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The Benjamin vs Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
Both Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani and The Benjamin are endorsed by experts. Overall, The Benjamin ranks marginally better than Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani. The Benjamin comes in at 76 with endorsements from 2 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
The Benjamin
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
141 Florida Road, Morningside, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $42 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Pool
Lonely Planet
"This upmarket boutique hotel is filled with smart rooms of the ‘heavy drapes and floral furnishing’ variety (although the jute carpet is showing some wear), around a pretty paved and green courtyard."
Full review
Fodor's
"In one of Durban's transformed historic buildings, this small hotel offers excellent value. Its location is ideal—perched on trendy Florida Road."
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Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
63 O.R.Tambo Parade, Durban Beachfront, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $115 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
DK Eyewitness
"The fashionable Elangeni is situated on the beach, within walking distance of shops and restaurants, and close to attractions such as Durban’s Snake Park, Seaworld and flea market."
Fodor's
"A top beachfront hotel along the Golden Mile, this 21-storey high-rise overlooks North Beach and is a two-minute drive from the city center."
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Though most rooms have views of the ocean, request a room on an upper floor to take advantage of a full sea view.
