A stay at Southern Sun The Marine places you in the heart of Gqeberha, steps from Piet Retief Monument and a 2-minute drive from Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling. .This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Hobie Beach and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
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
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 hotel with a 24-hour business center and a bar/lounge
Southern Sun The Marine offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Satellite television is provided. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 114 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite to eat at the La Mer, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
La Mer - Overlooking the ocean, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free secured self-parking on site
Limited on-site parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
1 restaurant
1 bar
Room service available
Restaurants on site
La Mer
Things to do
24-hour fitness centre
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Free cots/infant beds
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Fridge
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Lift
Front-desk safe
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Dry-cleaning service
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Business services
24-hour business centre
Conference space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Pool sunloungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille signage
Lift
Grab bar near toilet
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Free cots/infant beds
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower/bath combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Entertainment
Satellite channels
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Fridge
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Desk
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Laptop-friendly 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 or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150 per room (roundtrip)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
We should mention
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
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
Southern Sun The Marine Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
Teboho at the front desk was incredible with checking me in. I even got a complimentary room upgrade, THANK YOU!
Langton
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
vibishen, Rocky Mountain House
Travelled with family
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
vibishen
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
4/10 Poor
Muhammed Hilmi
20 Jul 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Muhammed Hilmi
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Emiel
Travelled with partner
6 Mar 2023
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.
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?
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.