Name: Southern Sun The Marine
Address: Cnr of 5th Ave and Marine Drive, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Rating: 7.95

Guest reviews

8

Good

Based on 704 verified reviews

Facilities

7.4

Cleanliness

8.1

Rooms

7.9

Service

7.8

Location

8

Dining

7.9

Who stays here?

Business

25%

Couple

37%

Family

21%

Group

12%

Solo

3%

10

alan

Apr 14, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Well kept. Good breakfast.

10

Elmarie

Nov 27, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Only had a short stay but felt like royalty

8

Kevin

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Langton

Mar 2, 2024

·

Stayed 1 night

Teboho at the front desk was incredible with checking me in. I even got a complimentary room upgrade, THANK YOU!

6

Emiel

Mar 6, 2023

·

Stayed 1 night

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.

Cnr of 5th Ave and Marine Drive, Summerstrand, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Location

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.

Piet Retief Monument(0.1 miles)

Hobie Beach(0.8 miles)

Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling(0.9 miles)

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University(1.1 miles)

The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World(1.4 miles)

Humewood Beach(1.5 miles)

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 00:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately ZAR 195 per person.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in time is from 14:00, and check-out time is until 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge of ZAR 250 per room (one-way) and is available 24 hours.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms, ensuring comfort for guests with disabilities.

The hotel is located in the heart of Gqeberha, just steps from the Piet Retief Monument and a 2-minute drive from Lighthouses Tenpin Bowling. It is 1 mi from Hobie Beach and 1.7 km from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

Yes, the hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, which is seasonal. Operational hours may vary.

One child 12 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property does not provide extra beds or cribs, and guests should inquire directly for any specific needs.

Southern Sun The Marine

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