Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani

The place was absolutely amazing!!!the stay was great, room was great just a bit dusty but it was a pleasant stay. Will be coming back. Breakfast was also excellent

This is a luxurious hotel just by the North coast beaches of Durban. I was told its a 4 star hotel but the one next to it called Elangeni was 5 stars. Having passed through Emlangeni on my first day by mistake, I dont see why that is. I think Maharani is a more polished hotel than the former though they are both run by the same company. My check-in process was smooth enough but I missed 2 days from the 7 day booking due to airline delays. Its unfortunate the hotel did not offer me any assistance in this regard as they basically had 2 days paid for free. I also asked for a late check out which was granted but for some reason the staff were not aware of this on my last day. Besides these minor setbacks I will still rate the hotel highly for cleanliness, good food and good decor. Its proximity to the beach and promenade are also hard to beat.

During my recent visit to Durban, I had the opportunity to explore the Elangeni and the Maharani hotels. While the memorable beauty of the marble stairs at the entrance of years gone by has been replaced, both establishments had their own unique charm that left a positive impression on me. Although I had initially booked a room at the Elangeni, I was pleasantly surprised to be given a room on the 21st floor of the Maharani instead. The view of the sea from this vantage point was truly breath taking, blurring the lines between the ocean and the sky. It was a sight to behold. The room itself was more than satisfactory, especially for someone like me who has extensively travelled across the Middle East and Africa for the past decade. While it may not have been the epitome of luxury, it surpassed the realm of mediocrity and provided a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. My stay was only for a single night, but I made sure to indulge in the buffet offered by the hotel. The variety of dishes was remarkable, ranging from delicious BBQ to delectable seafood and everything in between. The boerewors and lamb chops were particularly outstanding, and the array of seafood options kept me craving for more. I was reluctant to give the mouth-watering salads a miss, but they stood no chance against all the other tempting options. Sad to say, the irresistible spread of desserts presented a guilt-inducing temptation that I couldn't resist. Should have gone for the salads instead. Regrettably, the one major drawback of an otherwise excellent culinary experience was the sight of hotel guests coming down to dine wearing the hotel robes, which I found quite displeasing. It would be greatly appreciated if the hotel management could enforce a dress code in common areas, ensuring that all guests are appropriately attired during meal times. This would contribute to a more enjoyable dining experience for all paying guests. Despite this setback, I had an overall pleasant stay at the Maharani. The breath taking view, comfortable room, and diverse buffet made my brief visit a memorable one. I would certainly consider returning in the future, hoping that the hotel takes into account the concerns of their guests regarding the dress code issue

Despite being one the older hotels, it is still a gem. The room size and quality were exceptional. We stayed in two recently renovated rooms which added to the comfort. The bathroom was spotless from floors to the loo to the sink area. The bedding was clean and comfortable. The tables and side stations were clean and even the windows and curtains looked newly cleaned. Breakfast was exceptional. Returning to this hotel after years was well worth it and definitely rivals the quality of its nearby sister hotels.

Booked a night for my family from JHB at Maharani. Extremely flabbergasted. A huge cockroach was under the covers. My daughter has a phobia. You can only imagine how distraught and traumatised she and her young children were. Despite being moved to another room, it did not take away this experience. No amount of apologies from management will make up for this horrific incident. What are the chances that any one of us will return to this establishment in the future.

Das schon in die Jahre gekommene Hotel liegt in einer angeblich nicht sehr sicheren Umgebung, die man abends (den Park zwischen Hotel und Meer) meiden sollte. Das Hotel (ein großer Betonklotz) ist ok und das Zimmer war sauber mit einer Aussicht auf den Park und das Meer. Es gibt mehrere Lokale im Hotel zum Speisen und eine Terrassenbar. Das Personal war freundlich und auch bei der Abreise hilfsbereit, als unser Flughafentransfer nicht kam.

The view from each room is great. I attended a conference and the hotel is equipped to take care of more than 300 guests at one time. Reception, room service and logistics staff are well behaved. I enjoyed staying in the hotel for a week.

There are two hotels under one roof - Southern Sun Elangeni and Maharani directly across the road from a lovely beach. I stayed in Elangeni. Good inhouse steak house wednesdays to sundays. Function space for medium sized events. Swimming pool, gymnasium.

Das Hotel ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen und kann keineswegs an einen 4 Sterne Standard heran kommen. Personal ist eher unmotiviert. Zimmer 1803 sauber aber verschlissen. Bad ist klein, wurde mal renoviert, was aber eher mäßig erfolgreich war. Die Fotos bei *********** oder website entsprechen lange nicht mehr der Realität. Die Pool Terrasse ist auch nicht mehr wirklich einladend und Essen war wirklich nicht akzeptabel für das was das Haus vorgibt zu sein. Schade, ist keine Buchung mehr für mich.