Southern Sun The Marine

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel near the beach

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Southern Sun The Marine

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

Overview of Southern Sun The Marine

8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Check out the area

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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Room options

Superior Two Bedroom with Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

King Suite with Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Two Bedroom Suite

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Executive King Room with Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard Premium Room with Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Presidential Suite with Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Standard King Room - Non Sea Facing

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Loft Room with Partial Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Loft Apartment with Sea View

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

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.

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
  • Barney's Tavern - 2 min drive
  • Charlie's Pizza & Pasta - 5 min walk
  • Something Good Roadhouse - 4 min walk
  • Seattle Coffee Co - 20 min walk

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 onsite buffet restaurant, La Mer, features ocean views and brunch. 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), an elevator, and free newspapers
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 coffee/tea makers

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–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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Mar 29, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun The Marine on Mar 30, 2024 start from CA $115.07, 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).

Southern Sun The Marine Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 83 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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