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Executive King Room with Sea View
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Presidential Suite with Sea View
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Get an overview of this hotel
Upscale hotel near the beach

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
24-hour business centre
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

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 upscale hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Hobie Beach and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.

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 recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

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 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. 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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 114
  • Number of floors - 7
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Airport transport (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Use of nearby fitness centre (discount)
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1955
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space size (meters) - 0
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Free parking nearby
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare/activities (surcharge)

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

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. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Satellite TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Grab bar – Near toilet

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.

La Mer - Overlooking the ocean, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

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 available for ZAR 100.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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.

No cots (infant beds) available

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

One child stays free

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

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

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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