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Southern Sun The Marine

4.0 star property
Beach hotel in Gqeberha with outdoor pool, restaurant

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Exterior
Beach nearby
Interior entrance
Loft Apartment with Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Presidential Suite with Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Room service
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
The price is £80
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025

Room options

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Superior Two Bedroom with Partial Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Two Bedroom with Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Suite with Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

King Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive King Room with Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive King Room with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Premium Room with Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Premium Room with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Presidential Suite with Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Presidential Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard King Room - Non Sea Facing

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Room with Partial Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Loft Room with Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Loft Apartment with Sea View

Loft Apartment with Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Loft Apartment with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
39 Marine Drive, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6019

What's nearby

  • Hobie Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • King's Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 12 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Something Good Roadhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ginger The Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Co - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Urban Roti - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Southern Sun The Marine

Southern Sun The Marine is a great choice for your beach stay in Gqeberha, putting you near activities such as scuba-diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a 24-hour fitness centre. Offering ocean views, La Mer serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 114 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1955
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

La Mer – Overlooking the ocean, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 150 per room (return)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Marine Protea Hotel
Protea Hotel Marine Port Elizabeth
Protea Marine
Protea Marine Port Elizabeth
Protea Hotel Marine Port Elizabeth/Summerstrand
Protea Hotel Port Elizabeth
Southern Sun The Marine Hotel
Southern Sun The Marine Gqeberha
Southern Sun The Marine Hotel Gqeberha
Protea Hotel by Marriott Port Elizabeth Marine

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Sun The Marine offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Southern Sun The Marine does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Southern Sun The Marine?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Southern Sun The Marine?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun The Marine?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Southern Sun The Marine?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 150 per room return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Sun The Marine?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Southern Sun The Marine?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World (3-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Southern Sun The Marine and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, boat tours and kayaking, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Southern Sun The Marine?
Yes, La Mer offers ocean views.
What's the area around Southern Sun The Marine like?
Southern Sun The Marine is in Pollok Beach, a short 16-minute walk from Hobie Beach and 16 minutes' walk from Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling.

Southern Sun The Marine Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Only had a short stay but felt like royalty
Elmarie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stefan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chante, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Sea views were mostly hidden behind the salt spray on the windows and even then it was just a glimpse if you stand right at the window. Room was spacious but noise from showers and taps did carry through to the bedrooms.
Kevin, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Teboho at the front desk was incredible with checking me in. I even got a complimentary room upgrade, THANK YOU!
Langton, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

vibishen, 6-night family trip
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4/10 Fair

Muhammed Hilmi, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The location and the room where nice, the checkin process however was strange. We arrived at 13.00 about an hour before before official checkin and we were told we had to wait until 14.00 which is fine. We got asked to wait in the lobby and returned at 14.00 when we were told the room wasn't ready. They had no explanation or seemed apologetic and just sent us to the lobby again to wait. After another hour around 15.00 the room was ready and we got given the key. Next thing was that the breakfast organization was very clumy for a buffet. Constantly having to keep asking for restock of bread/milk/fruit and things like that.
Emiel, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

QUINTEN, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Shafiq, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Neo, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

wynand, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

value for money
it was a great hotel. right by the beach. The rooms are spacious and clean. The staff is great and friendly. We enjoyed our stay.
Black Trek Travel, 6-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Arnold, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Arnold, 1-night business trip
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4/10 Fair

Was very disappointed, the hotel standard is 1star. The lady who came to check the room in the evening, proposed my friend who was in
Shena, 1-night trip with friends
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6/10 Good

The rooms are great with lovely views towards the sea. We would stay here again but would eat out. The buffet needs to be avoided! Despite being there an hour after the buffet opened the food was either cold or had run out When I said to the chef that the veggies were cold he took one out by hand, felt it and then returned it to the tray! If that’s what is done in public what happens in the kitchen?
1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Albert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Feel at home
My stay was superb, I always enjoy staying in this hotel, the staff is amazing, literally everyone!
Lulama, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Safe and beautiful area
Mpumzi, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely stunning.
Zola, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Good hotel
Check in was a bit slow but other than that I cannot fault it. Very pleasant staff, nice breakfast, good location, good rooms.
Paul, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Michael, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

2-night trip
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