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Southern Sun The Marine

4.0 star property
Beach location and outdoor pool

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
39 Marine Drive, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6019
  • Hobie Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Two Bedroom with Partial Sea View

Superior Two Bedroom with Partial Sea View

Highlights

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

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Two Bedroom Suite

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

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

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Executive King Room with Sea View

Executive King Room with Sea View

Highlights

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

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

Standard Premium Room with Sea View

Highlights

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

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

Loft Room with Partial Sea View

Highlights

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

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

Loft Apartment with Sea View

Highlights

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

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, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .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. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers. Meeting rooms, a 24-hour business centre, and conference space are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Summerstrand hotel include Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Port Elizabeth City Hall - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 12 min drive

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

Beach location and outdoor pool
Southern Sun The Marine offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. The business-friendly Southern Sun The Marine also features a terrace, concierge services, and laundry facilities. 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
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • 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. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Mer

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1955
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Southern Sun The Marine

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 not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150 per room (return)

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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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.

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.

Does Southern Sun The Marine have a pool?

Southern Sun The Marine has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

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 such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Southern Sun The Marine is a hit with families.

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, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Southern Sun The Marine Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 88 reviews

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 Excellent

Elmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only had a short stay but felt like royalty
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chante

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Langton, Harare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Teboho at the front desk was incredible with checking me in. I even got a complimentary room upgrade, THANK YOU!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Shena

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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?
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lulama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Feel at home

My stay was superb, I always enjoy staying in this hotel, the staff is amazing, literally everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mpumzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safe and beautiful area

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely stunning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019