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Southern Sun The Marine

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel with outdoor pool

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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Lobby
Reception
Bar (on property)
Superior Two Bedroom with Partial Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Executive King Room with Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Executive King Room with Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Loft Apartment with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Loft Room with Partial Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Loft Room with Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Presidential Suite with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard King Room - Non Sea Facing

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Premium Room with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Two Bedroom with Partial Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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King Suite with Sea View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

King Suite with Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two Bedroom Suite | City view

Two Bedroom Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Gqeberha

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Summerstrand hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Piet Retief Monument and 2 miles (3 km) of Hobie Beach. Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Piet Retief Monument - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hobie Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • King's Beach - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Something Good Roadhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Seattle Coffee Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Pizza & Pasta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Coachman Resturant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Southern Sun The Marine

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

A 24-hour business center 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
  • Meeting rooms
  • 0 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1955
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 195 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 195 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 250 per room (one-way)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 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 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

How close is Southern Sun The Marine to the airport?

Southern Sun The Marine is 3.9 mi (13-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Sun The Marine on Jun 23, 2026 start from $126, including 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.

Does Southern Sun The Marine have an airport shuttle?

Southern Sun The Marine offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of ZAR 250 per room, one-way.

How close is Southern Sun The Marine to the beach?

This hotel is 1 mi (5-min drive) from Hobie Beach and 1.7 mi (5-min drive) from King's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Southern Sun The Marine offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Southern Sun The Marine, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of ZAR 195 per person. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Southern Sun The Marine?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World (3-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Southern Sun The Marine?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Southern Sun The Marine have a pool?

Southern Sun The Marine features an outdoor pool.

Does Southern Sun The Marine have a restaurant?

Southern Sun The Marine is home to La Mer, which features ocean views and brunch.

Does Southern Sun The Marine have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Southern Sun The Marine to downtown Gqeberha?

Southern Sun The Marine is 3.2 mi away from Gqeberha.

Southern Sun The Marine Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Langton

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Emiel

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Black Trek Travel

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Shena

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zola

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
a) Die Zimmer sind schön- aber die Fensterscheiben salzverkrustet ...schade b) Das Frühstück könnte mehr frisches Obst anbieten
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb service from the reservations team, special thanks to Tashne who was very patient and efficient in handling all our queries even prior to arrival. Loft suite was lovely though may not recommend it to families with toddlers more for safety reasons. Room service was slower than expected, took almost more than hour to arrive - can be improved. Carpets in room doesn’t feel fresh & clean. Needs much improvement on this one.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Hotel review

Everything was fine. Internet was a bit problematic disconnecting frequently. Otherwise all good
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Melusi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing experience indeed. Reception staff were friendly and efficient. The only snag was that my confirmation number could not be found though I made payment on 05 April 2018. I had to make another payment for the same period. I was charged twice and still waiting for a refund.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

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

Grata estadía

Excelente ubicación, personal muy amable
Verified

4/10 Poor

Nishat

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My booking was cancelled when I reached your hotel. Upon confirmation I was told it was not paid to although I showed the receptionist proof of bank notification. He said if it does not show that I paid I will have to pay again. The room was not made up example the dustbin was dirty the cups were dirty th bed was not made up. It could have been a mistake on my side but breakfast was not booked. However I paid for breakfast but nothing halal was available. I was told that you don’t accomodate for halal.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

kim

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

Inconsiderate

We had an issue getting to the hotel, due to mud slides in the area where we were traveling, and the hotel refuse to allow us to cancel or refund us. This is so insensitive and inconsiderate! Only in Marriott! This was my first time staying at a Marriott property. I should’ve never thought that Marriott would live up to Hilton standards!! I am a Hilton Diamond VIP member and I will remain, as such!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing room (loft with mezzanine, sea view), but facilities advertised not on par compared to the price you pay: gym, pool etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I think the rooms are very basic . Our first room had a nasty smell and the carpets were quite dirty, the bed was not good. We were given another room which was better , but not amazing. . We went to check out the breakfast buffet, which was terrible. The pastries looked unappetizing as did the fruit . The staff were helpful. Overall a disappointing hotel . I think lots can be done to improve the standards.
Verified

8/10 Good

Adriaan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

PE is a very nice Holiday destination.

PE is a very nice place to take a break and to relax. The hotel in general was nice and clean. The staff at the front desk can be trained to at least acknowledge the visitors instead of them all just starring at their computers. The only real friendly people were Charrol- Anne(front desk - very helpful and professional), Kaya (Lounge bar - very polite and friendly) and the cleaners we saw in the passages. I also feel that room rates was slightly overprised especially at that time of the year when the schools has started and there wasn't a lot of guests. I also feel that the rooms can have much better quality coffee. The Ciro coffee presented was not very tasty and the milk also not enough - especially if you look at the room rate. In general we had a blast and enjoyed PE to the full. Thank you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wi-Fi Limitado

O hotel é bom, mas a internet oferecida deixa muito a desejar. O Wi-Fi que está incluso na diária é limitado a 500mb e 2 registros. Ou seja, se está viajando com seu marido e tem além do celular um outro dispositivo (computador, iPad, etc), esqueça. Só poderá utilizar um deles. E além de ser apenas um deles, o pacote de dados oferecido é muito pouco também. Além disso, tive um outro problema logo que cheguei. Nos encaminharam para um quarto, como se ele estivesse pronto e ao chegar os travesseiros estavam no chão e a cama desarrumada. Muito desagradável.
Verified

8/10 Good

DEBBIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed here as an overnight stop off after our flight from London ideal hotel for this. Very good restaurant next door as well
Verified

8/10 Good

Adeline

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

Nice views of the beach

We had a wonderful time, all our needs were catered for, my family will want to use the hotel in future.