Southern Sun The Marine

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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November 2025

December 2025

Presidential Suite with Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Perched on Pollok Beach, Southern Sun The Marine offers a serene escape with an ocean-view restaurant, La Mer. Unwind on the sun-kissed terrace or by the pool as you enjoy dry cleaning/laundry services and access to a nearby health club.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Gym
Pool
Room service
Housekeeping

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Executive King Room with Sea View

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Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Loft Apartment with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Loft Room with Partial Sea View

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Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Presidential Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard King Room - Non Sea Facing

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Premium Room with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Two Bedroom with Partial Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

King Suite with Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sea view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Two Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

Refrigerator

TV

Separate bedroom

Rainfall showerhead

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

39 Marine Drive, Summerstrand, Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), Eastern Cape, 6019

What's nearby

Hobie Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
King's Beach - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Market Square - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

‪Something Good Roadhouse - ‬4 min walk
‪Angelos | Café | Shark Rock - ‬2 min drive
‪Barney's Tavern - ‬2 min drive
‪Ginger - ‬19 min walk
‪De Kelder - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Southern Sun The Marine

Upscale hotel located in Summerstrand

A terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Southern Sun The Marine. The on-site restaurant, La Mer, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.

Other perks include:

An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), meeting rooms, and concierge services
Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk

Room features

All 114 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shower/tub combinations
TVs with satellite channels
Refrigerators, free infant beds, and electric kettles

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NT$3,037 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Property amenities

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 parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

La Mer

Things to do

24-hour gym
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)

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

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1 building
7 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1955
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Refrigerator

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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 not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 150 per room (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this 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

Does Southern Sun The Marine have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Southern Sun The Marine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Southern Sun The Marine?

Self parking is free at this property.

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 Summerstrand, 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).

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Southern Sun The Marine Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

2024/11/27

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

Only had a short stay but felt like royalty

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin

2024/4/2

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

10/10 Excellent

Langton

2024/3/2

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

6/10 Okay

Emiel

2023/3/6

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

10/10 Excellent

Black Trek Travel

2022/1/3

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

4/10 Poor

Shena

2020/10/2

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2019/12/19

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

10/10 Excellent

Lulama

2019/6/27

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

10/10 Excellent

Zola

2019/5/8

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

Absolutely stunning.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Paul

2019/4/15

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2019/2/25

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

2018/12/31

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

8/10 Good

Morgan

2018/11/18

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2018/9/4

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2018/5/27

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

8/10 Good

Melusi

2018/5/4

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.

10/10 Excellent

LUIS, Santiago de Chile

2018/4/23

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

Grata estadía

Excelente ubicación, personal muy amable

4/10 Poor

Nishat

2018/1/9

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

2/10 Terrible

kim, usa

2017/12/24

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2017/12/1

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2017/2/13

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.

8/10 Good

Adriaan

2017/1/31

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.

8/10 Good

Carla

2017/1/18

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.

8/10 Good

DEBBIE

2017/1/16

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

8/10 Good

Adeline, Pretoria

2017/1/11

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.

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