I read some of the negative comments about the rennovations at the Elangeni/Maharani Hotel and just a few reviews earlier that the buildings actually need upgrading. It is a fact that one will never be able to satisfy everyone but the negative comments that focussed in on a very short period in the life of these hotels is very unfair.... More

Checked in on May 9th 2013. They have new restaurants opened and a great dinner buffet for about $24 USD or 210Rand. The one queen sized bed room we stayed in was nice, clean and very comfortable, but a bit small. The large oceanside window opens to offer a great view of the ocean and beach. There is free wifi... More

My wife and I stayed at the Sun Elangeni for a week. The location is nice with easy access to the beach but we were not informed that the pool would be under construction and just three floors below our window. There is minimal seating in the lobby and the front entrance is also under construction. Despite the wonderful staff,... More

The Reception desk was extremely unprofessional and unhelpful. Actually the worse i have ever experienced in all my travels. I booked 1 night at the hotel as i was attending a wedding there which i had especially flown in for. After indicating on my booking that i expected to arrive for an early check-in, the receptionist told me my room... More

This has probably got to be one of the worst hotel for seminars and congress. The management will lie and deceive you so that you will book an event with them only to spring surprises on you and dampen your event. 1) Though our event was book 2 years in advance, the mgmt did not have the decency to tell... More

I was a bit distressed on arrival to find the hotel entrance hoarded up and gondolas hanging along the front of the hotel, necessitating arrival via the back door. Reading recent reviews, it appears that it was time for some refurbishing, but it was unfortunate to have to stay there through it. I was first shown to a room with... More

The Staff at the hotel were great and the check in process was simple and quick. Elangeni is a lovely hotel but the building is getting a bit old and the rooms although very tastefully furnished are looking a bit aged. But please don't get me wrong, it is comfortable and clean and the pillows and beds are to die... More

We arrived at the hotel in the evening of the 29th MArch 2013 and the checking in was a nightmare as the lady at front desk was unwelcoming and had some issues with my wife as she did not explain things in full, particularly parking. As a frequent guest member, it was my first time that i had been so... More

Not sure about the standard in Durban because this was my first visit however I don'r really agree with all the high rating values. The position is excellent and the views on the oceans are amazing however rooms and toilette are small. The general feeling is that the whole structure needs some serious renewal. There are 2 restaurant inside the... More