Description
WELCOME TO DURBAN’S LANDMARK HOTEL
An iconic hotel in Durban, Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani invites guests to experience a modern full-service stay on Durban’s sun-kissed beachfront. Sweeping Indian Ocean views along the 7km promenade have set the scene for memorable holidays and exceptional events for nearly five decades, creating an unforgettable stay in a contemporary classic setting.
Catering
Dining at the hotel includes a variety of restaurants and bars such as The Grill Jichana, offering premium flame-grilled cuisine, Vigour & Verve for wholesome modern dining, and Lingela Restaurant, renowned for its buffet offerings. Additional options include the Panorama Bar and Pool Deck for cocktails and light meals with ocean views, as well as Tall Ships, a classic Durban bar experience.
Accommodation
The hotel offers 734 rooms and suites, providing an extensive range of accommodation options with stunning views and modern comfort. Each room is thoughtfully designed to deliver a relaxing and well-appointed space for both business and leisure travellers.
Spaces
Capacities
|
Room Name |
School Room |
Cinema/ Theatre |
Banquet |
Cocktail |
Boardroom |
|
Great Ilanga |
400 |
500 |
350 |
500 |
– |
|
Small Ilanga (D) |
60 |
100 |
80 |
150 |
– |
|
South Ilanga |
15 |
30 |
40 |
50 |
– |
|
East Ilanga |
30 |
50 |
40 |
40 |
– |
|
North Ilanga |
30 |
50 |
40 |
40 |
– |
|
Suite 1–5 (D) |
– |
– |
400 |
500 |
– |
|
Suite 1 |
50 |
60 |
40 |
50 |
– |
|
Suite 2 |
40 |
50 |
40 |
50 |
– |
|
Suite 3 |
50 |
60 |
40 |
50 |
– |
|
Suite 4 |
50 |
50 |
40 |
50 |
– |
|
Suite 5 |
80 |
100 |
80 |
100 |
– |
|
Umgeni + Congella (D) |
60 |
80 |
60 |
100 |
– |
|
Congella |
50 |
60 |
40 |
80 |
– |
|
Umgeni |
20 |
30 |
20 |
30 |
– |
|
Tugela |
150 |
200 |
150 |
200 |
– |
|
Sky |
– |
– |
120 |
150 |
– |
|
Boardroom |
– |
– |
– |
– |
10 |






