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Southern Sun The Marine

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel near the beach

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Sundeck
Suite, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; sea views
Interior entrance
Loft Apartment with Sea View | Bathroom
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included

Check out the area

Map
39 Marine Drive, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6019
  • Popular LocationHobie Beach16 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelson Mandela Metropolitan University2 min drive
  • Popular LocationThe Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World3 min drive
  • AirportPort Elizabeth (PLZ)12 min drive

Room options

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Superior Two Bedroom with Sea View

Superior Two Bedroom with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Suite with Sea View

King Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive King Room with Sea View

Executive King Room with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Premium Room with Sea View

Standard Premium Room with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Presidential Suite with Sea View

Presidential Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard King Room - Non Sea Facing

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Room with Partial Sea View

Loft Room with Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Loft Apartment with Sea View

Loft Apartment with Sea View

Loft Apartment with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bath combination
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Southern Sun The Marine puts you in the heart of Gqeberha, steps from Piet Retief Monument and within a 20-minute stroll of Hobie Beach. Highlights at this beach hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a 24-hour gym. .The buffet restaurant, La Mer, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Meeting rooms, a 24-hour business centre, and conference space are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Pollok Beach hotel include Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

What's nearby

  • Hobie Beach - 16 min walk
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 2 min drive
  • Bayworld - 3 min drive
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 3 min drive
  • King's Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ginger The Restaurant - 19 min walk
  • Charlie's Pizza & Pasta - 5 min walk
  • Something Good Roadhouse - 4 min walk
  • Seattle Coffee Co - 20 min walk
  • Urban Roti - 2 min drive

About this property

Southern Sun The Marine

Upscale hotel near the beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness centre, a terrace, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Southern Sun The Marine. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Gqeberha hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 0 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1955
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Southern Sun The Marine offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Satellite televisions are provided. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 215 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Mer

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Turndown service

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 7 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 1955
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 100.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 215 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150 per room (return)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 100.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

National rating

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

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Southern Sun The Marine?

Southern Sun The Marine offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Southern Sun The Marine?

As of 4 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun The Marine on 5 May 2024 start from AU$151.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Southern Sun The Marine?

Yep, Southern Sun The Marine has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Southern Sun The Marine?

Yep, Southern Sun The Marine is a short 16-minute walk from Hobie Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find boat tours.

What makes Southern Sun The Marine a romantic place to stay?

Ocean-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Southern Sun The Marine.

Is Southern Sun The Marine family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities like supervised childcare and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise Southern Sun The Marine is a hit with families.

Does Southern Sun The Marine serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet brekkie is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Southern Sun The Marine?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Southern Sun The Marine?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Southern Sun The Marine?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Southern Sun The Marine?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Southern Sun The Marine Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 85 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

vibishen, Rocky Mountain House

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Muhammed Hilmi

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Emiel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

QUINTEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Shafiq

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neo

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

wynand

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Black Trek Travel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021