, especially of bathrooms could be improved. The hotel was a bit overwhelmed with the large numbers of guests due to the Comrades Marathon so breakfasts were chaotic. Service was also impacted by this ##### Mrs M Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Alasdair Aug 25, 2022 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities The property used to be a flagship , but there is a dramatic decline in the immediate area and this is reflected in the hotel as well. For a premium brand such as Southern Sun International , it was very disappointing. The roo was clean , but the inofrfmation folder and in house dinning was not there. Until it was reqiested from receptoion. And then it was a flimsy printed paper, as if on a cost cutting excesise. My suggestion would be to go north and stay in the next city north of here and enjoy the environment as well as the hotels, far safer and the view is still the same of the ocean and beaches. With dinning around that is available by car or within walking distance, with out fear of being accosted/mugged/or car jacked. The picture indicated , shows an impressive hotel, but the façade and the building its self is no way representative of what is shown on the main page picture. ##### Alasdair Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Glisson Jun 23, 2022 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Had a nasty experience where a staff member embarrassed me to the point that i packed my bags and asked for a refund. The hotel manager stepped in quickly and apologised, upgraded my room with goodies and daily checked up on me. Damage was done but its how places respond when they mess up that counts for me. Even though it started off terrible it ended off quite nice. I will actually go back to the hotel again. beautiful views of the shoreline. ##### Glisson Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecilie Mar 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Spectacular! A great hotel with a fabulous view and good food! ##### Cecilie Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### John Mar 10, 2022 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Convinient and good stay Great experience, air-conditioning in my room was exceptionally noisy, like broken and they simply just upgraded me and moved me to a different room. Friendly and nice staff. Location was good. ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Taiwo Feb 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities Property is dated. A/C was almost non existence. Made the stay horrible on hot summers day ##### Taiwo Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Haroon Jan 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 2021 Holiday Myself and my family enjoyed the stay and the wonderful breakfast. ##### Haroon Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Angela Jan 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Very functional hotel with great views and lovely staff. The room was a bit old and our air con didnt work at first although they did fix that after a couple of requests. ##### Angela Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle Dec 23, 2021 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort Room was great. The bathroom definitely needs an update. ##### Michelle Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Velaphi Dec 19, 2021 Liked: Staff & service The carpet seem too old, it is stuffy stinking. Staff attitude was very good though. ##### Velaphi Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Aaliyah Oct 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great Service from Smash The receptionist at Elangeni was helpful however when I wanted to pay she said i should pay at Maharani as i requested a room there. I had to follow another queue at Maharani just to make payment. Smash was exceptionally helpful to speed up my process as needed to get ready for a wedding. She ensured an iron was also sent up immediately for me. Thanks Smash great customer service ##### Aaliyah Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Noxolo Aug 11, 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### I was really dissatisfied The hotel needs renovations I mean major renovations I actually hated every minute spent there the lighting was really awful side lights are soooo ugly...the bathroom was really awful and uncomfortable never mind the wardrobe ...Jesus Christ I will never refer anyone to Southern Sun hotel the carpets are really dirty..... ##### Noxolo Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gerald May 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Overated This hotel is old, desperately needs maintenance. Windows that don’t seal and the soothing sound of the wind whistling while you’re trying to sleep. ##### Gerald Stayed 2 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin Apr 26, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Amazing stay but parking a big issue ##### Kevin Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Felicia Nov 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Welcoming,amazingly neat and peaceful to relax in. I had a wonderful stay. It was peacefully as i wished. Everything i expected and more. The front desk was even more welcoming. Unfortunately i needed to have an experience of their restaurant but it was too full to accommodate me. ##### Felicia Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### moaaz Sep 25, 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Terrible stay Stay was terrible. The hotel needs a revamp. Leaking toilets. Smells like crap. Way over prices for what you getting. Only good thing was the breakfast ##### moaaz Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachael Apr 23, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Excellent food, location, staff !!! If your staying in Durban for any reason, this place is lovely. It’s right in the beach, has a private car park and a great steak house. The concierge Garika is amazing. If she lived in England I’d happily give her a job. Fantastic member of staff. ##### Rachael Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Mar 13, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service too many room for cleaning riom on time is not execute generally is acceptable of maintenance but hotel too much aged ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Bitha Mar 7, 2020 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Freindly staff. Great location and seaview was amazing ##### Bitha Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jashika Mar 2, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Weekend escape What an amazing stay at the Maharani Tower. Service on point. Staff incredibly attentive. Gastronomic affair. Just what we needed as a family to unwind for a weekend. #sho'tleft ##### Jashika Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Value for money, room was larger than normal with sea view ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John Feb 18, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Recommended Wonderful friendly staff and quiet, clean room with a view of the beach. 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