Southern Sun the Marine
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Southern Sun the Marine
No.5 of 4-star Select Hotels in Eastern Cape
Marine Dr, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 6001, South Africa
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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.Show More
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Airport drop-off availableProperty Description
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.
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4/5
Very GoodCleanliness4.0
Amenities4.0
Location4.0
Service4.0
All 17 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: Port Elizabeth International Airport
(8.4 km)
Train: Bibo Railway Station
(6.4 km)
Train: Port Elizabeth Railway Station
(6.4 km)
Landmarks: Piet Retief Memorial
(320m)
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Guest Reviews
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Guest Reviews
4/5
Very Good
17 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4
- Amenities4
- Location4
- Service4
Average for similar properties in Port Elizabeth
AI Summary
The property boasts comfortable rooms with ocean views, quality breakfast, and prime beachfront location near attractions. However, some guests found the bathrooms lacking in amenities.
Guest User
January 18, 2025
After a horrible night in JBayholidays owned and managed by an unprofessional owner, we left after one night as the place was smelly and a weird set up! We drove onto Southern Sun the Marine, where we were met with very professional friendly staff and a wonderful clean room and clean linen was provided. The entire experience was fantastic especially after a very bad night before. Highly recommend the hotel. All the people that work in the hotel are exceptional and make it a marvellous place to stay, Thank you for making our trip great!
Guest User
January 3, 2025
Disaster from start to end. With the exception of Phumena who was extremely professional, helpful and friendly, the whole staff and management on duty was a disaster. They advertised a swimming pool which in fact is a bathtub on the roof, the rooms supposedly available on their websites were in fact not available, the ventilation in the bathroom was so noisy that we had a technician visiting four times till he gave up without fixing anything as it wasn't fixable. The AC was a joke, impossible to use as it was as standing next to an air jet taking off in terms of noise. A big thanks to Phumena who tried to fix some of the calamities of her colleagues and helped us finding a great city tour!
Guest User
July 22, 2024
Tried the Sunday Lunch buffet. Average spread. I expected alot more from such a high rated hotel. Not much for pescatarians. The seafood pasta dish lacked flavour. Salads and desserts were quite a disappointment. Drink service was slow even though there were a few diners.
Guest User
December 17, 2023
Accomodation and rooms decent and comfortable. Lobby captured Christmas spirit with a nice Xmas tree but all the goodness was killed by the restaurant experience. 19:30 tried call room service and ended up going in person because noone picked up. Placed the order and waited. 22:00 Went to enquire why the food order never came. By now , everyone is at dining area , shouting to get food manager to account. She is hiding in the kitchen. 23:00 its too late to get alternative delivery options. We drink fridge water and sleep. Next day : 06:00 Am not risking my family to venture included breakfast in this horrible place. We gonna go out and look for a Wimpy. If you travel with diabetics and younger children do no book here.
Guest User
November 10, 2023
One night stay, group tour (17 pax). No issues at all, warm welcome with a drink, easy checking, nice room with good mattresses and good bathroom with good water pressure in the shower. Diner was great, life cooking was very tasty, free glass of (red) wine offered by the management was a nice touch. Can highly recommend this hotel.
Guest User
October 3, 2023
Property is ideally located. Enjoyed the spacious and modern rooms as well as the buffet breakfast. The buffet dinner did not have much variety and there is certainly room for improvement there. Staff were most friendly and helpful. Would recommend for anyone looking for a peaceful stay in Gqeberha.
Guest User
September 11, 2023
Excellent service received from all staff Front office - Warm friendly and courteous The porter always had a smile on his face and made sure we were welcomed with an arrival drink. Ms. Zingisa Receptionist - brilliant extremely warm and courteous! Housekeeping - Outstanding out room attendant unfortunately didn't get her name she was amazing, she refreshed our towels and amenities without us asking and even added extra water bottles. Food & Beverage - Brilliant the Head Chef (Mr. KB) went out of his way to ensure that we catered for (halaal) Everyday we were greeted by him and asked us what do we need, added some more flavor to our food, and updated us on where to go and what to see in the city. Not often you get this personal touch! General Manager- Ms. Cassandra she went out of her way to ensure that not only us but all guests staying at the hotel were greeted personally and made sure that our stay at the hotel was pleasant and memorable. Thank you Ms. Cassandra you were remarkable. Overall experience 10/10 Excellent location, cleanliness 10/10 big comfortable rooms and great wifi.
Guest User
August 27, 2023
The hotel is decent enough, beautiful see views and friendly staff. I was however utterly disappointed by the Restuarant for the both night I stay. First night I ordered room service dinner, I waited for more than two hours. I called the reception and Restuarant several times only to learn that my order was simply not prepared. Second night I ordered food, the food was delivered cold, quality of the preparation was substandard ☹️☹️ on both mains and desert. If this can be looked at, the hotel has a potential of really being the best due to location.
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: After 14:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish
StyleBuffet, Boxed/packaged food
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
Property Description
- Opened: 1955
- Renovated: 2011
- Number of Rooms: 112
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.
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.
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.
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.