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Southern Sun The Marine

4.0 star property
Gqeberha beach hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Exterior
Presidential Suite with Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Interior entrance
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Perched on Pollok Beach, Southern Sun The Marine offers a serene escape with an ocean-view restaurant, La Mer. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or by the pool as you enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services and access to a nearby health club.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
The current price is CNY729
CNY838 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29

Room options

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Executive King Room with Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Loft Apartment with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Loft Room with Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite with Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard King Room - Non Sea Facing

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King Room - Non Sea Facing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Premium Room with Sea View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Premium Room with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Two Bedroom with Partial Sea View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Two Bedroom with Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for King Suite with Sea View

King Suite with Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Piet Retief Monument - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hobie Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • King's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Something Good Roadhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Angelos | Café | Shark Rock - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barney's Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪De Kelder - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Pizza & Pasta - ‬5 min walk

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 like scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a 24-hour fitness center. Offering ocean views, La Mer serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge and a terrace.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 114 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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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
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children

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

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free secured onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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 center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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 crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • 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.

Fee & policy details

Optional extras

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

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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 to 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, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Southern Sun The Marine?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Southern Sun The Marine?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 150 per room roundtrip.

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 onsite 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 like cycling, boat tours, and kayaking, and practice 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 center.

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 Summerstrand, a short 16-minute walk from Hobie Beach and 16 minutes' walk from Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling.

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Reviews

Southern Sun The Marine Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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 trip

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 trip

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 trip

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

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 trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely stunning.
Zola, 1-night trip

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 trip

8/10 Very good

a) Die Zimmer sind schön- aber die Fensterscheiben salzverkrustet ...schade b) Das Frühstück könnte mehr frisches Obst anbieten
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

This is very run down hotel that needs a complete renovation. The internet only works half of the time and even when working it is slow. There is a nice pool, but it only has two deck chairs and closes at 6pm. On the bright side, the staff is fantastic! Everyone is really nice and making the best of bad owners.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was excellent. Food was good. Only problem was air conditioning leaking.
Morgan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Superb service from the reservations team, special thanks to Tashne who was very patient and efficient in handling all our queries even prior to arrival. Loft suite was lovely though may not recommend it to families with toddlers more for safety reasons. Room service was slower than expected, took almost more than hour to arrive - can be improved. Carpets in room doesn’t feel fresh & clean. Needs much improvement on this one.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel review

Everything was fine. Internet was a bit problematic disconnecting frequently. Otherwise all good
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was an amazing experience indeed. Reception staff were friendly and efficient. The only snag was that my confirmation number could not be found though I made payment on 05 April 2018. I had to make another payment for the same period. I was charged twice and still waiting for a refund.

10/10 Exceptional

Grata estadía

Excelente ubicación, personal muy amable

4/10 Fair

My booking was cancelled when I reached your hotel. Upon confirmation I was told it was not paid to although I showed the receptionist proof of bank notification. He said if it does not show that I paid I will have to pay again. The room was not made up example the dustbin was dirty the cups were dirty th bed was not made up. It could have been a mistake on my side but breakfast was not booked. However I paid for breakfast but nothing halal was available. I was told that you don’t accomodate for halal.
Nishat, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Inconsiderate

We had an issue getting to the hotel, due to mud slides in the area where we were traveling, and the hotel refuse to allow us to cancel or refund us. This is so insensitive and inconsiderate! Only in Marriott! This was my first time staying at a Marriott property. I should’ve never thought that Marriott would live up to Hilton standards!! I am a Hilton Diamond VIP member and I will remain, as such!
kim, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amazing room (loft with mezzanine, sea view), but facilities advertised not on par compared to the price you pay: gym, pool etc.
3-night trip

6/10 Good

I think the rooms are very basic . Our first room had a nasty smell and the carpets were quite dirty, the bed was not good. We were given another room which was better , but not amazing. . We went to check out the breakfast buffet, which was terrible. The pastries looked unappetizing as did the fruit . The staff were helpful. Overall a disappointing hotel . I think lots can be done to improve the standards.

8/10 Very good

PE is a very nice Holiday destination.

PE is a very nice place to take a break and to relax. The hotel in general was nice and clean. The staff at the front desk can be trained to at least acknowledge the visitors instead of them all just starring at their computers. The only real friendly people were Charrol- Anne(front desk - very helpful and professional), Kaya (Lounge bar - very polite and friendly) and the cleaners we saw in the passages. I also feel that room rates was slightly overprised especially at that time of the year when the schools has started and there wasn't a lot of guests. I also feel that the rooms can have much better quality coffee. The Ciro coffee presented was not very tasty and the milk also not enough - especially if you look at the room rate. In general we had a blast and enjoyed PE to the full. Thank you.

8/10 Very good

Wi-Fi Limitado

O hotel é bom, mas a internet oferecida deixa muito a desejar. O Wi-Fi que está incluso na diária é limitado a 500mb e 2 registros. Ou seja, se está viajando com seu marido e tem além do celular um outro dispositivo (computador, iPad, etc), esqueça. Só poderá utilizar um deles. E além de ser apenas um deles, o pacote de dados oferecido é muito pouco também. Além disso, tive um outro problema logo que cheguei. Nos encaminharam para um quarto, como se ele estivesse pronto e ao chegar os travesseiros estavam no chão e a cama desarrumada. Muito desagradável.

8/10 Very good

We stayed here as an overnight stop off after our flight from London ideal hotel for this. Very good restaurant next door as well

8/10 Very good

Nice views of the beach

We had a wonderful time, all our needs were catered for, my family will want to use the hotel in future.