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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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views
Interior entrance
Combined shower/tub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • GymGymGym

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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

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ExperimentalCarousel

10/10 Excellent

Teboho at the front desk was incredible with checking me in. I even got a complimentary room upgrade, THANK YOU!
Langton
Mar 2, 2024
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Room options

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Superior Two Bedroom with Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Two Bedroom with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Suite with Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

King Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Executive King Room with Sea View

Executive King Room with Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King Room with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Premium Room with Sea View

Standard Premium Room with Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Premium Room with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite with Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard King Room - Non Sea Facing

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

Standard King Room - Non Sea Facing

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Room with Partial Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Loft Room with Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft Apartment with Sea View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Loft Apartment with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

Southern Sun The Marine is located in Pollok Beach, a neighborhood in Gqeberha, and is in the suburbs and near the beach. Bayworld and Museum of Bay World are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Port Elizabeth Golf Club. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. George's Cricket Ground or Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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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 located in Pollok Beach
A terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Southern Sun The Marine. The on-site restaurant, La Mer, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and access to a nearby health club
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge), free newspapers, and concierge services
Room features
All 114 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, childcare services, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 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 (surcharge)
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 100.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Southern Sun The Marine pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Jun 7, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun The Marine on Jun 8, 2024 start from $84.73, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Southern Sun The Marine?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Southern Sun The Marine?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Southern Sun The Marine?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Southern Sun The Marine provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 150 per room applies.

Where is Southern Sun The Marine located?

Located in Pollok Beach, this beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Piet Retief Monument, Hobie Beach, and Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 86 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

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

4/10 Poor

Shena

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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 traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was excellent. Food was good. Only problem was air conditioning leaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018