Southern Sun Elangeni And Maharani, DurbanSouthern Sun Elangeni And Maharani in Durban, South Africa has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 27 of 47 hotels we score in Durban. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $276 a night (cached, not a live quote).Southern Sun Elangeni and Maharani is a 21-storey convention hotel situated on the Golden Mile beachfront in Durban. Positioned near the aquarium and local amusement parks, the property offers direct access to the beach and views of the Indian Ocean. It caters to business travellers and families through its extensive meeting rooms, business centre, and multiple outdoor swimming pools, including a dedicated children's pool. Guests can choose from eleven different restaurants serving various dining styles. While the hotel provides comprehensive facilities such as a spa, gym, and sauna, some previous guests have noted issues with room cleanliness regarding carpets.What stands out

Direct beach access

Multiple dining options

Large event spaces

Outdoor swimming pools

Watch out for

Occasional cleanliness issues

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