The first time I stayed in Elangeni was in the early80's and was impressed with the level of detail and hospitality. I am pleased to say that in 2012 , they have lost none of that touch. My room was on he 17th floor and I woke up to the beautiful sights of the Durban beach front. Simply beautiful. The... More

What a wonderful weekend we had from the moment we got there till the time we left ,staff was absolutely fantastic,welcoming kids with their little gifts,and we even checked out late . The breakfast and dinner was enjoyed by all ,well done guys i will definetly be back . More

We spent wonderful 2 nights at this hotel. Hotel staffs are helpful and friendly. And as in other reviews, breakfast is fantastic. However, this hotel is not new. It shows in many places. Pool (facing the sea) water is murky and you can feel sediments of sand on pool floor. I guess the strong wind blows sand into this 2nd... More

One of the best hotels I have stayed in.The total ambience of the hotel is excellent.Rooms are spacious and comfortable.The entire hotel is of a high standard in regards to cleanliness and caretaking.The pool and gym are also of a high standard.Check in and check out was a breeze.The staff are always friendly and willing to assist wherever possible.The onl... More

I love this hotel and have returned a number of times when visiting Durban. This high rise gives incredible views over the city or the ocean. The best thing about this place is the breakfast which is incredible, you could eat for hours if you have the time and the appetite. Ask for an ocea view and a high floor,... More

As part of a wedding party that travelled to Durban, we were well received and the group check in was terrific. The Japanese restaurant (not run by the hotel) lacks attention to detail - service is not what it should be and customers are too often forgotten about by the waitrons, sadly this experience mirrors our last meal there. Food... More

Room was fine - with coffee and tea making facilities, good bathroom, clean, good beds, airco, everything in working order. Staff in the hotel was supportive and helpful, but the rules were somewhat overly strict - we were renting a car and had to park the car in the garage, but they could only arrange for this if we knew... More

Second time I have stayed, the Southern Sun Elangeni is a good hotel, nothing exceptional but no problems. Rooms are clean, in good order and sufficient, nice view. The hotel has a nice bar (I believe there are more) and a choice of three restaurants. Daruma - Japanese - is excellent and the Indian is not bad. Staff are polite,... More

South African Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery ( SASCRS ) held its 2011 conference at Elangeni, Southern Sun, 18 to 22nd August 2011. There were speakers from the US, Germany, Nerthelands and Japan among others! I was a speaker at the meeting too and was well received! Ophthalmologists all over South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and other parts of the... More